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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Journalist James Foley Killed by ISIS

Slain journalist James Foley was captured nearly two years ago while reporting in Syria. The Islamic militant group ISIS posted a video online yesterday of Foley being beheaded. It was titled “A Message to America.” US officials and Foley’s family today confirmed the video was authentic. We look back at his life and work.

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By Madeleine Brand • Aug 20, 2014 • 1 min read

Slain journalist James Foley was captured nearly two years ago while reporting in Syria. The Islamic militant group ISIS posted a video online yesterday of Foley being beheaded. It was titled “A Message to America.” US officials and Foley’s family today confirmed the video was authentic. We look back at his life and work.

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    Madeleine Brand

    Host, 'Press Play'

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