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Powell Praises 'Gallant Heroes' of United Flight 93

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 11, 2009 12:58 PM CDT

(Newser) – Colin Powell today honored the "gallant heroes" of United Flight 93 who fought back against their hijackers 8 years ago today. At a ceremony in Shanksville, Pa., where the plane went down, he likened them to the "citizen soldiers" who have fought for... Read full story »

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