Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1208

Boeing's Starliner catches up with space station

For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.

Family of Buffalo shooting victim may sue major gun manufacturer

The shooter allegedly used a Remington Bushmaster: "It is designed for the military, it is designed for war," said a lawyer looking into potential claims against Remington.

Head of DHS' Disinformation Governance Board discusses her resignation

Nina Jankowicz, the head of the Disinformation Governance Board at the Department of Homeland Security, has resigned. This comes after Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas paused the program amid criticism from Republicans. Jankowicz joins Jamie Yuccas on CBS News to discuss her decision to step down from the board.

CDC panel recommends boosters for kids 5 to 11

The CDC's independent advisory committee is recommending Pfizer booster shots for children between 5 and 11 years old as COVID infections and hospitalizations spike across the U.S. yet again. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the recent surge in cases. Then, Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and editor-at-large at Kaiser Health News, joins Jamie Yuccas to discuss the latest on the pandemic.

Georgia primary election less than a week away

Georgia's primary election is less than a week away. Governor Brian Kemp is one of the candidates facing a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump. Tia Mitchell, a Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins "Red and Blue" to break down the races.

Biden hosts leaders of Finland and Sweden after they applied for NATO membership

President Biden hosted the leaders of Finland and Sweden at the White House on Thursday, after the nations formally applied for NATO membership. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan explains.

The Uplift: A mysterious dog and a mother's love

A Tennessee couple wakes up to a mysterious dog in their bed and solve the mystery of how she got there. Dozens of strangers attend the funeral of a WWII veteran. An 85-year-old woman, who says she's cared for 700 foster kids over the years, is honored. Plus, our most heartwarming videos of the week.

Oil expert provides insight on gas prices

CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen sit down with Denton Cinquegrana, chief oil analyst for the Oil Price Information Service. They discuss fluctuating oil prices and how to deal with increasing gas prices.

John Fetterman's wife talks stroke recovery, Pennsylvania Senate race

Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman suffered a stroke on Friday and won the Democratic Senate primary days later. His wife Gisele Barreto Fetterman joins "Red and Blue" to talk about his recovery, and what's ahead for his Senate race.

Former Attorney General Bill Barr likely to speak with Jan. 6 committee

Attorney General Bill Barr is likely going to speak with the House January 6th committee, and committee members are now looking into a tour of the U.S. Capitol conducted the day before the attack. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins “Red and Blue” to discuss this, as well as the Senate’s nearly $40 billion package for Ukraine.