LONDON -- The mother of missing American journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted in Syria 12 years ago, urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pause airstrikes on Syria so that rescuers can search safely for her son. In a letter addressed to Netanyahu, Debra Tice said her family has "credible information" that her son might be in a prison close to the Syrian capital, Damascus, and appealed for a halt to nearby Israeli military operations. "We are aware that your military has an