The Hill

WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife said in a post on Instagram Thursday that they “are overwhelmed with joy and relief” for the Americans recently released in a prisoner swap with Russia. “The Biden-Harris [Administration] showed true leadership once again by doing whatever it took to bring...

Brittney Griner says she’s ‘overwhelmed with joy’ for Americans freed from Russia in prisoner swap

CBS News

With fewer than 100 days to go until the 2024 election, the White House touted Vice President Kamala Harris' role in the prisoner swap with Russia, while former President Donald Trump criticized the Biden team for giving away too much in the exchange. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports.

What was Harris' role in prisoner swap with Russia?

The Independent

 Freed American prisoner Paul Whelan described being imprisoned in Russia as “absolute nonsense by the Russian government.”He made those comments early on Friday 2 August after he, along with journalist Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva, arrived at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.The three Americans were part of the biggest US-Russian prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, a trade which follows years of back-channel negotiations despite relations between Washington and Moscow being at their lowest point since the Cold War after Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine.

Freed American Paul Whelan describes being imprisoned in Russia as ‘absolute nonsense’

102.5 The Bone

PARIS — Brittney Griner may have been just moments from a grueling, pre-Olympic practice here with her United States women’s basketball teammates, but at least some of her thoughts, as always, remained in Russia. Not just on her own remarkable journey from an 11-month stint in a bleak,...

Brittney Griner reacts to release of Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan from Russian prisons

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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greeted the Americans, who had been held by the Kremlin.

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Alsu Kurmasheva Land In U.S. After Prisoner Swap With Russia

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

New Jersey State

InsideEdition

Christopher Gregor was sentenced to 25 years in court on Friday. A jury convicted Gregor of aggravated manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child back in May while finding him not guilty of second-degree murder.

NJ Dad Gets 25 Years for Fatally Beating Son, 6, Day After Boy's Mother Lost Emergency Custody Bid

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

HOLAUSA

Obama was featured on Melinda Gates' podcast, where she discussed raising her daughters.

Michelle Obama reveals her 'extra strict' rule when raising her daughters Sasha and Malia

A version of this article originally appeared on Out. A cisgender boxer from Algeria is coming under fire from hateful right wingers for competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics after previously failing a "gender eligibility test" from a disgraced boxing association. Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer who was born female,...

The transphobia Imane Khelif is experiencing isn't new—it's part of a disturbing, hateful pattern

As I type, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, may have already selected her vice presidential running mate. Whether Harris selects Pete Buttigieg or even if she doesn’t, I believe it’s time for a woman of color presidential candidate to select as VP a highly qualified, decorated veteran – who happens to be a gay man.

Why it's time for a vice president who happens to be gay (and maybe because of it)

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Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Los Angeles, CA

The Spun

After claiming her seventh career gold medal in gymnastics this week, Biles is now tied for the second-most gold medals by a female athlete in Olympic gymnastics history. She can win one more gold this year but she still needs to reach nine to tie the all-time record - and the only way to do that ...

Simone Biles Was Asked If She'll Compete In 2028 Olympics

Milwaukee, WI

The Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The death of Black man who was pinned to the ground by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel has been ruled a homicide, according to an autopsy released Friday. D’Vontaye Mitchell suffocated while being restrained on June 30 and was suffering from the effects of drugs...

Death of a Black man pinned down by security guards outside a Milwaukee hotel is ruled a homicide

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan along with Russian-American radio journalist Alsu Kurmasheva are expected to be part of a prisoner exchange the Biden administration has agreed to with Russia. The exchange is expected later Thursday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.

What we know about the prisoner swap for Gershkovich, Whelan

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Ok, I know that Sarah Palin, the 2008 GOP Vice Presidential nominee did not say that she saw Russia from her house. What Palin did say about Russia was this: "They're our next-door neighbors, and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska.’ Tina Fey, on Saturday Night Live, just paraphrased, sort of, what Palin said, making it sound more homey.

When a childless cat lady can see Russia from her house

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Brittney Griner, former Russian captive and current Olympian, celebrates historic prisoner swap

WNBA superstar and former Russian detainee Brittney Griner expressed profound joy and relief as three Americans returned home following a historic prisoner exchange withRussia. Griner, who...

Brittney Griner, former Russian captive and current Olympian, celebrates historic prisoner swap

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