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For Families Of U.S. Hostages, New Policy May Bring New Hope

Linda Boyle (left) and Lyn Coleman hold a photo of their children, who were kidnapped in Afghanistan in 2012. Caitlan Coleman, an American married to Canadian Joshua Boyle, was pregnant when the couple was abducted. Bill Gorman/AP hide caption

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For Families Of U.S. Hostages, New Policy May Bring New Hope

June 27, 2015 • This week, President Obama announced changes to the government policy on Americans abducted abroad. A former FBI hostage negotiator explains what this means for the hostages — and for their families.

For Families Of U.S. Hostages, New Policy May Bring New Hope

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The Two-Way

U.S. Clarifies Hostage Policy, Saying It Won't Prosecute Families Over Ransom

June 24, 2015 • The Obama administration says the U.S. will continue to try to prevent hostage situations — and the Justice Department says it "does not intend to add to families' pain" if they pay ransoms.

As Jets Roar Overhead, Jordan Remembers Its Fallen Pilot

Mourners pray during a ceremony for Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kaseasbeh, who was killed by the Islamic State after he was captured in December. At Wednesday's service, which took place in the city of Karak, mourners called for the destruction of ISIS. Khalil Mazraawi/AFP/Getty hide caption

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As Jets Roar Overhead, Jordan Remembers Its Fallen Pilot

February 4, 2015 • Many Jordanians opposed joining the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS. But at the funeral of the pilot burned to death by the extremists, mourners honored his sacrifice and called for ISIS' destruction.

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ISIS 'Are Not Muslims, They Are Monsters,' Cameron Says

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The Two-Way

ISIS 'Are Not Muslims, They Are Monsters,' Cameron Says

September 14, 2014 • This weekend, David Haines' family publicly asked his captors to contact them. Instead, the group released its third video showing a Western hostage being killed.

Militants In Nigeria Kill Seven Hostages, Including Westerners

A man in Kano, Nigeria, reads a local newspaper Sunday that carries a story about the killing of seven hostages by a militant group. Sunday Alamba/AP hide caption

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Militants In Nigeria Kill Seven Hostages, Including Westerners

March 10, 2013 • The seven — four Lebanese, one British, one Greek and one Italian citizen – who worked for a construction company were kidnapped Feb 16. A militant Islamist group claimed responsibility.

Thursday night in Midland City, Ala., there was a candlelight vigil for bus driver Charles Poland, who was killed Tuesday before a gunman snatched a 5-year-old boy — who is being held captive in an underground bunker. Philip Sears/Reuters /Landov hide caption

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