Ann M. Simmons

Moscow bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal

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Moscow bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal

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WNBA player Britney Griner’s trial begins this week in Moscow. She was arrested in February, just days before the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

US says getting Brittney Griner home is 'absolute priority'

WNBA player Britney Griner’s trial begins this week in Moscow. She was arrested in February, just days before the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

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In Santa Barbara this afternoon, 13,500 people were ordered to evacuate because of the Jesusita Fire , and 13,000 more were under alert.

Dozens of Homes Destroyed in Santa Barbara Fire

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