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    In New Orleans: First Katrina, Now Violent Crime

    Still devastated in the aftermath of Katrina, New Orleans is now in the throes of a violent crime wave. With Mardi Gras less than six weeks away, we hear about a spate of murders and a lack of police. Plus, Somalia becomes the lates front on the US war on terror, and President Bush tonight will acknowledge mistakes and blame Iraq for "handcuffing" US forces with "political interference."

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    By Warren Olney • Jan 10, 2007 • 1h 0m Listen

    Still devastated in the aftermath of Katrina, New Orleans is now in the throes of a violent crime wave. With Mardi Gras less than six weeks away, we hear about a spate of murders and a lack of police. Plus, Somalia becomes the lates front on the US war on terror, and President Bush tonight will acknowledge mistakes and blame Iraq for "handcuffing" US forces with "political interference."

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      Warren Olney

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