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Today: September 6, 2011 Where Were You When You First Heard? The other question I asked myself for the 10th anniversary of 9/11. By Jeremy Stahl READ FULL STORY | More News and Politics Simply Evil A decade after 9/11, it remains the best description and most essential fact about al-Qaida. By Christopher Hitchens READ FULL STORY | More News and Politics The 9/11 Report A graphic adaptation by Sid Jacobson and Ernie Colón. By Sid Jacobson READ FULL STORY | More Arts Palin's Vague, Nonsensical Attacks Almost Make Her Sound Like a Candidate Applebaum: The Worst Mistake America Made After 9/11 A Lovely New Novel About Baseball, Bliss, and Nostalgia for College His and Her Bathrooms, Cleaner Recycled Air, and Other Improvements to Flying Coach Advertisement Frank Bruni: Can Cookbooks by Great Make You a Great Chef?   Briefing Longform.org's guide to death penalty: six disturbing stories about the death penalty. Dick Cheney's new book, the future of al-Qaida, and erotic capital: The week's most interesting Slate stories. News & Politics The 9/11 conspirators, 10 years later: An interactive history of the 18 men most responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks. 9/11 conspiracism: How the Iraq war contributed to its rise. Arts "Xenia" Photographers reflect on 9/11 and the images that made history.  Life Dear Prudence: How do we handle our nude neighbor? Friend or Foe: How do I handle my office frenemy? Business & Tech The true cost of 9/11: Trillions and trillions wasted on wars, a fiscal catastrophe, and a weaker America. Warren Buffett and Bank of America: Why it's impossible for regular shareholders to get the sweetheart deals that Buffett gets. Science 9/11 anniversary: Ten years later, our answer to al-Qaida won't be on Sept. 11. Paper versus the iPad: Is taking notes on a tablet computer or a notepad more environmentally responsible?

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