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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Barack Obama's First New War

    After weeks of apparent reluctance, the US joined the UN's fight to protect Libyans against their leader, Moammar Gadhafi.  President Obama promptly left for South America, and there's still dispute about the mission, its intended outcome and what the US role really is.

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

    After weeks of apparent reluctance, the US joined the UN's fight to protect Libyans against their leader, Moammar Gadhafi. President Obama promptly left for South America, and there's still dispute about the mission, its intended outcome and what the US role really is.

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    A Scandal in Housing and Cutbacks in LA's Bus Service
    1. 0:00Los Angeles Housing Authority Head Is Fired
    2. 7:37Cuts to LA's Bus Lines
    3. 25:38Barack Obama's First New WarYou’re reading this
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