WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama sent special operations troops to Syria this summer on a secret mission to rescue American hostages, including journalist James Foley, held by Islamic State extremists, but they did not find them, the Obama administration said Wednesday.
U.s. Mission To Rescue Hostages In Syria Failed
, Chattanooga Times Free Press
Wed, 08/20/2014 - 4:18pm
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Topics: Tennessee Hamilton County Chattanooga
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