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Blinken promises to help Americans detained in Russia. Houston native Brittney Griner is one of them

Peter Granitz, NPR

Posted on March 7, 2022 · Speaking in Moldova, Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Americans to leave Russia and vowed to support any American being held by Russia.

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Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity

Hillel Italie, Associated Press

Posted on April 11, 2023 · Griner said she hopes her book would raise awareness of other Americans detained overseas, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested in Russia last month and accused of espionage.

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Ukrainian soldiers fire a self-propelled howitzer towards Russian positions near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Sunday, March 5, 2023.

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Former ambassador to both Russia and Ukraine offers a unique perspective on the war

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 13, 2023 · John Tefft, the only American foreign service officer to have been an ambassador to both Russia and Ukraine, spoke with Houston Matters while in town for events.

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UH begins tourney as top seed (March 13, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 13, 2023 · On Monday's show: We preview what’s ahead for the University of Houston Cougars and other area college basketball teams who made the cut for the NCAA college basketball tournament. 

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Posted on February 23, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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