Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 16

My Uncle Joe's Murder

A young woman mourns her uncle's murder … and questions whether the convicted killer was the only one involved. "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports.

Crowds gather at anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies across the U.S., worldwide

Crowds hit the streets Saturday in cities and towns across the country to vent their anger over President Trump's policies in "No Kings" protests.

"48 Hours" contributor in uncharted territory investigating murder case

In reporting on the case of Joe Shymanski, a Washington, D.C., photographer murdered in 2023, "48 Hours"' Nikki Battiste says the story took her into unfamiliar territory: confronting someone she grew up with.

Family of murdered photographer wonders if his killer acted alone

Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.

Major SoCal freeway closes for military live-fire event attended by Vance

The 5 Freeway, a major artery in Southern California, closed for a live-fire event at Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County that was attended by Vice President JD Vance.

Hamas may be planning attack on Palestinian civilians, U.S. says

The terrorist group Hamas may be planning an attack on "Palestinian civilians" in the Gaza Strip, the U.S. State Department announced Saturday.

10/17: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Trump hosts Zelenskyy at White House a day after speaking with Putin; OpenAI's ChatGPT to soon allow "erotica" for adult users.

10/17: The Daily Report

Shanelle Kaul reports on President Trump and Zelenskyy's White House meeting and the president commuting ex-congressman George Santos' sentence.

Several hurt after apartment balcony collapses in Cincinnati

At least 10 people were injured when the wooden balcony of a third-floor apartment collapsed near the campus of the University of Cincinnati, officials said.

Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight

The government shutdown is now the third-longest funding lapse in modern history, and the Senate won't meet until Monday.