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The History and Possible Future of Urban Violence in America
America's last massive civil disturbance took place in Los Angeles in 1992, but urban decay continues in many cities. Also, the global battle against AIDS, and Turkey's voters support a party with Islamic leanings.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenAmerica's last massive civil disturbance took place in Los Angeles in 1992, but urban decay continues in many cities. What does it take to trigger a riot? Why do they often occur during wartime? What's the state of American cities today? Also, the global battle against AIDS and, on Reporter's Notebook, despite Turkey's tradition of secular government, voters support a party with Islamic leanings.
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