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New flood-prevention system aims to protect Venice, Italy

For over a thousand years, the ancient city of Venice, Italy, has been trying to keep floodwaters at bay. Now, a recently completed barrier system has been activated. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from Venice with an exclusive look at the new system.
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