CIA agent's body arrives home
The body of the first American known to have died in combat in Afghanistan has arrived back home.
CIA agent Johnny Spann died during an uprising by Taliban prisoners in a fortress in Mazar-e-Sharif.
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CIA agent Johnny Spann died during an uprising by Taliban prisoners in a fortress in Mazar-e-Sharif.
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