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State Dept. Officials Work To Verify Islamic State's Beheading Video In a new video released by the militant group Islamic State, American journalist Steven Sotloff appears to be killed by extremists associated with the group.
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State Dept. Officials Work To Verify Islamic State's Beheading Video

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State Dept. Officials Work To Verify Islamic State's Beheading Video

State Dept. Officials Work To Verify Islamic State's Beheading Video

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In a new video released by the militant group Islamic State, American journalist Steven Sotloff appears to be killed by extremists associated with the group. U.S. officials are working to determine the video's authenticity.