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July 7, 2022

US Congress website down for short time; Pro- Russian hacking group claims to have conducted attack

The website for U.S. Congress, Congress.gov, was down for a short time Thursday evening after a pro-Russian hacking group known as Killnet claimed to have conducted a cyberattack.

July 7, 2022

Brittney Griner stuck in Russia as Biden lacks 'gravitas' of Trump in securing releases: Sexton

Phoenix Mercury player Brittney Griner is facing years in a Russian prison over allegations she illicitly brought cannabis paraphernalia into the country.

July 7, 2022

Putin claims Russia's war in Ukraine is just beginning

Putin told parliamentary leaders that Russia's war in Ukraine is just getting started on Thursday, nearly five months after launching the invasion.

July 7, 2022

Brittney Griner 'decided to take full responsibility for her actions' with guilty plea, legal team says

Brittney Griner's legal team released a statement Thursday on the WNBA superstar's guilty plea in Russia. She "decided to take full responsibility for her actions."

July 7, 2022

Paul Whelan's family pleads for meeting with Biden as he toils in Russian labor camp for more than three years

The brother of Russian detainee and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan pleaded with President Biden to secure a safe return for all the wrongful detainees in Russia.

July 7, 2022

Family of Russian prisoner Paul Whelan 'astonished' by Biden-Griner call, wondering if he'll be 'left behind'

The family of Paul Whelan is questioning the treatment of their case compared to Brittney Griner after President Biden personally called the athlete's wife.

July 7, 2022

Mass burials around Mariupol doubled since May: report

The site of a mass grave near the southern port city of Mariupol has doubled since May following the conclusion of Russia's brutal siege of the city.

July 7, 2022

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia

Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges on Thursday, according to Reuters. She could face up to 10 years in prison.

July 7, 2022

Ukraine raises flag over Snake Island in war gain

Ukrainian soldiers have once again raised the Ukrainian flag over the infamous Snake Island after more months of Russian occupation.

July 7, 2022

Putin takes one last swipe at Boris Johnson after resignation announcement

Russian President Vladimir Putin took advantage of one last opportunity to poke fun at Boris Johnson before the Englishman announced his resignation on Thursday.