Becky Sullivan
Stories
-
Pope Francis approves Catholic blessings for same-sex couples, but not for marriage
In a major development, the Vatican said priests may bless same-sex couples in informal settings, such as a meeting or visit to a shrine, so long as the blessing does not appear to endorse a marriage.
-
World
The Gaza cease-fire with Hamas is extended another day as Blinken arrives in Israel
The secretary of state said the U.S. is committed to seeing the release of all hostages held by Hamas. And gunmen killed three Israelis in an attack on the outskirts of West Jerusalem early Thursday.
-
Technology
For companies, rehiring a founder can be enticing, but the results are usually worse
After his ouster, it's possible that OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman could join a club of CEOs who return after leaving the company they founded. Research shows such CEOs perform worse than new hires.
-
World
More foreign citizens, including about 400 Americans, are approved to depart Gaza
Hundreds of Americans appeared on a list of passport holders approved to leave the territory, as President Biden called for a "pause" in hostilities to allow for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
-
World
Israel says it's 'expanding' ground activities in Gaza as internet blackout takes hold
Israel's military has escalated operations in Gaza over the past few days. Internet and phone service were out in Gaza after a barrage of airstrikes, a Palestinian telecommunications company reported.
-
World
Israel conducts its biggest raid yet into Gaza, as fuel supplies run critically low
The Israeli military said the overnight raid involved tanks and troops and is "part of the preparation for the next stages of war." Meanwhile, the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 7,000.
-
World
Gaza officials say more than 5,000 have been killed as Israeli strikes intensify
A third batch of aid was expected in Gaza on Monday as the region continues to be pummeled by Israeli airstrikes. The Israel Defense Forces said it struck over 320 military targets on Sunday.
-
World
For Palestinian Christians, a Sunday spent mourning civilians killed at a Gaza church
Services across the Holy Land memorialized the Palestinian civilians killed Thursday when an Israeli airstrike hit the Church of St. Porphyrius in Gaza City, where some 400 people were sheltering.
-
Churchgoers dedicate prayers to Palestinian Christians who died in airstrike
ENTER TEASER
-
World
2 Americans taken hostage by Hamas during the attack on Israel are freed
Israel announced the release of the two hostages, mother and daughter Judith and Natalie Raanan of Illinois, on Friday. The pair was captured during Hamas' attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7.