Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1147

Wildfire near Yosemite explodes in size, forces thousands of evacuations

As of Saturday morning, the fire destroyed 10 residential and commercial structures and damaged five more, the Mercury News reported.

Sri Lanka swears in new president as soldiers crack down on protesters

Hundreds of armed troops raided a protest camp outside the president's office, attacking demonstrators with batons.

Thursday's Jan. 6 hearing draws over 17 million viewers

An estimated 13.6 million of Thursday's viewers, or 77 percent, were age 55 and older, Nielsen said.

Diane Ronnau, veteran CBS News producer, passes away

Over the course of her remarkable three-decade career at CBS News, Ronnau covered stories that spanned the legal and political worlds, as well as breakthroughs in medical and scientific innovation.

Intense heatwave continues to scorch the U.S.

As much of the U.S. continues to face dangerous temperatures this weekend, health authorities are urging the public to give special attention to the elderly. Elise Preston has more.

Former DHS head says there is enough evidence from Jan. 6 hearings to charge Trump

Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson told CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge he believes enough evidence has been presented in the Jan. 6 House committee hearings to bring criminal charges against former President Donald Trump.

7/22: CBS News Prime Time

Catherine Herridge reports on Steve Bannon’s conviction, interviews former DHS chief Jeh Johnson, and examines the Ukraine-Russia grain deal.

Social Justice Summit takes place in New York City

Hip hop star Jay-Z and his music label "Roc Nation" are holding the inaugural Social Justice Summit in New York City. Dania Diaz, managing director at Team Roc and a founding member of the United Justice Coalition, joins Catherine Herridge to discuss the goals of the event.

Off-duty NYC corrections officer charged with murder in teen's shooting death

Police said a toy gun that shoots water-filled gel beads was found near the shooting scene.

Jan. 6 witnesses say Trump refused to stop Capitol riot

The Jan. 6 committee unveiled new evidence that former President Donald Trump watched TV as the violence unfolded at the Capitol and chose not to act, despite pleas from top advisers, Republican lawmakers and his family. Nikole Killion has the details.