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U.S.-Led Airstrikes Bombard Iraqi Capital

U.S.-led warplanes strike facilities in Baghdad, including various Republican Guard positions and a presidential compound. The air assault is described as one of the heaviest since the war began. Iraqi officials say 19 people were killed and more than 100 wounded. Hear NPR's Tom Gjelten and NPR's Anne Garrels.

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Anne Garrels
Tom Gjelten covers issues of religion, faith, and belief for NPR News.