Photo: American journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling greeted by family in Burbank - LAP2009080503
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Euna Lee (L) and Laura Ling (R), two American journalists who were arrested in March after allegedly crossing into North Korea from China, are greeted by former president Bill Clinton after the two arrived at Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California on August 5, 2009. UPI/Jim Ruymen
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Welcome Home, Euna Lee and Laura Ling! (7 pics)
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Euna lee hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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560 Laura Ling Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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560 Laura Ling Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Freed journalists Laura Ling, Euna Lee reunite with families in California after North Korea pardon – New York Daily News
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05 August 2009- Burbank, California- Two American journalists, Euna Lee, left, and Laura Ling, right, hug their families after being detained for nearly five months in North Korea. They returned to U.S.
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05 August 2009- Burbank, California- Two American journalists, Euna Lee, left, and Laura Ling, right, hug their families after being detained for nearly five months in North Korea. They returned to U.S.
Journalists arrive home
Arrival of Freed Journalists
Journalists arrive home
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Home again
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Photo: American journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling greeted by family in Burbank - LAP2009080513
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Euna Lee and Laura Ling: The Journalists
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Welcome Home, Euna Lee and Laura Ling! (7 pics)
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Freed journalists return to L.A. – Orange County Register