WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is clearing the way for families of U.S. hostages to pay ransom to terror groups without fear of prosecution, as the White House seeks to address criticism from those whose loved ones have been killed…

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- The White House on Wednesday will release its months-long review of U.S. policy for dealing with the families of American hostages.

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

Judy Woodruff talks to The Washington Post’s Karen DeYoung about the U.S.’ attempt to rescue American journalist James Foley before his murder, and the country’s policy not to pay ransoms to terrorists.

By PBS NewsHour

By PBS NewsHour