News Wrap: Luis Rubiales suspended as FIFA investigates his World Cup conduct

In our news wrap Saturday, FIFA suspended Spain’s soccer federation head Luis Rubiales for 90 days while it investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, a new crew of astronauts launched for the International Space Station, thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, and Bob Barker has died at the age of 99.

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  • John Yang:

    Good evening. I'm John Yang. One day after Luis Rubiales, head of Spain's soccer federation, defiantly said he wasn't quitting, FIFA, the sports international governing body, suspended him for 90 days while it investigates his conduct at the Women's World Cup Final.

    During the medal ceremony, Rubiales grabbed a player's head and kissed her on the lips. The player, Jennifer Hermoso, says she never consented. Nearly 80 members of the squad said they won't play as long as Rubiales has his job.

    Four astronauts from four countries are on their way to the International Space Station for a six month stay. The crew that launched before dawn today is from the United States, Denmark, Japan and Russia. It's the first time that each crew member is from a different country. They're set to arrive at the space station tomorrow morning.

    Thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial today to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington. And Martin Luther King, Jr's. I have a Dream speech. Speakers, including Dr. King's granddaughter, said his dream of equality and justice remains unfulfilled.

    President Biden and Vice President Harris are to welcome King's family to the White House on Monday, which is the actual anniversary of the march.

    And Bob Barker has died. For 35 years, he was host of The Price Is Right. Barker presided over contestants who guessed retail prices on everything from kitchen appliances to cars. The Price Is Right is the longest running TV game show ever. Barker retired from the show in 2007.

  • Bob Barker, Host, The Price Is Right:

    They have invited me into their homes for more than 50 years. He said goodbye, and it was tough.

  • John Yang:

    Bob Barker was 99 years old.

    Still to come on PBS News Weekend, a look at the spread of political turmoil in West Africa. And art and agriculture intersect in Colorado's Rocky Mountains.

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