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U.S. Troops to Join Multinational Force in Haiti

The international community prepares to aid Haiti's return to stability after the exodus of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who stepped aside after months of increasingly violent protests and demonstrations. the United States is preparing to send troops as part of a U.N. effort to stabilize the Caribbean nation. Looting and celebrations were reported to follow the news of Aristide's departure. Hear NPR's Nancy Marshall.

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