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Joe Biden brings Brittney Griner home, but may face some criticism

Joe Biden just pulled off one of his best movessince he’s been holding the U.S. reins by bringing Brittney Griner back to the States. The WNBA player is finally coming home after about five months in a cell in Russia.

To pull off this master stroke, Biden traded prisoner Viktor Bout, the notorious Russian arms dealer who was selling a sentence in the United States.

WNBA star Brittney Griner was released in a one-for-one prisoner swap with “Merchant of Death” arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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Bout was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2012 as he conspired to kill Americans, hence the source of his nickname the “death dealer.”

Biden certainly brings a big wave of happiness and relief to millions with this “release” of Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for carrying cannabis oil in her luggage.

However, Bout’s release will be met with much criticism, as some believed he was going to be “traded” in return for Paul Whelan, an ex-Marine convicted in Russia of espionage.

However, the important thing about this one is that the Whelan family is very comfortable and totally understands the nature of this trade.

All in all, Griner will be back for the holiday season and his severely damaged psychological aspect will be able to begin a rebuild sooner than later.

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It happened on a… June 5

2018

Miss America pageant announces an end to its swimsuit competition.

2015

French Open Women’s Tennis: Serena Williams wins her 3rd French title and 20th Grand Slam singles event; beats Lucie Šafářová of Czech Republic 6-3, 6-7, 6-2.

2013

The first article based on NSA leaked documents by Edward Snowden are published by the Guardian Newspaper in the UK.

1998

“The Truman Show”, starring Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, and Ed Harris, is released.

1989

Toronto Blue Jays Skydome stadium opens, Milwaukee Brewers win 5-3.

1981

AIDS Epidemic officially begins when US Centers for Disease Control reports on pneumonia affecting five homosexual men in Los Angeles.

1968

Robert F. Kennedy, a U.S. presidential candidate, is shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, by Sirhan Sirhan, a Palestinian. Kennedy dies the next day.

1967

The Six Day War between Israel and Egypt, Syria and Jordan began.

The National Hockey League (NHL) awarded three new franchises. The Minnesota North Stars, the California Golden Seals and the Los Angeles Kings.

1956

Elvis Presley introduces his new single, “Hound Dog”, on The Milton Berle Show, scandalizing the audience with his suggestive hip movements.

1752

Benjamin Franklin flew a kite for the first time to demonstrate that lightning was a form of electricity.

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Josh Anderson proposed to his girlfriend in Italy!

Habs forward Josh Anderson took advantage of a splendid vacation in Italy to propose to his girlfriend Paola Finizio.

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“My person, forever !!!! The most perfect night in my always happy place. Here’s to a lifetime of loving you @joshanderson_77,” Paola wrote on Instagram.

We can also see from several photos posted by Finizio that the lovebirds are truly having a dream vacation, and in an absolutely gorgeous Italian setting!

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The Montreal Canadiens congratulated the lovebirds, in the many reactions and comments obtained by the publication, of the good news on Instagram!

“Omg congratulations!!!”, Carey Price’s wife Angela Price also wrote!

Of course, we too wish the lovers much happiness!

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Kim Cattrall joins And Just Like That… and the web goes wild

Fans of Sex In The City were delighted to learn that actress Kim Cattrall who played Samantha Jones in the cult series, was making a return in person to the cast of the second season of the saga’s new TV installment, And Just Like That…

According to Variety, one of the franchise’s most iconic characters, Samantha Jones, appears in the second season for just a moment, enough to bring her character back to life… and set the web on fire in the process!

In this scene, we get to witness the reconciliation between Samantha and Carrie, who have had a rather strained relationship since the first season!

Unfortunately for some, her appearance is not a sign of a continuation of her character…

Back in 2016, Kim Cattrall publicly announced that she had had enough of playing Samantha, as she didn’t feel that the script for a proposed third film did her character justice. What’s more, the star has been at loggerheads with Sarah Jessica Parker for some time now.

In fact, Cattrall reportedly didn’t talk to any of the original cast during the filming of her scene!

However, we’re convinced that seeing the actress who left her mark on more than one generation, for a short while, will be a balm to the hearts of many!

What do you think?