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U.S. accuses Russia of providing weapons, fighter jets to Iran

The U.S. allegations are part of a deliberate effort by the U.S. to drive global isolation of Russia.

Brittney Griner back in U.S. after prisoner swap with Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner is back in the U.S. a day after being released from a penal colony in Russia.…

Russians wanted to trade Whelan for an assassin last summer, U.S. official says

Moscow said at the time it wanted “a spy for a spy.”

Argentina edge Netherlands in penalty shootout to advance to World Cup semis

The match finished 2-2 after extra time, with Lionel Messi scoring one goal and setting up another. The Netherlands equalized…

How Russia’s propaganda machine has played the Griner prisoner swap

While securing the swap may have scored points for President Joe Biden at home, the same goes for Russian leader…

Croatia beats World Cup favorite Brazil in dramatic penalty shootout

Croatia beat the five-time champions 4-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals for the second straight time.

How much are Harry and Meghan worth now they’re Netflix stars?

The couple took a financial hit upon leaving royal family, but their net worth has rebounded with several media mega-deals.

WNBA commissioner: Brittney Griner​’s recovery “going to take a while”

The WNBA commissioner said the league is prepared to assist Brittney Griner after her release from a Russian penal colony.

Detained Marine’s sister on prisoner swap: “I don’t look for apologies, I look for action”

Elizabeth Whelan said she is pleased to see Brittney Griner come home and that “any wrongfully detained American that comes…

Mom of British teen killed by U.S. driver says son can “finally” rest

“I’m sure Harry would have been extremely proud of me and of our family,” Charlotte Charles told CBS News. “It’s…

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