This was a hot topic of conversation earlier this morning, but no one could find any mention of it in ANY US or UK outlet. There was speculation that the whole story could be a ruse.
If it's actually a genuine story, I can't think of any legitimate reason why it's not being picked up by US media.
If the story is legit (and you are correct to question it), the U.S. government still wouldn't want anyone to report it.