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Medical Exams Show Rescued POWs in Good Shape

Seven American prisoners of war rescued by U.S. Marines early Sunday are found to be in relatively good condition and released after medical examinations in Kuwait. Meanwhile, family members of the five Army soldiers and two pilots, who were missing for more than three weeks, celebrate the good news. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Eric Niiler.

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Eric Niiler
Eric Niiler reports for NPR's national desk. His work can be heard on All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and other NPR newsmagazines. Before moving to his current post, Niiler was a reporter for NPR's Day to Day program, and also filed pieces for NPR's national and science desks.
Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.