Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1147

FDA authorizes COVID vaccines for youngest children

The Food and Drug Administration authorized COVID-19 vaccines for children as young as 6 months old. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must still sign off before kids under age 5 can receive the vaccines, which could happen within days.

Inside coverage of Watergate scandal 50 years later

Fifty years ago, the Watergate break-in took place, ultimately leading to President Richard Nixon's resignation. Lesley Stahl, a rookie CBS News correspondent at the time, was assigned to the story, which was initially thought to be just a petty crime. Hear more from Stahl in "Watergate: High Crimes in the White House," premiering Friday, June 17 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. It will also be available to stream on the CBS News app and Paramount+.

Day three of the January 6 committee hearings

On day three of the Jan. 6 Committee hearings, the panel focused on former President Trump's pressure campaign against former Vice President Pence to overturn the 2020 election results. Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett breaks down the day's hearing.

Golden State Warriors win 4th NBA title in 8 years as Curry comes up big

They beat the Boston Celtics 103-90, with Steph Curry leading the way with 34 points. He was named the Finals MVP.

Jan. 6 committee's third hearing focuses on Trump pressuring Pence to overturn election

The committee investigating the attack on the U.S. Capitol held its third public hearing Thursday, focusing on former President Donald Trump's efforts to pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence to overturn the 2020 election. A conservative lawyer gave powerful testimony warning that Trump and his allies present "a clear and present danger" in 2024. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins Carter Evans on CBS News to break down the hearing.

2 killed, 1 wounded in shooting at Alabama church; suspect in custody

The suspect entered the church during a group meeting and opened fire, according to authorities.

Floods close Abbott formula plant days after reopening

Efforts to solve the baby formula shortage hit a roadblock as Abbott had to halt production at a Michigan plant after severe storms caused flooding.

President Biden talks inflation and the state of the economy

President Biden spoke Thursday with The Associated Press about inflation and the state of the U.S. economy, and held a meeting with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on economic issues. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red and Blue" to discuss this and more.

MoneyWatch: Mortgage rates jump to 5.78%

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates had their biggest one-week jump in 35 years after the Federal Reserve raised its key rate by three-quarters of a point. CBS News' Lana Zak joins Carter Evans to discuss the impact of soaring rates on consumers.

Rep. Dina Titus discusses federal gun legislation efforts

Democratic Rep. Dina Titus shares her thoughts on the state of federal gun legislation on "Red and Blue."