Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1033

Iranian athlete missing after competing without hijab

The Iranian Embassy says climber Elnaz Rekabi, who competed without a hijab at an event in Seoul, South Korea, returned home with the rest of her team, but friends and family have not been able to contact her since the competition. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.

Mississippi River water levels drop to historic lows

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is constructing a 1,500-foot-wide underwater levee in the Mississippi River to prevent saltwater from threatening drinking water. Officials say record low water levels and flow rates are allowing saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico to push upriver. Cameron McWhirter, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal who has covered the issue, joined CBS News to discuss what's behind it and how it impacts the U.S. economy.

Snake discovered on United flight from Florida to New Jersey

The non-venomous snake was removed from the plane by airport staff when the flight landed in Newark.

How state legislative races could impact American democracy

The national focus around the midterm elections often centers around which party will control Congress, but the state legislature races are equally critical. The implications of the 2022 elections could be even greater as the Supreme Court is set to take up a case involving the "independent state legislature theory." New York Times domestic correspondent Nick Corasaniti joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss those state legislative races and how they could shape the future of American democracy.

Early voting begins in Georgia ahead of midterm elections

Early voting for this year's midterm elections began today in Georgia. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest on the closely watched Senate and governor's races happening in the state.

What's on Biden's campaign travel schedule?

President Biden has joined the campaign trail, but his travel schedule does not include many states with major midterm races. CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe asked the White House about the president's travel, and who else in the administration is has joined the campaign trail.

Ohio Senate race heats up with debate between Tim Ryan and JD Vance

A key Senate race in Ohio pits Democratic Congressman Tim Ryan is facing off against Republican J.D. Vance. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joins “Red and Blue” to discuss the latest on the race.

Will COVID cases spike again this fall?

As we enter our third pandemic holiday season, some health experts are fearing another surge in COVID cases. Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News and an infectious disease specialist, joins CBS News to discuss what to can do to stay safe.

Sen. Mike Lee insists in Utah debate he's not always loyal to Trump

In an unusual twist in the race for Senate in reliably red Utah, incumbent Mike Lee is trying to ward off charges from independent Evan McMullin that he's backed Trump too much.

Suspect in California serial killer case arrested while "out hunting"

Stockton police arrested a suspect in the deaths of at least six people in Northern California. They said 43-year-old Wesley Brownlee was in his car and looking for another potential victim when he was taken into custody. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.