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Brittney Griner holds a news conference ahead of return to court with Phoenix Mercury

Arts May 07

Brittney Griner describes release from Russia and readjusting to life at home

By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport

Arts May 06

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‘You don’t feel like a human,’ Brittney Griner describes her life in Russian confinement

She went from being the center of attention on professional basketball courts to the center of a global power struggle. Two years after she was first detained in Russia, Brittney Griner is sharing new details about her time held captive…

By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport

Nation May 20

G7 Summit in Hiroshima
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News Wrap: Debt ceiling standoff looms as Biden attends G7 talks

In our news wrap Saturday, Biden heads into his last day of the G7 summit in Japan as debt limit talks stall in Congress, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy arrived in Hiroshima to gather support from world leaders ahead of a planned…

World May 13

Drone view shows fishermen portaging their boats to safer ground due to Cyclone Mocha, in Teknaf Marine Drive, Cox's Bazar
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News Wrap: Bangladesh, Myanmar brace for powerful Cyclone Mocha

In our news wrap Saturday, a massive tropical cyclone barrels toward Myanmar and Bangladesh, Egypt says it brokered a new cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Pope Francis, North Carolina’s governor vetoed a state ban…

Nation May 13

WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks at Phoneix Mercury
Brittney Griner returns to the court for first time since detainment in Russia

The Phoenix Mercury star, who missed the entire 2022 season because of a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia, finished with 10 points and three rebounds in a WNBA preseason game against the Los Angeles Sparks.

By David Brandt, Associated Press

Apr 11

Brittney Griner says she’s working on memoir about Russian captivity

By Hillel Italie, Associated Press

Saying she is ready to share the "unfathomable" experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024.

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Feb 21

Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury for 2023 season

By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press

The 32-year-old had said she would return to Phoenix in a social media post in December after she returned home from her 10-month detainment in Russia.

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Jan 17

WATCH: Golden State Warriors visit the White House, thank Biden for bringing home Griner

By Associated Press

The Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in a six-game series last year. It was the team's fourth championship in eight seasons, but one that came only after a difficult rebuilding effort for the team.

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Dec 16

Watch 7:55
News Wrap: Biden signs short-term spending bill to avoid government shutdown

In our news wrap Friday, President Biden signed a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown by keeping federal agencies open through next week, basketball star Brittney Griner left a medical center in Texas after recovering from her time…

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Dec 16

Brittney Griner says she intends to play basketball again next season

By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press

Brittney Griner said she's “grateful” to be back in the United States and plans on playing basketball again next season for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury.

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