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WASHINGTON — An American journalist who spent four months in an Iranian prison was greeted Friday afternoon with cheers and hugs from friends as she returned to the United States.

Roxana Saberi told reporters upon her arrival that singing the national anthem helped keep her going. “And it may sound corny, but I’m so happy to be home in the land of the free.”

The 32-year-old journalist spoke with reporters after arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport with her parents and a family friend.

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