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Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced she will no longer be a member of the Democratic Party, raising questions about how independent politicians can really be. (Image credit: Alex Brandon/AP)

Jennifer Hadley claimed the top prize for her photo of a 3-month-old lion cub tumbling out of a tree in the Serengeti region of Tanzania. (Image credit: Jennifer Hadley/Comedy Wildlife 2022)

Borodianka was largely reduced to rubble by the Russian invasion. It’s become a symbol of the devastation inflicted by the Russian forces, and attracted a recent visit by the artist Banksy. (Image credit: Natalie Keyssar for NPR)

Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following her release by Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout  CBS News NBC News issues correction after reporting Biden had a ‘choice’ between Griner or Whelan in prisoner swap  Fox News Russia demanded that

President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions  The White House

Statement from President Biden on Political Prisoners in Cuba  The White House

Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by First Lady Jill Biden at a Virtual Event on COVID-19 and the Holiday Season  The White House

After release from Russian custody, focus is on providing Brittney Griner and her family additional support, officials say  CNN Russian state television mocks U.S. for Brittney Griner prisoner exchange  Fox News New video reveals what Brittney Griner endured inside Russian penal colony  CNN

Parliament is banning high-pressure tactics cited by the suspect in the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

80-year-old known for promoting ties between young Israeli and Arab musicians will perform twice in Berlin after halt in appearances due to ‘serious neurological condition’