The youngest American hostage being held by Hamas is back home…part of the first group of 58 hostages released from Gaza. Today came word of a two day extension in the cease fire bringing hope to other families that their loved ones will also be released. And despite the joyous reunions, the released hostages will need time to process what they've been through. A number of them, including four-year-old Abigail, are now orphans. Breaking such sad news to children too young to understand is a delicate challenge. We spoke with a number of top mental health experts about the tough road ahead. Plus, we've told you all about brazen smash-and-grab robberies - now there's a new crime spree “ram raiding.” When thieves use often stolen vehicles to ram into store windows gaining access to the pricey items inside. And a 15-year-old put the CPR she learned at school to good use after a toddler fell into a pool on Thanksgiving. 

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