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U.S. says it was unaware of South African hostage talks in Yemen

By Christopher Torchia - Associated Press

House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rep. Mike Rogers agreed with President Obama's decision to attempt a rescue of hostages held in Yemen, despite the fact the operation ultimately failed and the hostages were killed. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

U.S. Yemen raid failed due to lack of surprise

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

This image made from militant video posted online by militants on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, which has been verified and is consistent with other AP reporting, shows Luke Somers, an American photojournalist born in Britain held hostage by al-Qaida's affiliate in Yemen. Somers has been killed in a failed rescue attempt, his sister said Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. Lucy Somers told The Associated Press that she and her father learned of her 33-year-old brother Luke Somers' death from FBI agents at 0500 GMT (12 a.m. EST) Saturday. (AP Photo/militant video)

Luke Somers killed by al Qaeda in failed U.S. rescue attempt in Yemen

By Ahmed al-Haj - Associated Press