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  • 9 months ago
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Here is what you need to know!
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00:00Just sincere gratitude for President Biden and his entire administration.
00:25Today my family is whole, but as you all are aware,
00:29there are so many other families who are not whole.

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