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Posted Sep 10th 2009 12:30PM by TMZ Staff
After nearly 5 months in North Korean captivity, journalist Laura Ling -- Lisa Ling's sister -- wasn't just hungry for freedom ... she was jonesin' for some pizza!!!

Lisa also told our photog that President Bill Clinton -- the man who played a huge role in getting Laura back to the U.S. -- has been checking up on the family since her return.
Filed under: Politix, Exclusives
Tags: journalist, laura ling, LauraLing, lisa ling, LisaLing, north korea, NorthKorea
Posted Aug 7th 2009 9:30AM by TMZ Staff
Having secured the release of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee from a North Korean jail, Bill Clinton continued to do what he does best yesterday in NYC: Proving how much he really is The Man.

BTW -- We're pretty sure we heard an "MVP" chant in the background...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Politix
Tags: bill clinton, BillClinton, euna lee, EunaLee, laura ling, LauraLing, north korea, NorthKorea, nyc, president, video
Posted Aug 5th 2009 10:02AM by TMZ Staff
After nearly 5 months in North Korean captivity, journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee finally returned to Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California.

The photo on the right was taken moments after Laura was reunited with her sister, former "View" host Lisa Ling. The women hadn't seen their families since March.
The two women flew in on a private jet, reportedly owned by movie producer Steve Bing, who happens to be a close personal friend of Bill Clinton -- the man who talked 5'3" Kim Jong-il into releasing Laura and Euna.
Filed under: Politix
Tags: euna lee, EunaLee, journalists, laura ling, LauraLing, north korea, NorthKorea
Posted Jul 9th 2009 7:15PM by TMZ Staff
According to Michael Jackson, the release of imprisoned reporters Laura Ling and Euna Lee hinged on one question: Is Kim Jong Il a "Thriller" fan?

On his blog, Gotham Chopra -- friend to MJ and the reporters -- says Jackson called him three weeks ago asking how he could help. Jackson thought Jong Il would let them go if he talked to him ... provided the North Korean leader was a fan.
One reason why Michael thought Jong Il could be a devotee: "You know, he wears jackets like mine."
Gotham told Jackson he'd look into it -- but Michael died before the plan could get off the ground.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: euna lee, EunaLee, gotham chopra, GothamChopra, kim jong il, KimJongIl, laura ling, LauraLing, michael jackson, MichaelJackson