The Biden administration recently secured the release of two Americans convicted of criminal charges in Russia, but even fabricated charges of spying can raise the stakes.
Tag: Griner, Brittney
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Brittney Griner Will Return to W.N.B.A.
Griner, who was released from a prison camp in Russia in December, signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Mercury.
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With Suns Deal, Mat Ishbia Is Close to His Basketball Dream
Mat Ishbia was a walk on at Michigan State 20 years ago before he became a wealthy businessman. His $4 billion deal to buy the Phoenix Suns could help him live his sports dream.
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How Diane Foley Made It Her Mission to Prioritize US Hostages Overseas
Ms. Foley, whose son was killed by terrorists in the Middle East, has pressured the White House under three presidents to raise the profiles of Americans held overseas.
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Brittney Griner Goes Home, Pledges WNBA Return and Support for Paul Whelan
Griner, in her first public comments since being freed from imprisonment in Russia, said she would return to the Phoenix Mercury next season and work to free wrongful detainees outside the United States.