Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence
Griner's teammates say they approached Thursday's game "with a heavy heart": "It's like you're just waiting for a bomb to drop."
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Griner's teammates speak out on her sentence
Brittney Griner’s Phoenix Mercury teammates spoke out Thursday, saying that Griner’s 9-year Russian prison sentence is “devastating” and feels like “you’re just waiting for a bomb to drop.”
Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russia
WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison on Thursday. Now, all eyes are on a possible prisoner swap. CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
Moscow ready to talk after Griner sentenced
Russian officials say they are ready to discuss a possible prisoner swap, just one day after WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner was sentenced by a Russian court to 9 years in prison for bringing cannabis oil into the country earlier this year. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins “CBS News Mornings” to discuss.
3 more ships loaded with grain depart Ukrainian ports
While the shipments have raised hopes of easing a global food crisis, experts say much of the grain is used for animal feed
CBS Evening News, August 4, 2022
Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison; Minor league players live in retirement community during baseball season
Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison
WNBA star Brittney Griner Thursday was sentenced to nine years in Russian prison after being convicted of drug possession. The Biden administration is focused on bringing both Griner and Paul Whelan, another American imprisoned in Russia, back to the U.S. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison
A Russian court found WNBA star Brittney Griner guilty of deliberately smuggling drugs into the country and sentenced her to nine years in prison. President Biden denounced the verdict. Attention now turns to the possibility of a high-stakes prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia. Nancy Cordes has the details.
NSC's John Kirby discusses Griner, Taiwan
WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced today to nine years in prison on drug charges in Russia. President Biden condemned the sentencing. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports on the verdict, and then John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss Griner's case, the prospects for a potential prison swap, and the rising tensions with China over Taiwan.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for August 4, 2022
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News," hosted by Margaret Brennan.
Russia sentences Brittney Griner to 9 years
WNBA star Brittney Griner was convicted and sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison for bringing cannabis vape cartridges into the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab, legal contributor Jessica Levinson, and Jonathan Franks, who has worked with families of other detained Americans, join anchors Lana Zak and Nikki Battiste with the breaking news.
Ukraine grain ship headed for Lebanon as war intensifies in southern region
The first grain ship to leave a Ukrainian port since the war began is headed to Lebanon. It cleared an inspection in Istanbul yesterday. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata joins Lana Zak and Nikki Battiste from Odesa with an update this morning and details on the Senate's approval of Sweden and Finland joining NATO.
Senators call on State Department to name U.S. special envoy to Belarus
The former Soviet state is continuing to support Russia's war in Ukraine.
Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years
A Russian court has sentenced WNBA star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on drug possession charges. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab and Russian law expert William Pomeranz react to the verdict and look at what's next for Griner as U.S. officials seek a prisoner swap.
First Ukraine grain ship passes inspection in Turkey and heads to Lebanon
Kyiv said 17 other vessels were "loaded and waiting permission to leave" Ukraine but there was no word on when they could depart.
Spain bans offices, bars and shops from setting AC below 80 degrees
The guidelines also include keeping heating at or below 66 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter.
Senate votes overwhelmingly to let Sweden and Finland join NATO
The sole no vote was Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri. Fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky voted present.
Former defense official Eric Edelman on lessons for Ukraine, Taiwan
Host Michael Morell talks with Edelman about range of potential scenarios for Ukraine and the impact the conflict may have on China and its approach to Taiwan.
House Speaker Pelosi makes trip to Taiwan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made her controversial visit to Taiwan despite threats from the Chinese government. CBS News' David Begnaud and Debra Alfarone speak with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News contributor Isaac Stone Fish on the implications of this closely watched trip.
Ex-Laker puts NBA championship rings up for auction to help Ukraine
"These rings will just sit in a safe, it cannot help me. I have to do something positive," he said.
Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking ceasefire
Ukrainian officials are accusing Russia of breaking a ceasefire. Russia had announced it would pause shelling so civilians in and around Mariupol and Volnovakha could evacuate, but Kyiv says the assault has not stopped. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay gives an update from Lviv, Ukraine.
Russia fails to occupy key areas of Ukraine
U.S. officials are expecting the Russia to recalibrate its military after failing to occupy key areas of Ukraine. Hudson Institute fellow Bryan Clark joins CBS News to discuss more.
Western officials warn of a potentially long war in Ukraine
Some western officials say it's possible the war in Ukraine could drag on for months, or even years. Retired Major John Spencer, chair of urban welfare studies at Madison Policy Forum, joined CBS News' Enrique Acevedo to discuss what we could see in the future and how the war might end.
Ukrainian resident discusses invasion
Russian forces continued their advance into Ukraine. CBS News' Elise Preston has the latest on the fourth day of attacks. Then, Ukrainian resident Mariia Shulalova joined CBS News' Lana Zak from a basement shelter to discuss what she's seeing in the country and why she remains optimistic for the future.
Urban fighting an advantage for Ukraine
Ukrainian forces are holding the capital city Kyiv despite increased shelling from Russia. Chair of urban warfare studies with the Madison Policy Forum and retired Maj. John Spencer explains to CBS News why fighting in urban areas will be a disadvantage for Russia.
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