Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1271

Tracking anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S.

It's been one year since a man went on a shooting rampage at three separate spas in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Authorities say the gunman wasn't motivated by race, but the violence angered many in the Asian American community and stoked safety concerns. AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.

CBS Evening News, March 16, 2022

Zelenskyy makes impassioned plea for more U.S. aid; Chance encounter reconnects family who evacuated Ukraine

3/16: CBS News Mornings

Ukraine's capital under siege as Moscow intensifies air raids; New York City's Metropolitan Opera holds special night for Ukraine.

Democrats consider changing presidential nomination process

The Democratic National Committee is discussing possible changes to its presidential nomination process, including whether the Iowa caucuses should remain first in the nation. CBS News political reporters Adam Brewster and Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red & Blue" to discuss the potential change and the messaging of the Democratic Party.

Biden signs measure containing $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid

The omnibus spending bill totaled $1.5 trillion.

Ukraine's years-long buildup of resistance against Russia

The Ukrainian government has spent the better part of the last decade preparing its soldiers and civilians to fight if needed and planting the seed of resistance. That plan is helping the country push back against Russia's invasion. Davis Winkie, reporter with the Army Times, joins CBS News' "Red & Blue" to discuss.

3 million people have evacuated Ukraine as Russia continues bombarding cities

Russian forces are continuing to bombard major Ukrainian cities as the war enters its third week. Meanwhile, millions of people have evacuated the now war-torn country. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell joins CBS News' Ben Tracy to discuss the latest from the Poland-Ukraine border.

Russian forces continue to bombard Ukraine

As Russia continues to bomb civilian areas across Ukraine, U.S. officials say invading troops are now about 15 miles from the capital city of Kyiv. Amid the ongoing war, the U.N. estimates 3 million Ukrainians have fled the country. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has the latest.

How to watch Ukrainian President Zelenskyy address to U.S. Congress

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said it's "nearly unheard of" to have a foreign head of state who is "fighting for his life" address Congress.

Update on Ukrainian refugees in Poland, talks between U.S. and China

CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini continues to report from Poland, where thousands of refugees have arrived from Ukraine. She also has the latest on talks between the U.S. and China, after U.S. officials confirmed Russia asked China for military assistance.