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Greek Villagers Do Battle with Blazes

More than 40 major fires are still burning out of control across much of southern Greece. Dozens have died, towns have been destroyed and villagers are mounting desperate firefighting efforts. Reporter John Psaropolous tells Steve Inskeep of events in a village near ancient Olympia.

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