Which newspaper did Gary Webb work for in 1996?
New York Times
Washington Post
San Jose Mercury News
Los Angeles Times
Answer
Gary Webb was a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist who worked for the San Jose Mercury News in 1996. He gained prominence for his series of articles titled "Dark Alliance," which exposed the CIA's involvement in the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles during the 1980s. The series led to investigations and reforms within the CIA and was widely recognized for its impact on journalism and public policy.
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