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Pentagon Denies U.S. Airstrike Targeted Iraqi Citizens

A Baghdad marketplace is bombed, killing as many as 30 civilians. Iraqi officials blame the deadly attack on U.S. missiles. The Pentagon says it did not target the area, and is investigating whether stray missiles or Iraqi weapons may have been the cause. Hear NPR's Tom Gjelten and NPR's Anne Garrels.

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