Who is Viktor Bout, Russia's 'Merchant of Death' freed in prisoner swap for Brittney Griner?
The U.S. and Russia agreed to swap WNBA star Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout, an arms dealer who was portrayed in the 2005 film "Lord of War."
The U.S. and Russia agreed to swap WNBA star Brittney Griner for Viktor Bout, an arms dealer who was portrayed in the 2005 film "Lord of War."
Brittney Griner prisoner swap: Viktor Bout was serving sentence in Illinois before heading back to Russia
There is an Illinois connection in the prisoner swap of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner and the notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout — known as "The Merchant of Death."
There is an Illinois connection in the prisoner swap of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner and the notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout — known as "The Merchant of Death."
Legal advisor weighs in on Brittney Griner prisoner swap: 'get all the Americans out'
Tom Firestone says the swap was a very difficult decision for the Biden administration, who opted to go ahead with this prisoner swap even though other Americans are still wrongly detained in Russia.
Tom Firestone says the swap was a very difficult decision for the Biden administration, who opted to go ahead with this prisoner swap even though other Americans are still wrongly detained in Russia.
Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap
Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Brittney Griner released in prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer
President Joe Biden is applauding the work to free Brittney Griner. But the prisoner swap left behind Paul Whelan - an American still held in Russia.
President Joe Biden is applauding the work to free Brittney Griner. But the prisoner swap left behind Paul Whelan - an American still held in Russia.
Russia frees WNBA star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap, American Paul Whelan left behind
The family of an American detained in Russia for nearly four years said Thursday that the Biden administration "made the right decision" in agreeing to a prisoner exchange that freed WNBA star Brittney Griner, but they are "devastated" that Paul Whelan remains behind.
The family of an American detained in Russia for nearly four years said Thursday that the Biden administration "made the right decision" in agreeing to a prisoner exchange that freed WNBA star Brittney Griner, but they are "devastated" that Paul Whelan remains behind.
American Paul Whelan left behind again in Russia-US prisoner swap
President Joe Biden said the White House has 'not forgotten' about Paul Whelan, an American veteran who's been jailed in Russia since December 2018.
President Joe Biden said the White House has 'not forgotten' about Paul Whelan, an American veteran who's been jailed in Russia since December 2018.
Brittney Griner freed in 1-for-1 prisoner swap with Russia
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, the White House said.
Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, the White House said.
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy named Time's 2022 Person of the Year
Time named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as its 2022 Person of the Year, noting his success as a wartime leader amid the months-long battle with Russia.
Time named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as its 2022 Person of the Year, noting his success as a wartime leader amid the months-long battle with Russia.
Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Here are the finalists for Time's 2022 Person of the Year
Ten candidates have made the shortlist to become Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year. The title will be revealed on Wednesday.
Ten candidates have made the shortlist to become Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year. The title will be revealed on Wednesday.
China eases some controls but gives no sign of when 'zero COVID' strategy will end
China’s “zero-COVID“ strategy has confined millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.
China’s “zero-COVID“ strategy has confined millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.
‘It is a somber mood’: U.S. reflects on opportunity squandered vs. Netherlands
Matt Turner said the "silence was deafening" in the United States' locker room after the team's disappointing 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands.
Matt Turner said the "silence was deafening" in the United States' locker room after the team's disappointing 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands.
Social media reacts to USA loss to Netherlands: US fans let it all out
"We’re moving in the right direction, for sure, but we need to keep pushing, because we’re not there yet," US captain Tyler Adams said after the team's knockout loss.
"We’re moving in the right direction, for sure, but we need to keep pushing, because we’re not there yet," US captain Tyler Adams said after the team's knockout loss.
Massive wave kills US passenger, injures 4 others on Antarctic Viking cruise
The 62-year-old woman was hit by broken glass when the wave broke cabin windows during a storm, authorities said. Viking called it a “rogue wave incident.”
The 62-year-old woman was hit by broken glass when the wave broke cabin windows during a storm, authorities said. Viking called it a “rogue wave incident.”
Only 5%-6% of world’s plastic is recycled and production is only increasing, report says
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
Big news for Chicago after president of France visits U.S.
French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the United States brought news of a big deal for Chicago.
French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the United States brought news of a big deal for Chicago.
UChicago signs deal with France to build research center
French President Emmanuel Macron?s state visit to the United States brought news of a big deal for Chicago.
French President Emmanuel Macron?s state visit to the United States brought news of a big deal for Chicago.
Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who guided country's economic rise, dies at 96
Jiang Zemin led China out of isolation after the army crushed the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in 1989 and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth.
Jiang Zemin led China out of isolation after the army crushed the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests in 1989 and supported economic reforms that led to a decade of explosive growth.
Brittney Griner: Russian diplomat says prisoner swap with US remains possible
The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, including through a possible prisoner swap with Moscow.
The Biden administration has been trying for months to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American jailed in Russia, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, including through a possible prisoner swap with Moscow.