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The Memo: Two Americas draw vastly different lessons from Brittney Griner saga

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Why Biden’s decision to make the Brittney Griner deal poses big political risks

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US 'deeply concerned' about Whelan after week without contact

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Blinken to discuss proposal to free Paul Whelan, Brittney Griner with Russian counterpart

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