White House: No decision to release Pollard

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama has not made a decision on whether to release convicted spy Jonathan Pollard.

People familiar with Mideast peace talks say the United States is talking to Israel about releasing Pollard early from his life sentence as an incentive to the Israelis to keep the troubled negotiations with the Palestinians afloat.

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