American Hostage Mueller’s Death Confirmed by Obama, Family

Jeff Mason and Phil Stewart of Reuters report, “President Barack Obama and the family of U.S. aid worker Kayla Mueller confirmed on Tuesday that the last-known American hostage held by Islamic State militants had died.” The circumstances of her death are unclear, with ISIS claiming that Mueller was killed during a Jordanian air strike. “No matter how long it takes, the United States will find and bring to justice the terrorists who are responsible for Kayla’s captivity and death,” President Obama said.

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