Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1204

"Grief overwhelms the soul": Reactions to Texas elementary school shooting

"I would normally say in a moment like this — we would all say, naturally, that our hearts break. But our hearts keep getting broken," Vice President Kamala Harris said.

Father of Parkland victim speaks out about Texas shooting

"My innocent son Joaquin was shot four times with an AR-15. And today, we saw an 18-year-old in Texas was able to carry a weapon and kill kids inside their school."

Texas organization seeking blood donations after elementary school shooting

South Texas Blood and Tissue has sent dozens of unit of blood to Uvalde, and is asking the public for more blood donations.

Bush political dynasty tested in Texas runoff, and other races to watch

In Alabama, former President Trump pulled his endorsement of Rep. Mo Brooks in the Senate race.

Recount likely in Pennsylvania Senate GOP primary race

Pennsylvania's Senate GOP primary race will likely head to a recount. Candidates Dr. Mehmet Oz and David McCormick are neck-and-neck, and the race is still too close to call almost one week after the election. David Becker, executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research and a CBS News contributor, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss the race.

President Biden pledges military support for Taiwan if attacked by China

President Biden pledged military intervention if Taiwan were attacked by China. The administration insists this is not a policy change. CBS News correspondent Steve Dorsey and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red and Blue" to discuss that and more of the day's top political stories.

Biden appears to nudge India's Modi — in person — on his Ukraine stand

At "Quad" summit in Tokyo, Biden urges more efforts to help Ukraine. India hasn't been nearly as forceful as other U.S. allies in its reaction to Russia's invasion.

President Biden to meet with Indian Prime Minister Modi in Tokyo

President Biden will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tokyo. Former U.S. Ambassador to India Tim Roemer speaks with CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil about the significance of this meeting and U.S.-India relations.

Surgeon testifies Johnny Depp's hand injury was likely not from a bottle

Depp is suing Heard for libel over a 2018 op-ed she wrote describing herself as "a public figure representing domestic abuse."

Bank of America hikes its minimum wage to $22 per hour

Nation's second-largest bank has said it plans to boost the company's baseline hourly pay to $25 by 2025.