American apparently executed at the hands of the terrorist group isil. The group today released a video showing the beheading of stephensotloff. The video makes reference to recent u. S. Airstrikes in iraq. This comes two weeks after the execution of james foley, fellow journalist. We are not showing the video. The state department is working pretty quickly to determine if the video is genuine. L spokesman beginning it by saying im back, obama and then authorizing and blaming them for the series of airstrikes. The beheading of u. S. Inrnalist stephensotloff retaliation for more airstrikes in iraq. Have dedicated resources to try to rescue mr. Sawedoff off. R. Sotl but just last week, there was this plea from his mother. We want to see him at home and to hug him. Untilhad not been seen after james foleys beheading. The president , making no comment as he boarded air force one for an overseas trip, meanwhile, sotloffs family has reportedly verified the video and is greeting in private. T