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U.S. Officials Alarmed After New Intelligence Suggest Russia's Military Leaders Discuss Use of Nuclear Weapons

Several senior U.S. officials had raised alarm after new intelligence reports suggested that Russia's military leaders talked about when and how Moscow would use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.

Joe Biden Still Thinks Vladimir Putin Will Use Nuclear Weapons, Says 'If He Has No Intention, Why Does He Keep Talking About It?'

Oct 28, 2022 05:43 AM EDT By Mary Webber

President Joe Biden has reiterated his fear that Vladimir Putin will carry out his nuclear threats after the president of Russia delivered an anti-Western speech.

Brittney Griner Case: WNBA Star to Be Sent to Penal Colony in Russia Notorious for 'Abuses' for at Least 8 Years

Oct 26, 2022 04:53 AM EDT By Rick Martin

WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner will now serve nine years in a penal colony in Russia.

Brittney Griner Update: WNBA Star in Bad Condition in Russian Prison

Oct 14, 2022 09:44 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The WNBA star Brittney Griner is reportedly struggling in prison in Russia after she has been wrongfully detained for eight months on drug smuggling charges.

Joe Biden Says Vladimir Putin ‘Totally Miscalculated’ Russia’s Ability to Invade Ukraine

Oct 12, 2022 03:34 AM EDT By Mary Webber

President Joe Biden believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin has "totally miscalculated" Russia's ability to invade Ukraine, adding that the latter is a "rational actor."

Joe Biden Says Vladimir Putin's Nuclear Threats Are Real, Could Spark Catastrophic 'Armageddon'

Oct 07, 2022 04:50 AM EDT By Mary Webber

President Joe Biden has warned that Russia's President Vladimir Putin's threat of using nuclear weapons was real, which could lead to "Armageddon."

Espionage Case: Army Doctor, Wife Arrested for Trying to Sell Medical Secrets to Russia

Oct 02, 2022 10:51 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After a U.S. naval engineer and his wife were arrested for trying to sell confidential data to another country, an army doctor and his wife were also arrested for trying to sell confidential information to Russia.

Meta Shuts Down Chinese and Russian-run Facebook and Instagram Pages Trying to Influence U.S. Elections

Sep 27, 2022 11:18 PM EDT By Rick Martin

With the midterm elections happening in a few weeks, social media companies are now going after foreign-run websites believed to be trying to influence local elections.

Edward Snowden, NSA Whistleblower, Granted Citizenship by Russia's Vladimir Putin

Sep 26, 2022 09:39 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Edward Snowden, the former NSA contractor who spoke against U.S. surveillance programs, has been given citizenship by Russia's President Vladimir Putin.

Khosta-2 More Dangerous? Scientists Warn New Bat Virus Is Similar to COVID-19 Infecting Humans but Resists Current Vaccines

Sep 23, 2022 08:02 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Researchers recently discovered Khosta-2, a bat virus similar to SARS-CoV-2 that is also capable of infecting humans.

U.S. Navy Bribery Scandal: Fat Leonard Arrested in Venezuela While Trying to Flee to Russia

Sep 22, 2022 10:12 PM EDT By Rick Martin

After cutting off his ankle monitor and escaping house arrest last September 4, the infamous Malaysian defense contractor involved in the largest bribery scandal in U.S. Navy history, Leonard Glenn Francis, better known as "Fat Leonard," was captured by Interpol agents in Caracas.

Russia's Vladimir Putin Says 'Colombia Is a Promising Partner' as He Courts Latin America in the Midst of Ukraine War

Sep 21, 2022 06:42 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Russian President Vladimir Putin described Colombia as a "promising partner of Russia in Latin America," adding that his country is interested in maintaining friendly relations with Colombians.

Joe Biden Meets With Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan's Families, Commits to Bring Them Home From Russia

Sep 17, 2022 01:41 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, both currently detained in Russia, finally met with President Joe Biden at the White House on Friday.

Donald Trump Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton Over Russia Collusion Claims Junked by Florida Judge Who Calls It a 'Manifesto'

Sep 10, 2022 01:00 AM EDT By Ivan Korrs

A Florida judge has junked former President Donald Trump's lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and former top FBI officials.

Brittney Griner Case: Dennis Rodman Backs Out of Mission to Bring Detained WNBA Star Back on U.S. Soil

Aug 26, 2022 04:50 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Dennis Rodman has decided not to get involved with the case of WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia after the U.S. government strongly advised against his plans.

Brittney Griner Case: Russia Confirms Prisoner Swap Talks With U.S. After Joe Biden Calls for Release of WNBA Star

Aug 12, 2022 06:13 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Russia confirmed that it was carrying out prisoner swap negotiations with the U.S. that could bring WNBA star Brittney Griner home.