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6 American prisoners in Kuwait released, land back in US, representative says

Friday, March 14

(NEW YORK) -- Six Americans who were imprisoned in Kuwait have been released in an agreement with the United States, a representative for their families confirmed to ABC News.The Americans, many of whom are veterans and former military contractors, were convicted on drug charges,...

Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners

Saturday, February 8

(LONDON) -- Hamas militants freed three more Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for Israel releasing another 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement between the warring sides.The latest round of the hostage release took place in the city of Deir Al-Balah...

Inmate firefighters: Over 1,000 prisoners deployed to battle Los Angeles fires

Tuesday, January 14

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) -- As brush fires continue to spread across Los Angeles County, more than 1,000 prisoners, working as "incarcerated firefighters," are among the emergency responders fighting the blazes, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed to ABC News.The prisoners,...

Nearly 800 prisoners now helping to battle Los Angeles fires

Thursday, January 9

(LOS ANGELES) -- As firefighters work to contain the slew of brush fires spreading across Los Angeles County, among the emergency responders on Thursday were nearly 800 incarcerated individuals, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) confirmed to ABC News.The prisoners, who voluntarily...