Rolling StoneHow the Brittney Griner Prison Swap Almost Imploded — Until the White House Stopped ‘Ghosting on Families’Dec 10, 2022Matt SullivanBy Matt Sullivanmore_vert
CBS NewsBrittney Griner arrives in U.S. following her release by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor BoutDec 9, 2022Arden Farhi, Pat Milton & Andres TriayBy Arden Farhi, Pat Milton & Andres Triaymore_vert
CNNExclusive: Paul Whelan tells CNN he is 'disappointed' that more has not been done to secure his releaseDec 8, 2022Jennifer HanslerBy Jennifer Hanslermore_vert
The Washington PostHow many Americans are detained abroad? Here's a look at some of them.Dec 9, 2022Erin CunninghamBy Erin Cunninghammore_vert
The Wall Street JournalU.S. Reluctantly Embraces New Era of Hostage DiplomacyDec 9, 2022James T AREDDY & Aruna ViswanathaBy James T AREDDY & Aruna Viswanathamore_vert
The Texas TribuneHouston native Brittney Griner, a WNBA star, released from Russian custody in prisoner swapDec 8, 2022Rebekah Allen & Alejandro SerranoBy Rebekah Allen & Alejandro Serranomore_vert
NBC NewsFamily of Paul Whelan, American imprisoned in Russia, says it was warned about Brittney Griner's releaseDec 8, 2022Erik Ortiz & Hayley WalkerBy Erik Ortiz & Hayley Walkermore_vert
BBC.comBrittney Griner: Russia frees US basketball star in swap with arms dealer Viktor BoutDec 9, 2022Paul KirbyBy Paul Kirbymore_vert
POLITICOBiden had a 'painful' decision to make to secure Griner's release. He made it.Dec 8, 2022Alexander Ward & Jonathan LemireBy Alexander Ward & Jonathan Lemiremore_vert
The New York TimesRussia-Ukraine War: Brittney Griner Is Flying Home After Prisoner Swap With Russia (Published 2022)Dec 9, 2022Anton Troianovski, Anatoly Kurmanaev & Peter BakerBy Anton Troianovski, Anatoly Kurmanaev & Peter Bakermore_vert
The GuardianBrittney Griner freed from Russian prison in exchange for Viktor BoutDec 8, 2022Andrew Roth & Richard LuscombeBy Andrew Roth & Richard Luscombemore_vert
Forbes'Unpatriotic Embarrassment': Republicans Slam Biden's Deal To Free Brittney Griner As Paul Whelan Stays In RussiaDec 8, 2022Nick ReimannBy Nick Reimannmore_vert
USA TODAYWho is Viktor Bout, the arms dealer and 'Merchant of Death' freed in exchange for Brittney Griner?Dec 8, 2022John BaconBy John Baconmore_vert
Fox NewsBiden prisoner exchange for Brittney Griner leaves behind Marine veteran Paul Whelan — againDec 8, 2022Anders HagstromBy Anders Hagstrommore_vert
CBS SportsBrittney Griner situation explained: WNBA All-Star released from Russian custody after prisoner swapFeb 7, 2023Isabel Gonzalez, Wajih Albaroudi & Shanna McCarristonBy Isabel Gonzalez, Wajih Albaroudi & Shanna McCarristonmore_vert
The Independent USDonald Trump slams Brittney Griner deal after ignoring Paul Whelan for two yearsDec 8, 2022Andrew FeinbergBy Andrew Feinbergmore_vert
Voice of America - VOA NewsViktor Bout, Arms Dealer in Prisoner Swap, Remembered as ‘Monster’Dec 8, 2022Garver RobBy Garver Robmore_vert
Los Angeles TimesLeBron James and Anthony Davis thrilled for Brittney Griner: 'It's amazing'Dec 12, 2022Broderick TurnerBy Broderick Turnermore_vert
The IndependentBrittney Griner freed: What did WNBA star do and why was she detained?Dec 9, 2022Graig GraziosiBy Graig Graziosimore_vert
ReutersRussian arms dealer says he wished Griner good luck at prisoner exchangeDec 10, 2022Peter GraffBy Peter Graffmore_vert
Vox.comWhy Brittney Griner was released from Russian detention in a prisoner swapDec 8, 2022Jonathan GuyerBy Jonathan Guyermore_vert
NPRBrittney Griner is back home in the U.S. after a prisoner swap with RussiaDec 9, 2022Emily OlsonBy Emily Olsonmore_vert
ABC NewsBrittney Griner updates: Athlete has reunited with her wifeDec 9, 2022Patricio Chile, Jon Haworth & Justin FishelBy Patricio Chile, Jon Haworth & Justin Fishelmore_vert
New York Post Who is Viktor Bout, 'Merchant of Death' US traded for Brittney Griner?Dec 8, 2022Evan Simko-BednarskiBy Evan Simko-Bednarskimore_vert
The WeekWho is Paul Whelan and why is he detained in Russia?Dec 9, 2022Theara ColemanBy Theara Colemanmore_vert
The Associated PressGriner in 'good spirits' in US after Russian prisoner swapDec 9, 2022Lekan Oyekanmi & Eric TuckerBy Lekan Oyekanmi & Eric Tuckermore_vert
