Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 277

Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen

Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.

1/4: CBS Weekend News

Jimmy Carter’s 6-day state funeral begins in Georgia; Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum director on his life, impact

Congestion pricing in NYC starts after years of turmoil

The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.

She wrote Carter a letter when she was 4. Now, she's director of his library.

Dr. Meredith Evans says Jimmy Carter's compassion and authenticity are woven throughout the museum, starting with his childhood in the rural farm communities of Plains and nearby Archery.

ATF chief warns that agency cuts could result in dire consequences

Congressional Republicans proposed $188 million in cutbacks to the agency this year, alleging the ATF overreaches and places too many restrictions, including on pistol braces.

ATF head warns that the Trump administration's funding cut plans could risk lives

Steve Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, warned that President-elect Donald Trump's plans to reduce funding for the agency could risk lives. Scott MacFarlane reports.

579 animals killed after fire rips through Northwest Dallas shopping center

Most of the animals died of smoke inhalation, officials said. They included birds, chickens, hamsters, dogs and cats.

1/3: CBS Evening News

Feds find bomb-making material in home of New Orleans attacker; Louisiana boy rewarded after giving away his only dollar

Nassau County flags not lowered to half-staff following Jimmy Carter's death

A Republican county official on Long Island is refusing to lower flags to half-staff following the death of former President Jimmy Carter.

Feds find bomb-making material in home of New Orleans attacker

New Orleans is ramping up security in the aftermath of the New Year's Day terror attack that killed 14 people and wounded dozens more. The city is set to host the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras celebrations in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, investigators revealed that bomb-making materials were found inside the attacker's home in Houston and the Airbnb where he was staying. Omar Villafranca has more.