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American missionary released after kidnapping 9 months ago in Niger, organization says

First publishedAug 14, 18:30 UTC
Last updatedAug 15, 18:30 UTC · 31m ago
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Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger in October, has been released, President Trump and Rideout's organization said Friday. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.

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Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger in October, has been released, President Trump and Rideout's organization said Friday. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
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