American released in apparent prisoner swap with Taliban
At least one American, identified as Ryan Corbett, was released in an apparent prisoner exchange with the Taliban. In a statement, his family thanks both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Taliban officials say a second American was also freed, but his identity has not been released.
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American Ryan Corbett's family says he's freed in Taliban prisoner swap
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