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Never Forgotten: The Deadliest Day in CIA History

Forty years ago, terrorists bombed the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, killing eight CIA officers who had stepped forward to serve in one of the most dangerous places in the world.

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A Naturalized Citizen CIA Officer Follows in the Footsteps of His Father

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Commuting to CIA… in a Canoe

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Mitsu Yashima: Artist, Activist, and “Voice of the People”

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Delve into the world of intelligence gathering and covert operations. Meet the women and men who have spent their careers in and out of the shadows to keep our Nation safe.

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Innovation and Tech

At CIA, we’ve pioneered bold and innovative technologies for decades. Learn how our cutting edge solutions have helped solve America’s biggest intelligence challenges.

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Take a peek inside the CIA. Discover who we are, learn a little about what we do, and explore some quirky stories that don’t quite fit anywhere else.

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A lot happens at the CIA. Browse the latest updates and information about our Agency, including press releases, speeches, recent events, our Ask Molly column, and more.

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The Langley Files - A CIA Podcast

The mission of The Langley Files: A CIA Podcast is to educate and connect with the general public, sharing insight into the Agency’s core mission, capabilities, and agility as an intelligence leader…and to share some interesting stories along the way! Each episode is approximately 15-30 minutes in length and will feature our hosts leading conversations with a range of special guests.

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