
Russian lobbies to be part of potential U.S.-Russia prisoner swap
Alexander Vinnik, who is accused of money laundering, wants to be part of a potential prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia.
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Alexander Vinnik, who is accused of money laundering, wants to be part of a potential prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia.
"I have been told that I won't be left behind," Whelan told CNN in a phone interview from prison.
"His release remains an absolute priority," the U.S. Embassy in Moscow said.
His family worries he could be left behind again as the U.S. also pursues the release of a Wall Street Journal reporter.
The rare determination came less than two weeks after Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia.
Griner will describe "her stark and surreal time living in a foreign prison and the terrifying aspects of day-to-day life in a women's penal colony," her publisher said.
State Secretary Antony Blinken is calling for the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who he says is being wrongfully detained in Russia. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joined "Red and Blue" to discuss how the case compares to other Americans who have faced Russian detention.
Lawyers for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich visited him for the first time since his arrest in Russia. David Whelan, the brother of Paul Whelan, who is serving a 16-year prison sentence in Russia, joins CBS News to discuss.
A woman has been arrested in connection to the cafe explosion that killed pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Sunday, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Moscow to release American journalist Evan Gershkovich, CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports from Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers from London with more details, including on the call between Blinken and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov about Gershkovich and detained American Paul Whelan.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke briefly at a meeting of top diplomats from the Group of 20 nations.
Wednesday marks four years since U.S. marine veteran Paul Whelan was detained in Russia, accused of espionage. Joseph Dresen, senior program associate at the Wilson Center's Kennan Institute, joined CBS News to discuss Whelan's case and what it will take to bring him home.
The WNBA star asked social media followers to join her in sending letters to Whelan, who is still detained in Russia.
Griner hit the court at Fort Sam in Houston, where she is undergoing medical evaluations and spending time with family, her agent said.
WNBA star Brittney Griner is still under medical supervision in Texas, but played basketball for the first time since being released from a Russian prison. The Biden administration is defending the deal that brought her home in exchange for a notorious Russian arms dealer. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Lawmakers are racing to pass a government spending bill before current funding expires Friday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes join "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the negotiations, plus the White House's efforts to bring home U.S. Marine veteran Paul Whelan from Russian detention.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Moscow said at the time it wanted "a spy for a spy."
Brittney Griner arrived in the U.S. early Friday following her release from Russia in a prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined Catherine Herridge to discuss the latest.
The State Department this summer added a risk indicator to its travel advisories for Russia and several countries.
Elizabeth Whelan said she is pleased to see Brittney Griner come home and that "any wrongfully detained American that comes back from overseas is a win for America."
Brittney Griner is back in the U.S. after Russia released her in a prisoner swap. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero with more on Griner's return, President Biden's conversation with Paul Whelan's family, and how the administration is reacting to Senator Kyrsten Sinema leaving the Democratic Party to become an independent.
After nearly 10 months in Russian prisons, Brittney Griner has landed in the United States as part of a prisoner swap with Russia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more about her journey and why the Biden administration could not bring home a second American, Paul Whelan, who's been locked up in Russia even longer.
Paul Whelan's sister Elizabeth Whelan joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about what her brother is facing while being detained in Russia. She also gives her thoughts on Brittney Griner's release and her phone call with President Biden.
Marine veteran Paul Whelan remains in Russian prison after WNBA star Brittney Griner was freed in a prisoner swap with Viktor Bout, nicknamed the ""Merchant of Death."" Ryan Fayhee, attorney for the Whelan family, spoke to CBS News on Whelan's condition.
The Biden administration is receiving some criticism for the release of convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout as part of a prisoner swap for WNBA star Brittney Griner. Some U.S. officials are worried about the national security implications of Bout's return to Russia. CBS News chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues discusses the situation.
Donald Trump's legal team has been told the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
A senior government official said the suspect was in custody after the mass-stabbing incident in the French Alps town of Annecy.
The drop in air quality comes as more than 100 wildfires continue to burn across the Canadian border in Quebec and Ottawa.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently transported a group of undocumented migrants from Texas to Sacramento.
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer had earlier planned to move ahead with efforts to hold the FBI director in contempt of Congress.
They were let go over their treatment of Richard "Randy" Cox after his arrest in New Haven in November 2022. The two and three others are criminally charged.
