December 8, 2022 Brittney Griner and Russia-Ukraine news

In the days leading to Brittney Griner’s release, US officials grew increasingly convinced it was no longer a matter of if, but when. That reality was the driver behind an invitation to Brittney’s wife Cherelle Griner earlier this week to come to the White House early Thursday morning, according to…

2022: The year in pictures

2022: The year in pictures The world witnessed an unwieldy and unparalleled set of news events in 2022. It was a year that captured historically significant and surprising moments, triggering disbelief and despair. Yet some days offered joy and pride.From Russia’s war in Ukraine to the mass shooting at an…

Live updates: Brittney Griner released from Russian detention

Months and months of “difficult” negotiations with the Russians culminated in Thursday’s prisoner swap securing the release of Brittney Griner, senior US administration officials said, with it becoming clear only in recent weeks that an opening existed for the deal to occur. How the swap unfolded: The final deal itself…

Keith Richards Fast Facts | CNN

CNN  —  Here’s a look at the life of Keith Richards, musician and founding member of the Rolling Stones. Birth date: December 18, 1943 Birth place: Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Birth name: Keith Richards Father: Bert Richards, factory worker Mother: Doris (Dupress) Richards Marriage: Patti Hansen (1983-present) Children: with Patti…

Live updates: Spain vs Morocco and other World Cup news and highlights

Morocco’s Nayef Aguerd fights for the ball in front of Morocco’s goal. (Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP/Getty Images) Morocco has sound defense to keep Spain at bay, but the Atlas Lions have been unable to hold possession of the ball whenever they had opportunity to put up a concerted and relentless attack in…

Blasts deep inside Russia hand Putin a fresh problem, with no obvious answer | CNN

CNN  —  Moscow’s accusation that Ukrainian drones struck two airbases deep inside Russia has once again raised the febrile question of escalation nine months into the war. The strikes are an extraordinary breach of Russia’s assumptions that it can protect its deep interior, from which safe harbors its strategic bombers…