Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1141

Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer, at center of possible prisoner swap

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he urged Russia's foreign minister to accept a "substantial proposal" for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan. Blinken has not confirmed U.S. media reports that the offer on the table includes convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Catherine Herridge reports.

House passes assault weapons ban

Almost all Republicans voted against the bill, which passed 217-213.

DHS leadership texts from January 2021 are missing

Their texts were lost "in a 'reset' of their government phones upon leaving office," according to the reports of a watchdog and The Washington Post.

7/29: CBS News Prime Time

Catherine Herridge reports on deadly Kentucky flooding, a possible monkeypox emergency, and Kellyanne Conway's thoughts about Trump announcing a 2024 bid.

Kentucky floods kill at least 19 as governor warns toll will be "a lot higher"

At least 19 people have died as rains unleashed what Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear described as some of the worst flooding in the state's history.

7/29: CBS News Mornings

At least 15 killed in Kentucky flooding; Beyonce drops first solo studio album in six years.

CBS Evening News, July 28, 2022

At least 8 dead amid Kentucky flooding; Kansas City teens tackle NFL star's challenge

Biden to Congress on new health care, tax and climate proposal: "Pass it"

Called the Inflation Reduction Act, the plan was announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin on Wednesday.

Baby boomers facing spike in homelessness

The number of homeless people over 55 is expected to spike to 225,000 nationwide in the next four years, a 32% jump since 2017, according to a study.

Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to split "Jeopardy!" host job permanently

They've been rotating as hosts since Mike Richards exited the show amid controversy​ after a short tenure as the late Alex Trebek​'s replacement.