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Missing U.S. Troops Found Alive

Seven American prisoners of war are rescued by U.S. Marines heading north from Baghdad to Tikrit. Gen. Tommy Franks says the five Army soldiers and two pilots, missing for more than three weeks, are in good shape. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
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