Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 196

How location sharing helped police catch a serial rapist-turned-killer

The mother of murdered model Christy Giles pleads for others to share their locations. She says the technology helped police catch David Pearce, who murdered Giles and her friend, architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales.

Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault

David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.

3/29: CBS Weekend News

Myanmar rescuers race against time after earthquake that killed at least 1,600; New York woman opens doors for thousands of kids to learn gymnastics

"Dead Girls Don't Talk"

A man charged with murder for poisoning two women tells a friend, "dead girls don't talk." Brave survivors speak out on their behalf. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

United flight from Houston appeared to hit a kite near D.C. airport

A United flight from Houston appeared to have struck a kite while landing at Washington Reagan National Airport on Saturday.

More than 1,600 killed in Myanmar earthquake as search efforts continue

Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive humanitarian crisis.

This week on "Sunday Morning" (March 30)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

U.S. Institute of Peace staff receive termination notices, sources say

The nonprofit institute's mission is to promote conflict resolution and the prevention of conflicts globally.

3/28: America Decides

President Trump says his call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was “extremely productive;” Derek Thompson on his book's solutions to U.S. woes.

3/28: The Daily Report

Lindsey Reiser reports on the stock market sell-off amid inflation fears and looming Trump administration tariffs, a deadly earthquake that shook Myanmar and Thailand, and why cherry blossom season reaching peak bloom earlier than ever is causing concern for climate experts.