American Detained in Russia on Espionage Charges 'Is Not Our Spy,' Security Source Says

Photo: WHELAN FAMILY/HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock American citizen Paul Whelan, who was arrested on espionage charges in Russia, is not a secret agent for the United States, a government security source tells PEOPLE. “He is not our spy,” the security source says of 48-year-old Whelan. “The Russians are just blowing smoke.” The source is not authorized to communicate with the press and spoke to PEOPLE on the condition of anonymity. News of Whelan’s arrest broke on New Year’s Eve when Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB)announcedthat it had detained the Michigan resident.

American Eagle Is Growing Up! See Its Super-Stylish New Line of Dorm Decor

American Eagle has a super-cute new collaboration, just in time for college shopping season!The trendy, teen-friendly brand’s clothing can already be found on campuses around the country, but now the popular retailer is getting into the dorm decor business.AE has partnered with Dormify, an online mecca for decor pieces designed specifically to add major personality to cookie-cutter college living spaces and teeny first apartments.American Eagle x DormifyDormify’s aim is “honoring customers’ individuality and celebration of self-expression,” according to a release from the site, which also has plenty of stylish finds for adult shoppers.

American Eagle Under Fire for Inconsistent Sizing

Photo: Yusuke Nishizawa/GettyMissy Rogers from New Jersey was confused when she couldn’t fit into her usual size 4 shorts while shopping for shorts at American Eagle. But the 20-year-old made a disturbing discovery when comparing her new size 10 shorts with her size 4 pair from two years ago – they appeared to have the same waist measurement.In aFacebook postthat has been shared more than 72,000 times since Saturday, Rogers explained how the inconsistent sizing led her to a realization.

American Family in Poland Hosts Dozens of Ukrainian Refugees: 'Our Job Is to Make Them Feel Safe'

Ukraine refugees Poland.Photo: Omar Marques/Getty An American couple living in Krakow, Poland, with five of their eight children have opened their new home to dozens of refugees forced to leave theirs. “When you’re staring [at] refugees who have been traveling for many days, and they have nothing but the clothes on their backs, you don’t really make a plan, you just say yes, and I’ll figure it out,” OT told ABC News.

American Firefighters Who Died in Australian Plane Crash Remembered as Loving Fathers and Heroes

The three American firefighters who died in a plane crash Thursday while helping to battle theAustralian bushfiresin New South Wales have been identified According to theNew York Times, the late service members included Ian H. McBeth, 44, Paul C. Hudson, 42, and Rick A. DeMorgan Jr., 43. All three U.S. military veterans worked for the company, according to theTimes. Coulson Aviation Next Gen Firefighting McBeth, of Great Falls, Montana, was the captain of the downed aircraft.