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Why Is Ray LaHood's Son Being Held in Cairo?

Sam LaHood, the son of US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, was detained Saturday by authorities in Egypt. He's not under arrest, but he's been told he can't leave the country. Noel King is a freelance reporter based in Cairo.

By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Sam LaHood, the son of US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, was detained Saturday by authorities in Egypt. He's not under arrest, but he's been told he can't leave the country. Noel King is a freelance reporter based in Cairo.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Caitlin Shamberg
KCRW
Anna Scott
Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter
Noel King
Host and editorial director, Today Explained; Former host, NPR's Morning Edition

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Why Is Ray LaHood's Son Being Held in Cairo?

Sam LaHood, the son of US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, was detained Saturday by authorities in Egypt. He's not under arrest, but he's been told he can't leave the country. Noel King is a freelance reporter based in Cairo.

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Why Is Ray LaHood's Son Being Held in Cairo?

Sam LaHood, the son of US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, was detained Saturday by authorities in Egypt. He's not under arrest, but he's been told he can't leave the country. Noel King is a freelance reporter based in Cairo.

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