CNNBrittney Griner immediately shook hands with members of the crew returning her to the US, hostage affairs official saysDec 11, 2022Jennifer HanslerBy Jennifer Hanslermore_vert
NBC NewsWNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian custody in a high-profile prisoner swap between the U.S. and MoscowDec 8, 2022Andrea Mitchell, Zoe Richards & Yuliya TalmazanBy Andrea Mitchell, Zoe Richards & Yuliya Talmazanmore_vert
NBC NewsBlack women played a critical role to help free Brittney GrinerDec 13, 2022Char AdamsBy Char Adamsmore_vert
NBC NewsHighlights: Brittney Griner released from Russian prison, Paul Whelan reactsDec 8, 2022more_vert
NBC NewsWNBA star Brittney Griner arrives back in U.S. after Russian prisoner swapDec 9, 2022Phil HelselBy Phil Helselmore_vert
BBC.comBrittney Griner lands in US after prisoner swap with RussiaDec 9, 2022Max MatzaBy Max Matzamore_vert
CNNWhy Viktor Bout's return to Russia is so important for Vladimir PutinDec 8, 2022Nick Paton WalshBy Nick Paton Walshmore_vert
CNNViktor Bout: The Russian arms dealer swapped for Brittney GrinerDec 8, 2022Eliza MackintoshBy Eliza Mackintoshmore_vert
CNNDecember 8, 2022 Brittney Griner and Russia-Ukraine newsDec 8, 2022Sana Noor Haq, Kathleen Magramo & Maureen ChowdhuryBy Sana Noor Haq, Kathleen Magramo & Maureen Chowdhurymore_vert
CNNBrittney Griner is back in the US and dunking again after almost 10 months detained in RussiaDec 13, 2022Holly Yan & Nouran SalahiehBy Holly Yan & Nouran Salahiehmore_vert
CNNBrittney Griner in 'good spirits' and getting an evaluation at a US military hospital, officials sayDec 9, 2022Travis Caldwell, Rosalina Nieves & Tina BurnsideBy Travis Caldwell, Rosalina Nieves & Tina Burnsidemore_vert
CNNAfter release from Russian custody, focus is on providing Brittney Griner and her family additional support, officials sayDec 10, 2022Aya ElamroussiBy Aya Elamroussimore_vert
POLITICOBiden strikes deal to free Brittney Griner from Russian custodyDec 8, 2022Alexander Ward, Jonathan Lemire & Eugene DanielsBy Alexander Ward, Jonathan Lemire & Eugene Danielsmore_vert
POLITICOThe Other American Jailed in Russia on Marijuana ChargesDec 10, 2022Ian WardBy Ian Wardmore_vert
NPRPaul Whelan is still detained in Russia after Brittney Griner's releaseDec 8, 2022Rachel TreismanBy Rachel Treismanmore_vert
The New York TimesBlowback Over Griner's Release Exposes Depth of America's Divisions (Published 2022)Dec 12, 2022Jonathan Weisman & Ken BensingerBy Jonathan Weisman & Ken Bensingermore_vert
The New York TimesGriner's Detention Showed the Strength and the Struggle in Women's Sports (Published 2022)Dec 9, 2022Shauntel LoweBy Shauntel Lowemore_vert
The New York TimesThe End of Griner's Detention Begins a New Wave of W.N.B.A. Activism (Published 2022)Dec 9, 2022Kris Rhim & Jonathan AbramsBy Kris Rhim & Jonathan Abramsmore_vert
The New York TimesAn Open Letter to Welcome Home Brittney GrinerDec 9, 2022Kurt StreeterBy Kurt Streetermore_vert
The New York TimesInside the Prisoner Swap That Freed Brittney Griner (Published 2022)Dec 9, 2022Peter Baker & Michael D. ShearBy Peter Baker & Michael D. Shearmore_vert
The New York TimesRussia-Ukraine War: Brittney Griner Evaluated After Prisoner Swap (Published 2022)Dec 9, 2022Anton Troianovski, Anushka Patil & Marc SantoraBy Anton Troianovski, Anushka Patil & Marc Santoramore_vert
The Washington PostWho is Paul Whelan, the former U.S. Marine held in Russia?Dec 8, 2022Paulina Fajardo Villegas & Kelsey AblesBy Paulina Fajardo Villegas & Kelsey Ablesmore_vert
The Washington PostIn swapping Viktor Bout for Brittney Griner, Biden faced resistanceDec 9, 2022John Hudson, Devlin Barrett & Karen DeYoungBy John Hudson, Devlin Barrett & Karen DeYoungmore_vert
The Washington PostBrittney Griner lands in San Antonio after release from Russian prisonDec 9, 2022Arelis Hernandez & Niha MasihBy Arelis Hernandez & Niha Masihmore_vert
The Washington PostViktor Bout says he wished Brittney Griner luck during prisoner swapDec 11, 2022Jennifer HassanBy Jennifer Hassanmore_vert
The GuardianBrittney Griner in Texas medical facility as political fallout over swap continuesDec 12, 2022Edward PilkingtonBy Edward Pilkingtonmore_vert