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Marines Sweep Eastern Baghdad

U.S. Marines moved with relative ease through much of eastern Baghdad, which is now under their control. While many Iraqis celebrated by cheering and dancing in the streets over the apparent collapse of their government, others celebrated by wholesale looting. NPR's John Burnett is with the Marines in Baghdad.

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John Burnett is the Southwest Correspondent on the National Desk.
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