Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1131

Olivia Newton-John, "Grease" actress and pop star, dead at 73

Actress and singer Olivia Newton-John has died at the age of 73. She had been battling breast cancer for years. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero to discuss how the international superstar rose to fame and the legacy she leaves behind.

Biden visits flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited Kentucky after catastrophic flooding killed at least 37 people. They met with victims and first responders as thousands remain without power and safe drinking water. Nancy Cordes has the latest.

Police: New Mexico killings of 4 Muslim men may be linked

Authorities believe the killings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico, may be linked and are asking for the public's help locating a vehicle suspected of being connected to the incidents. Omar Villafranca reports.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Monday, August 8, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News," hosted by Jericka Duncan.

U.S. announces $1 billion military aid package for Ukraine

The Biden administration announced its largest single military package yet for Ukraine, pledging another $1 billion in rockets, ammunition and other equipment. Meanwhile, there's growing concern about Europe's largest nuclear power plant as Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of shelling the Zaporizhzhia plant. Charlie D'Agata reports.

8/8: CBS News Mornings

Senate approves massive spending bill; Remembering actor Roger E. Mosley

Eye on America: Community gun violence prevention program, lab-grown mushroom leather, and more

We meet a pastor in Philadelphia leading his neighbors in an effort to reduce gun violence, and visit a lab in California growing a material making an impact on fashion and the environment. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

1 dead after Coast Guard ship collides with fishing boat near Puerto Rico

Both victims were aboard the fishing vessel.

8/7: Face The Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," we talk to Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott about the party’s opposition to the Democrats' economic plan, and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb returns to discuss the monkeypox health emergency. And after a surprising July jobs report, we talk to San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President and CEO Mary Daly about what it means for the U.S. economy.

Ukraine and Russia strike deal to ease global food shortage crisis

Efforts have resumed to export some of the 20 million tons of food trapped at the port by Russia's suffocating blockade. Charlie D'Agata reports from Odesa.