Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1244

CBS Evening News, March 3, 2022

Russia steps up bombardment on Ukrainian civilians; Ukrainian families separated by Russian attack

Maternal deaths climb during first year of the coronavirus pandemic

Deaths among pregnant women and new mothers rose 14% in 2020, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, and one-third of those were among Black patients. Shannel Pearman, who nearly died of pregnancy-related complications, and Dr. Rachel Hardeman, the director of the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Nikki Battiste to discuss the growing number of pregnancy-related deaths and why the Black community is most affected.

The Uplift: Grandpa grad and a date for the dance

A grandfather in his 80s receives his college diploma – alongside his granddaughter. An engagement ring lost in the snow, but miraculously returned. An 11-year-old finds a special stand-in date for the father-daughter dance. This is the Uplift.

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Russian troops intensify offensive; Investigation finds babies potentially sick from formula products.

Former CIA operative's insights into Russia's war on Ukraine

Russia claims to have captured the Black Sea port city of Kherson as the war in Ukraine continues to rage. Former CIA operative Lindsay Moran joined CBS News to discuss the latest.

House January 6 committee says it has evidence Trump and allies engaged in a "criminal conspiracy"

The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol said in a court filing late Wednesday that it had evidence that former President Trump and his allies engaged in a "criminal conspiracy" by trying to block Congress from certifying the election. CBS News political contributor Rebecca Roiphe and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion give an update on the January 6th investigation and cases.

Brett Hankison acquitted on charges in the raid that killed Breonna Taylor

A Kentucky jury has found Brett Hankison not guilty of three counts of wanton endangerment. The former Louisville police officer was charged for firing 10 shots into Breonna Taylor's apartment. Some of the bullets went into Taylor's neighbor's apartment, where a family was sleeping. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan has been covering the case and joins us with the latest.

Ukraine's president defiant as Russians pummel cities in his country

Russian forces inching toward Ukraine's capital were slowed by "logistical difficulties and strong Ukrainian resistance" as President Zelensky said Putin is trying to "erase us all."

Russia ramps up assault on key Ukrainian cities

Russia's relentless attacks on Ukraine have killed more than 2,000 civilians, according to Ukrainian officials. But Ukrainians are refusing to back down. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics, after all

The International Paralympic Committee changed its mind in less than a day after fierce pushback in light of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.