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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner, pictured in 2021, has been detained in Russia since February.

Russia extends Brittney Griner's detention until at least July 2

WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state media reported. The U.S. says she is being wrongfully detained.

NASCAR's Logano Calls Win 'Dream Come True'

Joey Logano, 19, became the youngest NASCAR driver to win a Sprint Cup race Sunday. Logano beat out NASCAR veteran Jeff Gordon to win the Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. He talks about the race.

Obama Tries Again, Picks Locke For Commerce Seat

Maybe the third time will be the charm. President Obama can only hope. He named former Washington Gov. Gary Locke as his commerce secretary on Wednesday after his top two choices for the post fell through.

Letters: Bank Collapse, KFC And Potholes

Listeners respond to the story on the anatomy of a bank's collapse and the interview with the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, about that city's unlikely partnership with KFC. Robert Siegel reads from listeners comments.

Britney's 'Meltdown' Inspires New Ballet

Pop icon Britney Spears' story is now the subject of a new modern ballet. Meltdown premieres Friday night in London and traces the rise and fall of the singer and tabloid favorite. According to the show's choreographer, he was inspired by every detail of Spears' life and how her story had become a "modern tragedy."

Activists hold Ukrainian flags as they protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine during a rally at Lafayette Square, across from the White House, in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 25. New U.S. sanctions Sanctions are being enacted on top Russian officials and family members, including President Vladimir Putin's adult children.

New U.S. sanctions target Russia's largest banks and Putin's children

The U.S. joined the European Union and Group of Seven nations in enacting new sanctions on Russia in response to the civilian toll reported in Bucha and elsewhere in Ukraine in recent days.

USA's Alexandra Carpenter skates with the puck during the women's preliminary round of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games ice hockey competition between USA and Canada on Tuesday.

Canada defeats U.S. in women's hockey to renew classic Olympic rivalry in Beijing

Canada's 4-2 victory over the U.S. in group play gives the Canadians the top-seed heading into the quarterfinals. The U.S., the defending gold medalists, also advance to the quarterfinals.

Ron Sexsmith: Notes on the Passage of Time

The Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith upholds a songwriting tradition that earns him critical praise and awards, if not chart-topping hits. His latest album, Time Being, finds him reflecting on getting older and appreciating what's precious.

According to a new report, Nicki Minaj is one of the few top female songwriters in an industry where 57% of songs have no female writers.

Women are still missing in the music industry, especially behind the scenes

According to a new study, fewer than 4% of producers making songs on the Billboard Top 100 last year were women — a number that hasn't changed much over the past decade.

Headlines: Tensions Rise in Zimbabwe

Tony Cox runs through the day's headlines of news affecting black life and culture. Friday's stories include increasing political tension in Zimbabwe and efforts to save the school at the center of the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education case.

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