American journalist Austin Tice vanished in Syria 14 years ago. Is he still alive?

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In the fall of 2012, a video appears online titled: "Austin Tice Still Alive". It shows American journalist Austin Tice bound, blindfolded and terrified, surrounded by armed men. Tice vanished in Syria 14 years ago. A secret lead suggests he may still be alive. Over nine episodes, NPR's documentary podcast, Embedded, partners with BBC Radio 4 to follow reporter Josh Baker and Sara Obeidat as they …

In the fall of 2012, a video appears online titled: "Austin Tice Still Alive". It shows American journalist Austin Tice bound, blindfolded and terrified, surrounded by armed men. Tice vanished in Syria 14 years ago. A secret lead suggests he may still be alive. Over nine episodes, NPR's documentary podcast, Embedded, partners with BBC Radio 4 to follow reporter Josh Baker and Sara Obeidat as they …

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