Dad appeals for US journalist's release from Libya

ROCHESTER, New Hampshire (AP) — The father of a U.S. freelance correspondent who has been missing in Libya for two weeks appealed Sunday for his son's release.

John Foley said Sunday marked the 13th night son James Foley, who works for the Boston-based GlobalPost, had been a prisoner of the Libyan government. He appealed to Libya and to leader Moammar Gadhafi to release his son.

"We love our son very much, and we want and need him to be back safely here in New Hampshire," John Foley said, GlobalPost reported. "We are so grateful to all those in this country and around the world who have worked for James' freedom and that of his fellow journalists. We are praying for you, son, …