WNBA Star Brittney Griner Begs Biden To Get Her Out Of Russia After Being Detained For MONTHS

President Joe Biden presented some distinguished people with their Presidential Medal of Freedoms today, but one recipient was not in attendance.

Emily Longeretta The cast of “Boy Meets World” continues to take fans behind the scenes. During Tuesday’s episode of the “Pod Meets World,” hosts Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle and Rider Strong were joined by William “Rusty” Russ, who portrayed Alan Matthews on the ABC sitcom.During the discussion, the group spoke about the Morgan character, who was originally portrayed by Lily Nicksay for the first two seasons.

Hilarie Burton took to Instagram Thursday with an emotional post after her friend and One Tree Hill costar Bevin Prince's husband William Friend died earlier this week after he was struck by lightning.The One Tree Hill actress, 40, said Friend's death at 33 was 'unfathomable' after the fatal incident July 3, which occurred while he was on a boat in Wilmington, North Carolina near Masonboro Island.Burton on Instagram shared a shot to her 1.6 million followers of herself with Prince, 39, and One Tree Hill's Danneel Ackles, 43, posed together as she opened up about Prince's strength. The latest:Hilarie Burton, 40, took to Instagram Thursday with an emotional post after her friend and One Tree Hill costar Bevin Prince's husband William Friend died at 33 earlier this week after he was struck by lightning'In every group of friends, there’s always the "strong one,"' she said.

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It was a momentous day at the White House for Simone Biles, Megan Rapinoe and 15 other recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. President Biden bestowed the nation's highest civilian honor to the awardees in the East Room on Thursday. Biles made history at the ceremony as the youngest person to ever receive the Medal of Freedom.

ITV The X Factor star Tom Mann has issued a fresh update after the death of his fiancee on their wedding day. Danielle Hampson died last month. Today, Mann said: "Nearly three weeks on from what will always remain the worst day of my life.

President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients at the White House on Wednesday, including gymnast Simone Biles, former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and soccer champion Megan Rapinoe, as well as posthumous honors to Steve Jobs.

Always there for their fellow Raven. Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton and more One Tree Hill stars have sent love and support to Bevin Prince following the death of her husband, William Friend.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterSPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot developments in the Season 1 finale of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” currently streaming on Paramount+.One day in 2021, Paul Wesley got a call from his agents asking whether he would be interested in playing James T. Kirk, the iconic “Star Trek” character originated by William Shatner in the original “Trek” series from the 1960s.“And I was like, Kirk? The Captain Kirk?” Wesley tells Variety.

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Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in Russia on Thursday to drug possession and smuggling charges, telling a Moscow court she brought marijuana into the country by accident.Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February after Russian officials claimed she had cannabis oil in her luggage. A Russian judge ordered Griner, the Phoenix Mercury center who played in Russia during the WNBA off-season, to remain in custody.«I would like to plead guilty on the charges against me, but I had no intention on breaking any Russian law,» she said in court.

Paul Whelan have said they are “astonished” that US President Joe Biden has not spoken to them personally while he remains detained in Russia. Elizabeth Whelan, the 49-year-old’s sister, said the Biden administration had not spoken with them since May in an interview with CNN on Wednesday. Hours earlier, Mr Biden said he and vice president Kamala Harris had spoken with the wife of the WNBA star Britney Griner amid her trial in Moscow and calls from her supporters for her release.

Happy Days star Anson Williams first made a name for himself as an actor, then went on to direct, and now is hoping to find success in politics. Williams announced Wednesday at a city council meeting that he plans to run for mayor of Ojai, California, according to the Ojai Valley News.

Kate Middleton has admitted she was once left absolutely "mortified" by her dad at Wimbledon after he became confused and called a player by the wrong name. Speaking to the BBC in 2017, the Duchess of Cambridge, 40, revealed the embarrassing moment came when she had attended the historic sporting tournament with her parents, Michael Middleton and Carole Middleton. The Middleton family had just watched American tennis player Pete Sampras play and were walking away from their seats when they walked past former British number one Tim Henman.

You'll have probably noticed that players always wear white at Wimbledon, and here's the reason why. As the oldest and most prestigious event in the sport, Wimbledon prides itself on tradition, and ever since the inaugural tournament in 1877 competitors have all worn white - and only white.

Boris Johnson has finally agreed to step down as UK Prime Minister following more than 50 resignations from his government in response to multiple scandals.

Kate Middleton has "revolutionised" the Royal social media game, a royal expert has claimed.With the younger royals looking to move with the times and be more in tune with the 21st-century UK populace, the Duchess of Cambridge's approach to Instagram was ensuring they were keeping well ahead of the game.Australian writer Daniela Elser claimed Kate’s account was “quietly radical” and was being greatly effective in guaranteeing that the monarchy would continue for years to come.READ NEXT: UK drivers warned roads could 'melt' as 40C heatwave predicted next week And while the ‘Harry and Meghan show’ across the pond was garnering many followers, Kate’s Instagram work – where a number of pictures and videos were uploaded – proved to everyone that the royals want to be seen in a different light nowadays. Elser said: “While the eyes of the world were by and large glued to the Harry and Meghan Show, Kate has been revolutionising the royal social media game.“It was also indisputable proof of something that has become increasingly apparent of late: Kate is simply nailing the social media game.” Down-to-earth images of Prince William fooling around with his children, a “mould-breaking” snap of the Duke of Cambridge with his father, Prince Charles, and just general everyday pictures of family life, they all added new meaning to a royal site followed by hundreds of thousands of people.“And all of these pics?” asked Elser.

A heartbreaking loss. One Tree Hill star Bevin Prince’s husband William Friend was a shining light to all that knew him, but his sudden death on Sunday, July 3, has brought more spotlight to his name. 

A tragedy. One Tree Hill star Bevin Prince’s husband, William Friend, died on Sunday, July 3. He was 33. 

Neymar in recent weeks.READ MORE: Conor Benn tells Amir Khan to quit chasing paydaysBenn, 25, also has other potential opponents including former world welterweight champion Keith Thurman.Eddie Hearn claimed on Wednesday that the all-British fight is not the "front runner" for Benn at the moment but that he is due to talk to Eubank Jnr's promoter Kalle Sauerland this week after the latter's return from Australia. Hearn did admit it could be the 'one of the biggest fights of all time in Britain'.

Kate Middleton and Prince William were seen indulging in a rare public display of affection after William's team won their polo match today.The Duchess of Cambridge beamed and planted an affectionate kiss on her husband's cheek after his team won at the Royal Charity Polo Cup 2022 in Windsor on Wednesday. Kate, 40, looked sensational in white as she handed out the trophies and awards to William and his teammates, before posing for a group photograph.The couple's rare PDA didn't stop there though, as they were seen putting their arms around each other as they walked across the pitch after the match.