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Espionage Case: Army Doctor, Wife Arrested for Trying to Sell Medical Secrets to Russia

After a U.S. naval engineer and his wife were arrested for trying to sell confidential data to another country, an army doctor and his wife were also arrested for trying to sell confidential information to Russia.

Meta Shuts Down Chinese and Russian-run Facebook and Instagram Pages Trying to Influence U.S. Elections

Sep 27, 2022 11:18 PM EDT By Rick Martin

With the midterm elections happening in a few weeks, social media companies are now going after foreign-run websites believed to be trying to influence local elections.

Edward Snowden, NSA Whistleblower, Granted Citizenship by Russia's Vladimir Putin

Sep 26, 2022 09:39 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who spoke against U.S. surveillance programs, has been given citizenship by Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

Khosta-2 More Dangerous? Scientists Warn New Bat Virus Is Similar to COVID-19 Infecting Humans but Resists Current Vaccines

Sep 23, 2022 08:02 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Researchers recently discovered Khosta-2, a bat virus similar to SARS-CoV-2 that is also capable of infecting humans.

U.S. Navy Bribery Scandal: Fat Leonard Arrested in Venezuela While Trying to Flee to Russia

Sep 22, 2022 10:12 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After cutting off his ankle monitor and escaping house arrest last September 4, the infamous Malaysian defense contractor involved in the largest bribery scandal in U.S. Navy history, Leonard Glenn Francis, better known as "Fat Leonard," was captured by Interpol agents in Caracas.

Russia's Vladimir Putin Says 'Colombia Is a Promising Partner' as He Courts Latin America in the Midst of Ukraine War

Sep 21, 2022 06:42 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Russian President Vladimir Putin described Colombia as a "promising partner of Russia in Latin America," adding that his country is interested in maintaining friendly relations with Colombians.

Joe Biden Meets With Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan's Families, Commits to Bring Them Home From Russia

Sep 17, 2022 01:41 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, both currently detained in Russia, finally met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday.

Donald Trump Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton Over Russia Collusion Claims Junked by Florida Judge Who Calls It a 'Manifesto'

Sep 10, 2022 01:00 AM EDT By Ivan Korrs

A Florida judge has junked former President Donald Trump's lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and former top FBI officials.

Brittney Griner Case: Dennis Rodman Backs Out of Mission to Bring Detained WNBA Star Back on U.S. Soil

Aug 26, 2022 04:50 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Dennis Rodman has decided not to get involved with the case of WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia after the U.S. government strongly advised against his plans.

Brittney Griner Case: Russia Confirms Prisoner Swap Talks With U.S. After Joe Biden Calls for Release of WNBA Star

Aug 12, 2022 06:13 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Russia confirmed that it was carrying out prisoner swap negotiations with the U.S. that could bring WNBA star Brittney Griner home.

Joe Biden Calls Brittney Griner Verdict 'Unacceptable'; Athletes React to Russia's 9-Year Prison Sentence for WNBA Star

Aug 04, 2022 08:39 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

President Joe Biden blasts the sentence of a court in Russia vested to WNBA star Brittney Griner on Friday.

Donald Trump Blasts Brittney Griner for Bringing Drugs to Russia, Calls WNBA Star 'Spoiled'

Aug 02, 2022 07:53 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Former President Donald Trump slammed athlete Brittney Griner for bringing drugs to Russia and called the WNBA star "spoiled."

Biden Administration Seeking Prisoner Swap With Russia to Bring WNBA Player Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan Home

Jul 27, 2022 10:53 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The Biden administration is looking to bring back home WNBA player Brittney Griner and U.S. citizen Paul Whelan through a prisoner exchange with Russia.

Guatemala's Alejandro Giammattei Visits Ukraine to Express His Solidarity With Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Jul 26, 2022 01:26 AM EDT By Mary Webber

President of Guatemala Alejandro Giammattei paid a visit to Ukraine on Monday to express his solidarity with the country's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Russia Accuses US of Disrespecting Russian Law in Brittney Griner Case as Stephen Curry, Others Call for Her Release

Jul 22, 2022 07:55 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Russia has accused the United States of disrespecting its laws after U.S. officials said WNBA star Brittney Griner was "wrongfully detained" in Moscow.

Brazilian Model Thalita do Valle Who Volunteered to Fight With Ukraine Killed in Russia's Missile Strike

Jul 07, 2022 05:08 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Brazilian model Thalita do Valle, who volunteered to fight with Ukraine, was killed in a missile strike carried out by Russia.