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U.S. hopeful it can win Russia's agreement on Antarctic Ocean deal

After repeated failed attempts to establish an Antarctic Ocean sanctuary, the United States is hopeful it can sway Russia to agree to a plan that would protect a vast swath of what marine scientists call the most pristine body of water left on Earth. Ben Gruber reports.