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Today's headlines: WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released in a prisoner swap. Iran announced yesterday that it executed the first prisoner who was convicted for a crime they committed during the recent anti-government protests. The Respect for Marriage Act has now been passed in both houses of Congress and will officially head to President Biden’s desk for signature. Finally for this week, the owner of the Washington Commanders Dan Snyder reportedly obstructed a congressional investigation into his football team.
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AP News: Griner freed: WNBA star swapped for Russian, heads home

AP News: Iran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests

AP News: Iran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests

NPR: Respect for Marriage Act clears Congress with bipartisan support

Axios: Dan Snyder allegedly "obstructed" House probe into Washington Commanders, panel says

 
Host: Sami Sage
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