Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1049

9/29: Red and Blue

Aid underway as Ian causes devastation and death; Ginni Thomas testifies to Jan. 6 committee.

O'Rourke, Abbott spar on guns, abortion and immigration

While recent polls have shown O'Rourke trailing Abbott by around 7 points, this still could be the closest Texas governor's race in years.

Putin illegally annexes 4 regions in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally claimed four Ukrainian territories and doubled down on his threat to use nuclear weapons, saying the U.S. had "created a precedent" in the use of nuclear force in World War II. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Hurricane Ian leaves most of Fort Myers, Florida without water and power

The number of fatalities in Florida from Hurricane Ian is continuing to rise as officials begin to assess the destruction left in its wake. Search and rescue teams are working to evacuate Sanibel and Captiva islands after the causeway leading to the area collapsed. Meanwhile, the majority of Fort Myers, Florida, remained without water and power Friday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.

Coast Guard surveys Hurricane Ian damage in Florida

The U.S. Coast Guard is working to survey the damage left behind by Hurricane Ian and rescue people who remain stranded. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca rode along with Coast Guard members Friday to better understand what goes into the recovery efforts.

Ian brings flooding, damage to South Carolina; death toll rises in Florida

Ian was expected to weaken Saturday and "dissipate early Sunday," the National Hurricane Center reported.

CBS Evening News, September 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian makes landfall in South Carolina; 91-year-old superfan hasn't missed a high school game in decades

Kellyanne Conway says Trump “wants his old job back"

In an interview Friday with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, Kellyanne Conway, former top adviser to former President Donald Trump, said that Trump could be a presidential candidate by the end of the year.

9/30: CBS News Weekender

Catherine Herridge reports on Hurricane Ian's devastating impact on Florida and South Carolina, Russia's attempts to illegally annex occupied portions of Ukraine, and what officials are alleging to be the cause of recent gas pipelines leaks in Europe.

Arizona judge rejects request to pause abortion ban

Abortions were halted on Sept. 23. The ruling means the state's abortion providers will not be able to restart procedures.