Marc Fogel, American teacher held in Russia for 3.5 years, is released

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Marc Fogel, American teacher held in Russia for 3.5 years, is released

An American school teacher held by Russia for three and a half years over a minor medical cannabis infraction will be released and allowed to come home, the White House said Tuesday.

Marc Fogel, a 63-year-old Pennsylvania native, had been sentenced to 14 years in prison by Russia and was considered "wrongfully detained" by the United States.

Salman Rushdie testifies that he feared he was dying during stabbing attack

Salman Rushdie described in graphic detail Tuesday about the frenzied moments in 2022 when a masked man rushed at him on a stage in western New York and repeatedly slashed him with a knife, leaving him with terrible injuries and fearful he would die.

Rushdie took the stand during the second day of testimony at the trial of Hadi Matar, 27, who has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault in the attack that also wounded another man. It was the first time since the stabbing that the 77-year-old author found himself in the same room as the man accused of trying to kill him.

American Sports & Culture

Saints hire Eagles OC Moore as new head coach

Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has agreed to become coach of the Saints.

Luka wins in L.A. debut as nerves give way to 'fun'

Luka Doncic scored 14 points in limited playing time during his debut with the Lakers on Monday night, joining their starting lineup alongside LeBron James and immediately getting into the flow during Los Angeles' 132-113 victory over the Jazz.

'Everything you want in a hockey player': How Brady Tkachuk is leading Senators' playoff charge

Highly skilled with blunt physicality and a win-at-all-costs attitude. The 25-year-old is ready to have his definitive moment.

American Business & Markets

GM expects to mitigate up to 50% of potential North American tariffs, which Ford describes as 'chaos'

CEO Mary Barra said GM has contingency plans ready for if tariffs are levied on auto parts and vehicles coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico.

Affirm plans to bring Buy Now, Pay Later debit cards to more users through deal with FIS

Affirm is working with fintech company FIS to bring its debit card to more banks.

Coca-Cola sales easily top estimates as global demand rises

Shares of Coke have risen 7% over the past year, raising its market cap up to $275 billion.