Japanese workers remain in nuclear plant

March 15, 2011 4:09 PM

After three explosions at Fukushima's nuclear complex, Jim Axelrod reports on the condition of the estimated 50 workers inside the plant and the dangers they face amid high levels of radiation.

The Fukushima 50: Not afraid to die

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