Archives for April 2023

Saudi Arabia says its massive investment in sports is part of a larger strategy to transform its economy. Jon Wertheim investigates if it's about transformation, or sportswashing human rights abuses. … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia investing in sports amid sportswashing accusations

Pope Francis led Easter Sunday mass as tens of thousands flocked to St. Peter's Square. The 86-year-old pontiff is recovering from bronchitis. … [Read more...] about Pope Francis leads Easter services

Sunday ended without incident in Israel as tensions had been rising in the runup to Easter. Easter, Passover and Ramadan all overlap this year as worshipers from all over came to the holy city for religious observances. Imtiaz Tyab reports. … [Read more...] about Easter Sunday ends peacefully in Jerusalem

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is demanding courts overturn a ruling by a Texas judge that would block access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Becerra has not ruled out ignoring the ruling altogether. Skyler Henry has the latest. … [Read more...] about Biden administration pushes back on Texas abortion pill ruling

Rahm now has a green jacket to go along with the U.S. Open title he won in 2021 at Torrey Pines. … [Read more...] about Jon Rahm rallies to win the Masters as Spanish stars align