Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1261

Eric Smith: Gambling on a Killer

When he was 13 years old, he committed an unthinkable crime. 28 years later, Smith is out on parole. What’s next for him? "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports.

CBS Weekend News, March 26, 2022

White House walks back Biden's comment about Putin; Chicago dance studio offers lessons to Ukrainian children

Biden offers message of unity in address about Ukraine

President Joe Biden wrapped up his European trip Saturday in Poland with an address to the world about the war in Ukraine. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes is traveling with the president and breaks down the key points from his address.

The COVID Cover-Up: Searching for Gretchen Anthony

A mother disappears. Texts reveal she has coronavirus – was someone using COVID to cover up a killing? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

Child killer gets parole after 28 years behind bars

Eric Smith was convicted of murder at age 14, after killing 4-year-old Derrick Robie. After his 11th parole hearing, he was released.

Biden sought to rally support for Ukraine during his speech in Poland

President Joe Biden spoke about the war in Ukraine while visiting Poland on Saturday. Former Under Secretary of State, former ambassador to Russia and the United Nations, and member of the Foreign Affairs Policy Board for the U.S. State Department Thomas Pickering spoke with CBS News about the president's remarks.

Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters drummer, dead at age 50

Police vehicles, an ambulance and fans were gathered outside the hotel in Bogota where Hawkins was believed to have been staying.

CBS Evening News, March 25, 2022

Biden in Poland to discuss Ukrainian refugee crisis; Cancer patient's son adopted by her nurse after she died

"On the Road with Steve Hartman: The Power of Forgiveness"

Steve Hartman hosts a special 30-minute episode featuring stories about the power of forgiveness and second chances. In “On the Road with Steve Hartman: The Power of Forgiveness,” we’ll meet a judge who offered more compassion than condemnation, a mayor with an unexpected journey to city hall, two brothers finding redemption one train ride at a time, and more.

War in Ukraine increasing nuclear weapons concerns

Some defense experts and world leaders are growing increasingly concerned that Russian President Vladimir Putin could use his country's weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons. James Siebens, a fellow in defense strategy and planning at the Stimson Center, speaks with CBS News anchor Lana Zak about the possibility of nuclear war breaking out.