updated 10:11 a.m. EDT, Fri July 4, 2008

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Ex-hostage Betancourt arrives in France

Former hostage Ingrid Betancourt arrived in France today, two days after a daring rescue mission freed her after six years in captivity in the jungle of Colombia. Betancourt is set for a hero's welcome. President Nicolas Sarkozy plans to greet Betancourt and the Vatican said the pope would meet with her as soon as his schedule permits. developing story

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