Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1059

U.S. poet Amanda Gorman opens 2022 U.N. General Assembly week

U.S. poet Amanda Gorman opened the 2022 U.N. General Assembly week with a poem about the planet: "Though this fight we did not choose for preserving the earth, isn't a battle too big to win, but a blessing too large to lose."

9/19: Red and Blue

Democrats and Republicans gear up for November elections; CBS poll: What to expect from voters.

Major Garrett and David Becker discuss their new book "The Big Truth"

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, and CBS News election law contributor David Becker, are the co-authors of the new book, "The Big Truth." The book explores the lies surrounding the 2020 election and its serious impact on the midterms and beyond. The two joined John Dickerson to discuss the book.

Trump's attorneys resist judge's request regarding items seized in search

U.S. District Judge Raymond Dearie, the special master tasked with reviewing the documents, had asked Trump to clarify actions he took to declassify material.

Jan. 6 committee aims to hold another public hearing in late September

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is planning for another public hearing in late September. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined John Dickerson to discuss what to expect from the committee in the coming weeks.

Eye on America: A city makes roads safer, preserving Banksy's artwork, and more

We visit an Indiana city using roundabouts to make roads safer while helping the environment. And we head to New Orleans, where they're preserving the work of a legendary street artist years after Hurricane Katrina. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ Ukrainians escape the war

Russia's invasion of Ukraine sparked one of the century's largest refugee crises. For those who stayed, the risks remained high, especially for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Kimahli Powell, executive director of the Rainbow Railroad, which supports and evacuates LGBTQ+ people from dangerous areas, spoke to John Dickerson.

U.S. border encounters in fiscal year 2022 top 2 million, a record

One million of border encounters in fiscal year 2022 have resulted in migrants being expelled from the U.S. under Title 42, a coronavirus-era policy.

CBS Evening News, September 19, 2022

Queen Elizabeth's royal legacy honored at funeral; Looking back on Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign, in her own words

Puerto Rico braces for catastrophic flooding as Hurricane Fiona slams into island

President Biden has declared a state of emergency for Puerto Rico as the island prepares for historic levels of rain from Hurricane Fiona. The Weather Channel's Mike Seidel reports.