American citizen among 3 detainees released from Belarus
An American citizen is one of three detainees released by Belarus following negotiations with envoys from the Trump administration. The identity of the American detainee has not yet been released.
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Journalist, American among 3 prisoners freed from Belarus
Andrei Kuznechyk was released from prison and reunited with his family on Wednesday.ABC News - 20m -
Belarus Frees an American and 2 Others as It Tries to Thaw Relations
Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, Belarus’s autocratic president and Russia’s closest ally, has taken steps to soften his country’s isolation from the West.The New York Times - 27m -
At least one U.S. citizen released from Belarus, Trump official says
Adam Boehler, the U.S. envoy for hostages, disclosed the release Wednesday.CBS News - 1h -
U.S. citizen, two others released from Belarus, official says
A Trump administration official says three people have been released from detention in Belarus, including one U.S. citizen. This comes as news emerges of President Trump holding a call with Russian ...CBS News - 1h -
US to release Russian in exchange for freed American teacher Marc Fogel
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American teacher released after nearly 4 years in Russian captivity
Marc Fogel, an American teacher held in a Russian prison for nearly four years, was welcomed back to the United States by President Donald Trump on Tuesday after the White House secured his release ...NBC News - 8h -
White House says American among three freed in Belarus
The White House said Wednesday that President Trump secured the release of at least three people jailed in Belarus, including an American it has not named and a Belarusian journalist. The ...The Hill - 2h -
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Details hazy on deal to release American Marc Fogel from Russian captivity
It's still unclear how officials negotiated the deal for American teacher Marc Fogel's release from Russian captivity. Another American could be freed Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron ...CBS News - 5h -
Steve Witkoff discusses American teacher's release from Russia after over 3-year detainment
Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the release of American Marc Fogel from Russia. Fogel, a teacher who was detained in Russia for ...CBS News - 6h -
What to know about American Marc Fogel's release from Russian captivity
American teacher Marc Fogel, who had been held in Russia since 2021, is back on U.S. soil after his release from captivity. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has ...CBS News - 7h -
Trump meets with Marc Fogel after release from Russia
Marc Fogel returned to the United States on Tuesday after spending more than three years in prison in Russia, expressing his appreciation to President Trump during an emotional meeting at the White ...The Hill - 16h -
Marc Fogel, American teacher held in Russia for 3.5 years, back in U.S. after release
Marc Fogel, an American school teacher, held by Russia for 3 1/2 years, will be released and allowed to come home, the White House said on Tuesday.NBC News - 16h -
American Teacher Marc Fogel Released From Russian Prison
In a deal negotiated by the Trump administration, American teacher Marc Fogel is on his way home to the U.S. after over three years detention in Russia. The U.S. said he was wrongfully detained. ...NBC News - 21h -
Family of Marc Fogel reacts to his release from Russian prison: "It's extraordinary"
After three-and-a-half years of imprisonment in Russia, Butler, Pennsylvania, native Marc Fogel is returning home.CBS News - 21h -
Marc Fogel released from Russia after talks with Trump envoy
White House claims detained teacher was freed after ‘show of good faith’ by MoscowFinancial Times - 1d -
Russia releases American school teacher held for 3 1/2 years
Marc Fogel, an American school teacher who has been held in Russia for 3 1/2 years, was released and is due to come back to the U.S. Fogel had been sentenced to 14 years in prison by Russia. NBC ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump secures release of American detained in Russia
The Trump administration announced Tuesday it has negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher who has been detained in Russia on drug charges since his arrest in 2021. National ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump has promised reciprocal tariffs. Americans could pay more on imports from these countries.
President Donald Trump has announced his intention to create a reciprocal-tariff regime that increases taxes on the products Americans buy from countries that impose their own high import taxes.MarketWatch - 1d -
3 Convicted of Murder for Luring Men From Gay Bars to Their Deaths
Two men were fatally drugged as their bank accounts were being drained. The killers lurked outside Manhattan clubs near closing time.The New York Times - 1d -
Israeli delegation returns from ceasefire talks, Hamas releases 3 hostages in frail condition
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an Israeli delegation that went to Doha for talks on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal returned to Israel Monday morning. Hamas released three more ...CBS News - 2d -
American vs. Lafayette odds, prediction: 2025 college basketball picks, Feb. 10 best bets from proven model
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Court blocks administration from deporting 3 Venezuelan immigrants to Gitmo
A federal blocked the Trump administration from sending three Venezuelan immigrants held in New Mexico to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base as part of the president's immigration crackdown.CBS News - 2d -
U.S. Marine from California among 4 killed in Philippines plane crash
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Hamas releases 3 hostages, a sigh of relief for their families and Israel
Scenes from the staged handover of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have angered Israelis. The events have made an already tenuous ceasefire more fragile. Chris Livesay reports.CBS News - 3d -
3 Israeli Hostages Are Released for 183 Palestinian Prisoners
The hostages, who were made to give public speeches thanking the Hamas militants who had held them captive, looked frail and gaunt, sparking dismay and outrage in Israel.The New York Times - 3d -
Judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Americans' sensitive data
Elon Musk and his team of cost-cutters at the Department of Government Efficiency have found their next target, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But security concerns about their actions - ...CBS News - 3d -
Gaza ceasefire live: Palestinian prisoners and detainees released in exchange for three Israeli hostages
Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced the ‘shocking’ images of freed Israeli hostages as Hamas accused Israel of ‘slow killing’ imprisoned Palestinians. A small crowd has gathered at Tel Aviv’s Hostages ...The Guardian - 4d -
Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners
Hamas militants freed three more Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for Israel releasing another 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement.ABC News - 4d -
Concerns spike over weak condition of latest 3 hostages released by Hamas
The frail condition of the latest three Israeli hostages released by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday as part of the fragile three-weeks-old ceasefire agreement has raised concerns. ...The Hill - 4d -
3 more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues to hold
It is the fifth hostage and prisoner exchange to occur as part of the first phase of the current ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.CBS News - 4d -
3 Takeaways From Penguins Epic Win Over Rangers
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Rangers on Friday night in one of the season's biggest upsets.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
New York leads multistate lawsuit to block DOGE from accessing Americans' personal data
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Hamas Names 3 Hostages to Be Released in Next Cease-Fire Exchange
The Israelis were identified as Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben-Ami, all of whom were abducted during the 2023 Hamas-led attack. Israel is expected to let dozens of Palestinian prisoners go in ...The New York Times - 5d -
Nick Cave, R.E.M., Devo among artists releasing music for wildfire benefit
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