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On This Day — CIA Memorial Wall — STAR 19 & 20 : Michael M. Deuel & Michael A. Maloney (Laos – October 12, 1965)

Posted on October 12, 2026 by L

“Many could argue – and did – that Mike Deuel and the others who died in Laos died for naught, that their efforts failed to sway events. But tough the mission ultimately failed, their grit is still quietly celebrated at … Continue reading →

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Did Intel Today Trigger the Halt of the Lockerbie Trial? [UPDATE: Behind Closed Doors, Pretrial Battle Continues]

Posted on October 9, 2026 by L

“If the defense challenges the provenance and chain of custody of PT/35(b), the fragment of bomb timer circuitry that became a central element in the case against Libya, the prosecution could face a potentially devastating evidentiary problem.” Intel Today August … Continue reading →

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20 Years Ago — The Murder of Anna Politkovskaya (October 7, 2006)

Posted on October 7, 2026 by L

“She was brave, she was bold, and she was beautiful. In her fearless quest to uncover the wrongdoings of the Russian State, Anna Politkovskaya inspired awe in some and fear in countless others. Hers was a lonely voice, yet loud … Continue reading →

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50 YEARS AGO TODAY — Remembering the Bombing of Cubana Flight 455 (October 6, 1976)

Posted on October 6, 2026 by L

“Our confidential source ascertained (…) that the bombing of the Cubana Airlines DC-8 was planned, in part, in Caracas, Venezuela, at two meetings attended by Morales Navarrete, Luis Posada Carriles and Frank Castro. (…) A confidential source all but admitted that … Continue reading →

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Global James Bond Day — Dr. No Worldwide Premiere at the London Pavilion (October 5 1962) [UPDATE — 64 YEARS AGO TODAY: JAMES BOND & THE MYSTERIOUS RADIO-BEAM WEAPON ]

Posted on October 5, 2026 by L

“Dr. No is a dangerous mixture of violence, vulgarity, sadism and sex.”Vatican spokesperson (1962) October 5, 2026 — On October 5 1962, Dr. No had its worldwide premiere at the London Pavilion. Fifty years after the release of the film, Eon … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Soviet Union Launches SPUTNIK (October 4 1957) [UPDATE — How the West Lost Its Scientific Edge]

Posted on October 4, 2026 by L

“What came to be known as the Space Race between the United States and the USSR began in 1957 when the Soviets launched the first satellite, Sputnik.” President John F. Kennedy Special Message to Congress on Urgent National Needs (May … Continue reading →

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On This Day — And thus a new syndrome was born… (Havana Syndrome – October 3 2017) [UPDATE : The CIA Hoax That Shaped Intelligence Politics]

Posted on October 3, 2026 by L

“If the facts are confirmed and if the effects are indeed caused by a physical device, I find the microwave explanation far more likely than a sonic attack.” US Spies & the Havana Syndrome INTEL TODAY (October 3 2017) October … Continue reading →

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40 Years Ago — Gaddafi Target of U.S. Disinformation (October 2, 1986 — Bob Woodward) [Disinformation Goes Mainstream — and It Still Matters Today]

Posted on October 2, 2026 by L

“There is a wonderful book that you might read… And the title of it is from a quote from Winston Churchill: ‘In time of war, the truth is so precious, it must be attended by a bodyguard of lies.’” George … Continue reading →

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Intel Today — TEN YEARS. ONE MILLION VIEWERS. — AND STILL ASKING WHY

Posted on October 1, 2026 by L

“I am very curious. I like to know why things happen.”— Enrico Fermi October 1, 2026 — During the night of September 30, 2026, Intel Today passed the one-million-viewer mark. For the synchronicity-minded, the date is remarkable: exactly ten years … Continue reading →

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Twenty Years Ago — CIA Memorial Wall — Star 87: Rachel A. Dean (September 30, 2006 — Kazakhstan)

Posted on September 30, 2026 by L

“Rachel was a warm and compassionate young woman, and an officer of unbounded potential. We miss her still and will remember her always. She is our 87th star.” General Michael V. HaydenCIA DirectorMay 21 2007 September 30, 2026 — Rachel … Continue reading →

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