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BOSTON - An American held captive for seven months in North Korea stepped off a plane in his hometown Friday, looking thin but joyful as he hugged the former president who had helped win his release and family and friends surrounded him in a group embrace.

BOSTON - The family of an American freed from seven months of detention in North Korea eagerly awaited his return Friday as he jetted home with former President Jimmy Carter, who had persuaded leaders of the reclusive country to set him free.

BOSTON - The mother of a man freed after being imprisoned in North Korea for seven months says she's "joyful" and "grateful" that her son is coming home.

SEOUL, South Korea - A smile flickered across Aijalon Gomes' face as he hugged former U.S.