It wasn't until she saw her nephew getting off the plane and waving that she knew the five years of waiting and wondering were over. ...more

July 23, 2008

The U.S. Army honored the Colombian government and its military for rescuing hostages held by terrorist groups in a ceremony in Miami on Sunday. ...more

July 21, 2008

LAKEWOOD RANCH — After almost 51/2 years as a hostage of Colombian guerrillas, where he was forced wear heavy chains around his neck while marching for hours and while sleeping, Keith Stansell is finally home. ...more

July 13, 2008

After more than 5 1/2 years as a hostage of Colombian guerrillas, forced to march for hours while chained and to sleep on the floors of drug labs and under rats nests, Keith Stansell is finally home. ...more

July 13, 2008

Three U.S. hostages rescued from Colombian rebels after more than five years in captivity are in good condition and learning how to live a normal life again, military officials said Thursday. ...more

July 4, 2008

BOGOTA, Colombia — The family of one of the hostages the Colombian military rescued from leftist rebels Wednesday says they're excited he's coming home. ...more

July 2, 2008

BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia said its military rescued former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, three U.S. military contractors and 11 other hostages from leftist rebels on Wednesday. ...more

July 2, 2008

Federal health officials will use new regulatory authority to monitor prescription drug use by millions of Medicare participants for potential safety problems with medicines and medical devices. ...more

May 23, 2008