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United States ‘needs new strategy,’ the right says

As seen from the New Jersey Turnpike near Kearny, N.J., smoke billows from the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York after airplanes crashed into both towers Tuesday, Sept.11, 2001. (AP Photo/Gene Boyars)
As seen from the New Jersey Turnpike near Kearny, N.J., smoke billows from the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York after airplanes crashed into both towers Tuesday, Sept.11, 2001. (AP Photo/Gene Boyars)
By Bria Felicien
Sept 11, 2018

1. Still a target, still at war — but still stronger than our foes

From The Hill: "America is resilient."

2. On anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks, terrorists readying to attack again: 9/11 commissioners

From USA TODAY: "To stop the next Sept 11. attack, the United States needs new strategy to mitigate the conditions that enable extremist groups to take root, spread and thrive."

3. It was only yesterday: Remembering Sept. 11, 2001, New York's darkest day

From New York Daily News: "This is our attempt to set down what happened on that day and in its aftermath."

ExploreWe must ‘contextualize America’s tragedies,’ the left says

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