Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1093

Cincinnati Zoo selects the name for a new baby hippo

After more than 200,000 votes, Fiona the Hippo's little brother finally has a name.

Life inside Afghanistan after 1 year of Taliban rule

It's been one year since the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban's takeover. The country is in the midst of a humanitarian crisis as billions of dollars in Afghan assets remain frozen by the U.S. Imtiaz Tyab has more.

England zoo's new baby giraffe makes entrance with first "outdoor zoomies"

A baby giraffe born at the Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England, announced his entrance to the world with his “first outdoor zoomies.” The giraffe calf Stanley was born on Aug. 6, bringing an end to a 15-month pregnancy.

Face The Nation: Fitzpatrick, McCaul, Tyab, D'Agata, Carvalho

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the GOP urging for Republicans to "reserve judgment" on FBI's Trump search, the U.S. pulling out of Afghanistan, the Taliban's grip on Afghanistan 1 year after U.S. withdrawal, the war in Ukraine enters a dramatic new phase and L.A. superintendent discusses how he's addressing teacher shortage.

FBI completes forensic report in Baldwin "Rust" shooting

The district attorney said once she receives all necessary reports, she and her team will make a charging decision.

Eurovision: Inside the European song contest that draws an audience of more than 180 million

Jon Wertheim reports from Iceland, which erupts in excitement every year over the musical competition that boasts ABBA and Celine Dion among its most famous winners.

U.S. government warns against travel to Tijuana

Due to rising gang violence, the U.S. government is warning Americans to reconsider traveling to Tijuana and other border cities. Tom Wait reports.

"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Sunday, August 14, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Lilia Luciano

Trump lashes out on social media after FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago

Former President Donald Trump has taken to social media to criticize the FBI search on his Mar-a-Lago estate.

A third of Americans will soon live in dangerously hot areas: study

Researchers project that more than 100 million people will soon live in regions where the heat index reaches 125 degrees.