President Joe Biden, right, places his American flag pin on Paul Whelan at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., following Whelan's release as part of a 24-person prisoner swap between Russia and the United States, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.

Why the deal that freed Whelan, Gershkovich may be hard to duplicate

August 26, 2024

President Biden personally thanked more than 100 members of the U.S. government earlier this month for their help in negotiating...

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Paul Whelan, center, arrives at Kelly Field with Alsu Kurmasheva and Evan Gershkovich after being released by Russia, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in San Antonio.

Family of Novi man released from Russian prison say they can finally exhale

August 8, 2024

A Michigan family is celebrating after one of their own was released from a Russian prison last week, following more...

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Protesters climb a public monument as they celebrate the news of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024.

Detroit Evening Report: Bangladeshi Michiganders rejoice amid news of PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation

August 5, 2024

Many Bangladeshi Americans in Michigan are celebrating on Monday after receiving word that the country's prime minister resigned and fled...

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