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U.S. Troops Face Pockets of Resistance in Baghdad

By Anne Garrels
Published April 9, 2003 at 9:00 PM PDT

U.S. forces consolidate their hold over Baghdad, but continue to engage in sporadic clashes with forces loyal to Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. At least one Marine is reported killed and almost 20 wounded after a three-hour battle to seize a presidential palace. Hear NPR's Anne Garrels.

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