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Navy rescues Capt. Phillips

Navy rescues Capt. Phillips

The U.S. Navy has rescued the American sea captain held by Somali pirates.  Learn more about his rescue.

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“…hometown. And Vermont or five days family and friends waited nervous now captain Richard Phillips has been cute yellow ribbon down he can home. …”

“…Proud captors and apparently in good spirit more than ordained that I Richard Phillips held by -- Life -- on rough and choppy. But on the fifth day a break. We do in order to fire …”

Mass. Maritime: Capt. Phillips showed courage

Mass. Maritime: Capt. Phillips showed courage

(NECN: Bourne, Mass.) - Following the news that Captain Richard Phillips had been freed from captivity as a hostage of the Somali pirates that attempted to overtake the Maersk Alabama, R.ADM Richard G. Gurnon, president of Massachusetts Maritime A...

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Crew: Pirates 'never had this ship'

Crew: Pirates 'never had this ship'

(NECN: Mombasa, Kenya) - The crew of the Maersk Alabama spoke with the media after news broke that Captain Richard Phillips had been rescued from the Somali pirates that attempted to overtake the cargo ship. From aboard the Maersk Alabama, the cr...

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Navy: Obama gave authority for rescue

Navy: Obama gave authority for rescue

(NECN: Washington, D.C.) - The rescue of Captain Richard Phillips was under the direct authority of President Barack Obama, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Bill Gortney told reporters over the phone on Sunday. "Authorities came directly from the presi...

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Underhill's mood changes upon news of rescue

Underhill's mood changes upon news of rescue

(NECN: Anya Huneke, Underhill, Vt.) - It was a very different scene outside the Phillips' home on Sunday than it had been earlier in the week. Captain Phillips was freed in a swift firefight, led by U.S. Navy Seals, that killed three of the ...

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“…absolutely overjoyed after five days on a lifeboat in the Indian Ocean captain Richard Phillips was freed from the -- Somali pirates who had taken hostage. This is -- very happy Easter. For the Phillips family. A …”

Pirates Continue To Hold U.S. Hostage

Pirates Continue To Hold U.S. Hostage

(NECN/ABC) - The captain of the Maersk Alabama is still being held by Somali pirates but the ship has reached port safely in Mombasa, Kenya. The crew is hailing Captain Richard Phillips as a hero saying he risked his life to safe theirs. ...

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“…Captain Richard Phillips is still being held hostage in alike the -- when he miles offshore for a few moments he -- captain appeared to …”

New Englanders react to hostage situation for VT Captain

New Englanders react to hostage situation for VT Captain

(NECN: Bourne, ME) - On Sunday afternoon, US warships and helicopters are stalking a lifeboat holding Captain Richard Phillips and his four captors in the Indian ocean. Phillips has been spotted and is alive, but negotiations for his release ...

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Maersk: Captain Phillips calls rescuers heroes

Maersk: Captain Phillips calls rescuers heroes

(NECN: Norfolk, Va.) - Captain Richard Phillips was rescued from the clutches of Somali pirates on Sunday, but has deferred the title of hero to those who saved him, according to Maersk Line Limited President and CEO John Reinhart. At a news co...

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Navy tells of Captain Phillips' rescue

Navy tells of Captain Phillips' rescue

(NECN) - Following the swift firefight rescue of Captain Richard Phillips from the hands of four Somali pirates, Vice Admiral Bill Gortney of the United States Navy gave a briefing via telephone of just how the captain was saved. "Captain ...

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Captain Phillips greeted aboard USS Bainbridge

Captain Phillips greeted aboard USS Bainbridge

(NECN) - Maersk-Alabama Captain Richard Phillips was welcomed aboard the USS Bainbridge on Sunday, after being rescued in a daring Navy operation off the coast of Somali. Three of the four pirates were killed in the rescue operation, while the...

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