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Report: Colvin's body on way from Syria

Marie Colvin of the British Sunday Times gives

Photo credit: Getty Images | Marie Colvin of the British Sunday Times gives the address during a service at St. Bride's Church in London. (Nov. 10, 2010)

The body of journalist Marie Colvin, a Long Island native killed in Syria, will soon be brought to her final resting place on Long Island, relatives and humanitarian groups confirmed Friday.

The family was told it could be up to a week until Colvin's remains are returned to New York.

"It is a relief," said her mother, Rosemarie Colvin, of East Norwich.

"It's a bittersweet moment,...

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