Paul Whelan seen in Russian prison in rare video
American Paul Whelan was seen inside a Russian penal colony in a rare video broadcast on Russian TV.
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Video of Paul Whelan released by Russia
Russian state media has released a rare video of American Paul Whelan in custody. Wheelan has been detained by Russia since December 2018. CBS News is not airing the video in full as it likely serves as Russian propaganda. Humeyra Pamuk, senior foreign policy reporter at Reuters, joined CBS News to discuss the latest.
Blinken had "long, frank" phone call with Paul Whelan
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by phone with Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018.
Trevor Reed, released in U.S.-Russia swap in 2022, injured in Ukraine
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Senators write letter to Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich
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U.S. citizen Michael Travis Leake detained in Moscow on drug charges
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Russian lobbies to be part of potential U.S.-Russia prisoner swap
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Paul Whelan says he thinks "the wheels are turning" toward his release
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U.S. ambassador visits Paul Whelan, American imprisoned in Russia
"His release remains an absolute priority," the U.S. Embassy in Moscow said.
Paul Whelan's family says his "resilience is shaken" as he awaits release in Russia
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U.S. journalist meets lawyers in Russia
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Four years since Russia detained Paul Whelan
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Brittney Griner urges supporters to write letters to Paul Whelan in prison
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White House defends Griner-for-Bout swap
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Brittney Griner plays basketball for first time since leaving Russian prison
Griner hit the court at Fort Sam in Houston, where she is undergoing medical evaluations and spending time with family, her agent said.
Brittney Griner undergoing evaluation in U.S.
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.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Judge in Minnesota orders ICE chief to appear in court
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Key legislators seek DOJ records on Alex Pretti and Renee Good killings by next week
Congress is ratcheting up its scrutiny of the killing of Alex Pretti by a federal agent in Minneapolis, with some Democrats pressing the Justice Department for records on its investigation.
Noem facing internal scrutiny but expected to keep job, sources say
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Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Shapiro says Minneapolis mission "must be terminated," says Noem should be fired
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With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
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Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
The families of two Trinidadian men who were killed in a boat strike sued the U.S. government, arguing the "premeditated and intentional killings lack any plausible legal justification."
Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
Amazon acknowledged it hasn't yet "created a truly distinctive customer experience" in announcing move to scale back its brick-and-mortar grocery business.
Judge tosses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon voter rolls
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UPS to slash workforce by up to 30,000 jobs this year
UPS executive said the delivery company is moving to cut costs and plans to offer a voluntary separation program for full-time drivers.
"Doomsday Clock" moves to closest point yet to catastrophe
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Amazon is closing its Amazon Fresh grocery and Go convenience stores
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Social media giants face trial over allegations their tech is addictive
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Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
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Judge tosses Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon voter rolls
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Judge in Minnesota orders ICE chief to appear in court
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Shapiro says Minneapolis mission "must be terminated," says Noem should be fired
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Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
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Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
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Academy of Pediatrics vaccine reccomendations
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Families of 2 men killed in Caribbean boat strike sue U.S. government
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Experts warn "AI slop" distorting history as world remembers the Holocaust
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With all Israeli hostages recovered, U.N. pushes for next steps in Gaza
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Milan mayor says ICE agents not welcome for Winter Olympics
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Australia sizzles in blistering heat wave with temperatures as high as 120
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