U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan
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Jimmy Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol as Americans pay their respects
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U.S. in talks with Taliban for release of Americans held in Afghanistan, source says
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Meet the Press – January 5, 2025
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Hamas releases video it says is of Israeli hostage held in Gaza since 2023 attack
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Hamas Releases Video of Teenage Israeli Soldier Held Hostage in Gaza
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