By Jonathan LandayWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Trump administration envoy on Tuesday urged Syria's ally Russia to push for the release of Austin Tice, an American freelance journalist kidnapped in Syria six years ago.gi Robert O'Brien, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for hostage affairs, said Trump would take measures necessary to facilitate Tice's freedom if it would help. He did not elaborate on the measures."We are continuing to call on the Russians to exert whatever influence they have in Syria to bring Austin home," he said. The Syrian government says it is unaware of Tice's whereabouts.O'Brien came to Trump's defence when asked why the president has made no public pronouncements on Tice but had spoken out in the cases of Americans held in Turkey, North Korea and Iran. He said Trump and his top aides are closely tracking the case.O'Brien spoke at a news conference called to announce a National Press Club drive for private donations to match a $1 million (£771,236)FBI … [Read more...] about Trump envoy urges Russia help free journalist Austin Tice held in Syria
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U.S. Hostage official: ‘Every reason to believe’ Austin Tice is still alive
By Kevin Diaz Published 12:31 pm CST, Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Austin Tice, a freelance journalist for McClatchy and other news outlets, has vanished in Syria. Tice was last heard from in mid-August. (Courtesy of Tice family/MCT) Austin Tice, a freelance journalist for McClatchy and other news outlets, has vanished in Syria. Tice was last heard from in mid-August. (Courtesy of Tice family/MCT) Photo: Handout, HO / McClatchy-Tribune News Service Marc and Debra Tice, parents of journalist Austin Tice, put up four billboards around town last fall to call attention to their son's capture in Syria. Marc and Debra Tice, parents of journalist Austin Tice, put up four billboards around town last fall to call attention to their son's capture in Syria. Photo: Cody Duty, Staff Austin Tice's items that are on display at … [Read more...] about U.S. Hostage official: ‘Every reason to believe’ Austin Tice is still alive
Ex-Lions coach Teryl Austin fired in first year as Bengals defensive coordinator
The Detroit News Published 11:44 AM EST Nov 12, 2018 It hasn't been a good few weeks for current Lions coaches. And former Lions coaches are having their issues, too. Former Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin was fired from his role as Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Monday, according to multiple national reports. The news comes one day after the Bengals allowed 51 points in a loss to the New Orleans Saints. Austin, 53, was in his first season with the Bengals, after he spent four years as defensive coordinator under Jim Caldwell in Detroit. During his Lions tenure, Austin often was considered for head-coaching opportunities. The Bengals defense became the first in the NFL's Super Bowl era to allow 500 total years in three consecutive games. Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis will take over defensive play-calling, ESPN reported. … [Read more...] about Ex-Lions coach Teryl Austin fired in first year as Bengals defensive coordinator
Bengals fire ex-Detroit Lions DC Teryl Austin after 9 games
Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Enquirer Published 10:15 AM EST Nov 12, 2018 Never in the first 49 years of the franchise had the Cincinnati Bengals fired a coordinator midseason. Now they've done it in two straight. The latest came Monday morning when the Bengals relieved defensive coordinator Teryl Austin of his duties only nine games into his tenure. Last year the Bengals fired coordinator Ken Zampese after two games. Austin, 53, joined the Bengals after spending the previous four seasons as the Detroit Lions defensive coordinator under head coach Jim Caldwell. He interviewed for the Lions' head coach job after Caldwell was fired, but Detroit hired Matt Patricia. The Bengals became the first team in the Super Bowl Era to give up 500 yards in three straight games on Sunday and are on pace to give up the most yards in NFL history. They didn't stop the Saints on Sunday from scoring on any of their nine possessions before taking a knee in field goal range to end the … [Read more...] about Bengals fire ex-Detroit Lions DC Teryl Austin after 9 games
Friday Fare Deals: St. Thomas, Hong Kong, Nashville, Austin, Hawaii, Salt Lake, more
A roundup of this week's best airfare bargains Chris McGinnis, Thrifty Traveler Updated 11:03 am PST, Friday, November 9, 2018 Fly to Hong Kong from SFO for less than $500 this winter or spring (Photo: Chris McGinnis) Fly to Hong Kong from SFO for less than $500 this winter or spring (Photo: Chris McGinnis) Photo: Chris McGinnis Skiers and snowboarders ride the lift at Brighton Resort- fly there for less than $200 this winter! Skiers and snowboarders ride the lift at Brighton Resort- fly there for less than $200 this winter! Photo: Laura Seitz, Associated Press Fares to Hawaii remain under $300 if you are flexible with your dates Fares to Hawaii remain under $300 if you are flexible with your dates Photo: St. Regis Princeville Alaska Air has some stunning deals to … [Read more...] about Friday Fare Deals: St. Thomas, Hong Kong, Nashville, Austin, Hawaii, Salt Lake, more