Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1198

Minecraft helping kids improve in STEM

The federal government is using Minecraft, a popular video game, to help kids improve their science, technology, engineering and math skills. Errol Barnett has more on the program.

CBS Weekend News, April 24, 2022

Ukrainians celebrate Orthodox Easter amid war; Minecraft helping kids improve in STEM

Texas mom scheduled for execution asks for pardon

A mother of 14 who was convicted of killing her 2-year-old daughter in 2008 is set for execution. But the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles could give a recommendation to stop the death of Melissa Lucio. Lilia Luciano has the latest on this case.

FBI Director Christopher Wray: The 60 Minutes Interview

In a rare interview, Wray speaks with Scott Pelley about how the Bureau is engaging the war in Ukraine while fighting rising violence at home and foreign and domestic terrorism.

Zelenskyy pushes visiting U.S. officials for more aid

Before the meeting in Kyiv, Zelenskyy said he was looking for the Americans to provide more weapons and security guarantees.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams: The 60 Minutes Interview

He’s called himself “the face of the new Democratic Party.” New York City Mayor Eric Adams talks to Anderson Cooper.

French President Emmanuel Macron wins reelection

French President Emmanuel Macron won a second term in a runoff election against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen. But she called the result a win for her nationalist ideaology -- and its supporters. Elaine Cobbe has more on the results.

Letters offer a rare look inside the mind of "The Dexter Killer"

Mark Twitchell, a Canadian filmmaker, is dubbed "The Dexter Killer" because of the numerous links between the TV series and his real-life crimes.

Inside the mind of "The Dexter Killer" Mark Twitchell

Police say Mark Twitchell was fascinated by the Showtime series "Dexter." Newly revealed letters offer a rare look at the killer's thoughts.

"The Dexter Killer:" Inside the mind of a murderer

A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial-killer Dexter Morgan.