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Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Algerian Hostage Crisis Death Toll Rises

The siege ended after a raid by troops on Saturday. (www.steveconover.info/Creative Commons)

Danny Lee
Executive Producer

Officials found more bodies during the aftermath of the four-day ordeal.

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Algerian Hostage Crisis Attack Ends

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Cara Palmer
Executive Producer

Algeria's military attempted to rescue the hostages is over, although the search for some hostages continues.

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

Paige Brettingen
Executive Producer

Conflicting reports say as many as 45 hostages have escaped.

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta confirmed Americans are being held hostage (Creative Commons).

Agnus Dei Farrant
Executive Producer

The reported 41 hostages include Americans and are mostly European.