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News Wrap: U.S. troops arrive in Liberia to combat Ebola

Season 2014 Episode 2820 | 6m 51s

In our news wrap Thursday, 100 U.S. marines and other military aid landed in Liberia to support the fight against Ebola. Meanwhile, West African leaders made appeals at a World Bank meeting for the international community to do more. Also, the U.S.-led coalition ramped up air attacks against the Islamic State. The militant group is reportedly in control of a third of the city of Kobani.

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