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Is the Meme About Brittney Griner and Audrey Lorber True?

According to the meme, a white American named Audrey Lorber received far less jail time...

Kremlin Says Griner Swap Must Be Discussed Without Publicity

The Kremlin said that it's open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving American...

In Rare Contact, US Offers Russia Deal for Griner, Whelan

The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney...

WNBA’s Griner Says Poor Translation Clouded Arrest in Russia

American basketball star Brittney Griner testified at her drug trial in Russia that a language...

Griner Lawyer: WNBA Star Had Doctor’s Letter for Cannabis

A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is jailed in Russia on drug charges,...

Russian Media: Griner Pleads Guilty in Russia Drugs Trial

Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling during her...

White House: Biden Has Read Griner Letter Pleading for Help

Brittney Griner's appeal to President Joe Biden in a handwritten letter continued to garner reaction...

Trial for US Basketball Star Begins in Moscow-Area Court

American basketball star Brittney Griner appeared in a Moscow-area court for trial about 4 1/2...

US Basketball Star Griner Appears in Russian Court

A Russian court has set the start date of the criminal trial of U.S. basketball...

Did Video Show Russian Missile ‘Boomerang’ in Ukraine, Striking Troops Who Launched It?

We looked for the origins of a viral video that supposedly showed a Russian missile...

WNBA Star Griner’s Russia Detention Extended for Third Time

WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2.

Did Putin’s Legs Buckle During a Ceremony Due to Cancer or Parkinson’s Disease?

We received reader mail that asked us to look at a video clip that purportedly...