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WNBA star Brittney Griner is seen at court, but Russia extends her detention again

Posted on June 27, 2022 · The star with the U.S. Olympic and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury was bracketed by four security officers and a dog as she was led down a stairwell to a courtroom for Monday's hearing.

International

Russia extends Brittney Griner’s detention until at least July 2

Posted on June 15, 2022 · WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state media reported. The U.S. says she is being wrongfully detained.

Politics

Supporters call for WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release at Houston rally outside the Toyota Center

Posted on June 7, 2022 · The Houston native has been detained in Russia for nearly four months.

Politics

Detention of WNBA’s Griner in Moscow extended for 1 month

Posted on May 13, 2022 · Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was detained at the Moscow airport after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

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What Could Be Coming Next In Robert Mueller’s Russia Investigation

Posted on February 21, 2018 · NPR's Embedded asks what the special counsel's track record could suggest about the road ahead for the special counsel, the White House and Congress.

Theatre & Film

20 Years Ago, Biopic Helped Give Pop Star Selena Life Beyond Her Tragic Death

Posted on March 22, 2017 · In the 1990s, Tejano music singer Selena Quintanilla Perez made a rare crossover to mainstream American audiences. The movie Selena debuted two years after her murder.

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Saudi King Abdullah, Who Laid Foundation For Reform, Dies

Posted on January 22, 2015 · Abdullah put forward the Arab Peace Initiative for a deal with Israel, cracked down on al-Qaida within the kingdom, and became known as a ruler committed to reform. But the moves were limited.