ISIS hostage confirmed dead

WASHINGTON - The White House says President Barack Obama has spoken with the parents of Kayla Jean Mueller, and offered his condolences and prayers.

The administration and the parents of the 26 year old Arizona woman who was held by Islamic State militants say she's been confirmed dead.

Officials say the family received a private message from her captors over the weekend, and that it was authenticated by U.S. intelligence.

Full story: WJFW

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