Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1274

3/13: Georgieva, El-Erian, Bourla

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on survey findings that support Russian sanctions, the Russian economy is hit hard by sanctions, Chief economic adviser for Allianz Mohamed El-Erian weighs in on the Federal Reserve, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla discusses vaccine developments, and despite global outrage Vladimir Putin remains undeterred.

3/13/2022: Voting Rights and Wrongs, Secretary Pete, Ted Lasso

In Wisconsin, a political battle over the 2020 vote still rages; Pete Buttigieg and the great American infrastructure upgrade; Behind the scenes of “Ted Lasso.”

Full interview: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on “Face the Nation”

Watch the full version of the interview with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla that aired March 13, 2022, on “Face the Nation.”

Marking two years since the COVID-19 pandemic started

Two years have passed since COVID-19 emerged in the United States, compelling officials to close the doors of the U.S. Capitol building. Dr. Ayman El-Mohandes, the dean of the City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, reflects on the past two years with CBS News' Lana Zak. Together they talk about subjects including what he's learned about the virus and its impact on Americans, vaccine hesitancy and the importance of getting children vaccinated.

President Zelensky accuses Russia of terrorizing his country

Russian forces continue to bombard Ukraine indiscriminately, killing more civilians than soldiers. Ukrainian President Zelensky accuses Russia of a "war of annihilation," as the city of Odesa braces for an imminent attack. Chris Livesay reports.

Anti-tank missile “Javelin” thwarts Russian attacks in Ukraine

The Russian military strategy relies heavily on tanks for their invasion. But an American-made anti-tank missile, known as the Javelin, is playing an instrumental role in hampering those advances. David Martin has more.

"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Saturday, March 12, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News with Adriana Diaz."

The Poisonous Wife

A star snake breeder is murdered. Turns out the human closest to him was more cold-blooded than any snake. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

New book looks at efforts being made to help bald eagles survive, thrive

First celebrated, then almost wiped out, twice, the number of bald eagles soaring in this country is higher than ever. The new book, "The Bald Eagle: The Improbable Journey of America's Bird," by Jack Davis, looks at efforts being made to help bald eagles survive and thrive. Jeff Glor has more.

Russian forces close in on Ukraine’s capital as U.S. sends more weapons

Russian forces are closing in on Kyiv. They are also bombarding and have surrounded the strategically important port city of Mariupol. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.