Jay Johnston has been arrested and charged for his alleged participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Ajike "AJ" Owens was a single mother of four, remembered for a "smile that would light up the room." She will be laid to rest on Monday, lawyers for her family said.
Emma Coronel Aispuro is scheduled to be released in mid-September, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas both disappeared while riding their bicycles along the Arizona Canal, according to authorities.
The Biden administration announced several new protections for LGBTQ families and transgender children ahead of White House Pride event.
They were let go over their treatment of Richard "Randy" Cox after his arrest in New Haven in November 2022. The two and three others are criminally charged.
Many service employees are seeing smaller tips as inflation-hit consumers rebel against digital gratuities.
Many service employees are seeing smaller tips as inflation-hit consumers rebel against digital gratuities.
Union of rival golf tours signifies that "human rights clearly took a back seat to the merger's financial benefits," critics say.
Air pollution costs the U.S. $800 billion a year, data shows. Wildfires — driven by climate change — are making it worse.
Millions of workers who work outdoors should take extra precautions due to the poor air quality in parts of the Northeast, a physician says.
Public schools barred students from going outside, while sports organizations scrapped events because of unhealthy air.
The Biden administration announced several new protections for LGBTQ families and transgender children ahead of White House Pride event.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently transported a group of undocumented migrants from Texas to Sacramento.
Donald Trump's legal team has been informed that the former president is a target of the federal criminal investigation into possible mishandling of classified information.
President Joe Biden vetoed legislation Wednesday that would have repealed his plan to forgive student debt.
Parlatore thinks a charging decision could come within weeks, and he says Trump's legal team has a plan to respond.
One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Air pollution costs the U.S. $800 billion a year, data shows. Wildfires — driven by climate change — are making it worse.
As cities in the Northeast U.S. reach and even surpass "unhealthy" levels of air pollution, officials are urging people to avoid outside activities. Here's what to know about exercising when air quality is bad.
Here's what to know about the health effects of wildfire smoke as a thick haze continues its takeover of eastern U.S. skies.
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A senior government official said the suspect was in custody after the mass-stabbing incident in the French Alps town of Annecy.
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Director and screenwriter Steven Caple Jr. sat down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson to discuss directing "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts."
The SEC is suing crypto trading platform Coinbase, saying it is operating illegally as it failed to register as an exchange. It's the latest move in a crackdown against crypto companies. Jon-Jorge Aras, a partner at Warren Law Group and head of the firm's securities litigation, has more.
Some big tech companies are rolling back policies put in place to curb misinformation around the 2020 election, spurring concerns voters may find it difficult to decipher what information is real and what's fake in the 2024 presidential election cycle. CBS News election law contributor David Becker has more.
A new study claims that artificial intelligence is more accurate at predicting a patient's cancer risk than traditional methods. Janet Shamlian takes a look at how the emerging technology could help breast cancer diagnoses.
The update comes for those who "just wanted to type a ducking word," Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
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One cardiovascular specialist cautions that breathing the air laden with smoke from the Quebec and Nova Scotia wildfires is "probably worse than smoking a cigarette" in some places.
Millions of people across the Eastern U.S. are facing dangerous air quality due to hundreds of wildfires in Canada. The haze has disrupted flights and prompted warnings to stay inside. Dr. Leonardo Trasande, children's environmental health specialist, joins CBS News with tips to stay safe from the health risks associated with poor air quality.
Smoke traveling down from Canadian wildfires has caused the air quality in several states to reach hazardous levels. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on how officials are mitigating the fires, and how much longer people can expect the smoke to last. Plus, CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains the science behind the sky turning orange.
Forecasts suggest hazy skies and reduced air quality will persist across the Northeast and into the Midwest for at least a few more days.
Canada is on track to have its most destructive wildfire season in history — and climate change has set the stage.
Anthony Rauda fatally shot Tristan Beaudette in the head while the 35-year-old father camped in a tent with his young daughters.
Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas both disappeared while riding their bicycles along the Arizona Canal, according to authorities.
A senior government official said the suspect was in custody after the mass-stabbing incident in the French Alps town of Annecy.
They were let go over their treatment of Richard "Randy" Cox after his arrest in New Haven in November 2022. The two and three others are criminally charged.
Madeline Kingsbury, a 26-year-old mother of two, had been missing since late March. Police said human remains were found Wednesday during the search.
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