"Congressman Rescues Author Mitch Albom and Americans from Haiti Crisis"

Bestselling author Mitch Albom and a group of volunteers, including his wife, had to escape Haiti on a helicopter in the midst of chaos and violence after being trapped due to the nation's turmoil. The group, stranded in Port-au-Prince, managed to flee to the Dominican Republic with the help of a private helicopter arranged by two congressional members. Albom described the harrowing experience and emphasized the ongoing struggles faced by Haitians, calling for more assistance from the United States. Despite the ordeal, he expressed a commitment to return to Haiti once the situation stabilizes.