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American held by Taliban for years released: State Department
George Glezmann, an American airline mechanic held by the Taliban since 2022, has been released, the State Department announced Thursday. “George Glezmann is free. George was wrongfully detained in ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
American man held by Taliban for over 2 years released, the State Department says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is praising Qatar for helping the U.S. secure the release of an American man who was held by the Taliban for more than two yearsABC News - Mar. 20 -
Taliban releases American detainee held in Afghanistan
The Taliban has released George Glezman, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan for more than two years. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports that Glezzman was held without charges or accusations ...NBC News - Mar. 20 -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban after being detained for over 2 years
George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen who was detained by the Taliban for more than two years, has been released, according to the State Department.ABC News - Mar. 20 -
Taliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022
George Glezmann was detained while traveling in the country after the Taliban’s victory in the war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Qatar for helping to secure his release.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released
An American was freed from Afghanistan on Thursday after more than two years in Taliban captivity in a deal brokered by Qatar.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Taliban frees US man held in Afghanistan for two years
George Glezmann's release comes after talks between US and Taliban officials in Kabul.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest
Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.CBS News - Mar. 20 -
US man released after being held by Taliban for more than two years
George Glezmann was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. US politics live – latest updates A US man who was abducted more than two years ago while ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges
Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Family of couple held by Taliban fear for their health
Peter and Barbie Reynolds were arrested by the Taliban in February while returning to their home in Bamiyan.BBC News - 4d -
Kuwait frees jailed Americans, including veterans held on drug charges
Private consultant Jonathan Franks said that additional Americans he represents are expected to be released by Kuwait later.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from US into limbo following human rights criticism
Panama has released dozens of migrants deported from the United States who were held for weeks in a remote camp on the condition that they would leave the Central American nation in 30 daysABC News - Mar. 9 -
Fears for British couple in 70s held by Taliban as court appearance delayed
Daughter says Barbie Reynolds, 75, is collapsing from malnutrition and that the health of Peter, 79, is also declining. The daughter of a British couple in their 70s imprisoned by the Taliban has ...The Guardian - 4d -
German nurse abducted and held in Somalia for 7 years pleads for release in new video
A German nurse who was abducted while working in Somalia seven years ago has pleaded with the German government to secure her release as security in the country continues to be fluid after an ...ABC News - 13h -
German nurse abducted and held in Somalia for 7 years pleads for release in new video
A German nurse who was abducted while working in Somalia seven years ago has pleaded with the German government to secure her release as security in the country continues to be fluid after an ...ABC News - 13h -
Life of British man, 79, imprisoned by Taliban is in serious danger, say family
Peter Reynolds, who runs a business in Afghanistan, was held along with his wife last month and needs heart pills, says his daughter. The life of a 79-year-old British man imprisoned along with his ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
An American wins the L.A. Marathon for the first time in 31 years
Matt Richtman, a former Montana State University star, is the first American to win Los Angeles Marathon in over 30 years.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
State Department: Ukraine, Russia 'just a breath away from a full ceasefire'
A State Department spokesperson said Thursday that Ukraine and Russia are “just a breath away from a full ceasefire” after three years of war. “We are just a breath away from a full ceasefire, and ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
China's Commerce Ministry held talks with Walmart after report on price cut demand, state media says
Chinese and American companies should "work together" to respond to U.S. "unilateral imposition of tariffs," Chinese state media said.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander
Hamas announced it will release American hostage Edan Alexander and "the bodies of four other dual nationals."ABC News - Mar. 14 -
Panama Will Release Migrants From Detention Camp, Challenging Trump’s Deportation Efforts
More than 100 people deported by the United States have been held in a remote camp for weeks. Their release could pose a challenge to President Trump’s deportation efforts.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Auburn coach Bruce Pearl makes plea for return of American hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza
Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl began his postgame NCAA Tournament news conference on Saturday night by advocating for the release of Edan Alexander, the last living American being held hostage ...ABC News - 4d -
Penn State nears fourth straight men's wrestling national title after 10 earn All-American status
Penn State is closing in on its fourth straight Division I men’s wrestling championship and its 12th in 14 years under coach Cael Sanderson. All 10 Penn State wrestlers earned All-American status ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
UNICEF calls on the Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as new school year begins in Afghanistan
A United Nations agency is urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift a lingering ban on girls’ education to save the future of millions who have been deprived of their right to ...ABC News - 6d -
‘Getting worse’: former Afghanistan captain’s anger at state of football under Taliban rule
Against a backdrop of brutal Taliban rule and corruption claims, Zohib Islam Amiri sees demoralisation setting in. When Zohib Islam Amiri came back to play in Afghanistan in January for the first ...The Guardian - 17h -
Americans’ outlook on economy becomes a bit more pessimistic: Poll
Americans’ outlook on the current state of the economy has become a bit more pessimistic since last month, according to a new poll released Thursday. The new CBS News/YouGov survey found that ...The Hill - 2h -
Americans’ outlook on economy becomes a bit more pessimistic: Poll
Americans’ outlook on the current state of the economy has become a bit more pessimistic since last month, according to a new poll released Thursday. The new CBS News/YouGov survey found that ...The Hill - 2h -
More Americans say Ukraine not getting enough help: Gallup
More Americans now think the U.S. is not doing enough to help Ukraine in its war against the Russian military invasion, an uptick from late last year, according to a new Gallup poll released on ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Hamas says it will release American hostage, agrees to restart Gaza ceasefire talks
Hamas on Friday said it agreed to release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other Americans, following a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations with Israel over ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if truce agreement is implemented
Hamas says it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling it an “exceptional deal” ...ABC News - Mar. 15 -
Iran releases French tourist held since 2022
Olivier Grondeau, 34, was arrested on security charges, which his family have always denied.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
Panama releases dozens of detained deportees from U.S. into limbo following human rights criticism
PANAMA CITY — After weeks of lawsuits and human rights criticism, Panama on Saturday released dozens of migrants who were held for weeks in a remote camp after being deported from the United ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Hamas says it has accepted a proposal to release an American-Israeli hostage in Gaza and 4 bodies of dual nationals
Hamas says it has accepted a proposal to release an American-Israeli hostage in Gaza and 4 bodies of dual nationalsABC News - Mar. 14 -
Trump ends diversity programming at the State Department
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order eliminating diversity programming at the State Department, wiping out the Biden administration’s initiative to remove barriers to employment for ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Connecticut man says he was held captive by stepmother for 20 years
A 32-year-old man told police he intentionally set fire to a home in Waterbury, Connecticut, in order to escape the house, where he alleged that he was held captive for about 20 years. His ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
JFK assassination files released: What's in declassified documents?
More than 60 years after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, questions still remain in the minds of many Americans about what really happened and who was involved. After President Donald ...NBC News - Mar. 19 -
COLUMN: Jake's Takes: NSU's future additions show continued strides of athletic department
Over the past couple of years, Northeastern State has University made strong strides in improving its athletic department. It started with the shrewd head coach hiring of baseball’s Sunny Golloway ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Sandusky girls basketball state slips in Division 3 state quarterfinal
The Wolves were held to a season-low 19 points on Monday and finished the year at 24-3.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Hamas says it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander and four more bodies
Hamas said it has agreed to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, the last living U.S. citizen in the militant group's captivity.NBC News - Mar. 14
