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    Which Way, L.A.?

    New Tom Bradley International Terminal Opens at LAX

    The new, $1.9B Tom Bradley International Terminal opened today, designed to reflect LA and attract travelers from Asia — where they're used to the world's best airports.

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 19, 2013 • 25m Listen

    Former Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said LAX provided "the worst passenger experience of any airport in a modern city." Not any more. The new, $1.9 billion Tom Bradley International Terminal opened today, designed to reflect LA and attract travelers from Asia — where they're used to the world's best airports. Also, Walmart in Chinatown? It's smaller than a super-center. Is it big enough to threaten the traditional character of a historic neighborhood?

    On our rebroadcast of today's

    To the Point

    , a court battle over one of America's largest fortunes — and the heiress who owned many mansions but left them empty.

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