PBS NewsHour

More details emerge on failed mission to rescue James Foley

Clip: 08/21/2014 | 5m 15s

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.

Aired: 08/21/14

Rating: NR

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