Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 37

Jen Pawol makes MLB history as first female umpire, donates cap to Hall of Fame

Jen Pawol​ has made history as the first female umpire​ to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.

8/8: The Daily Report

Nancy Chen reports on a shooting near the Emory University campus in Georgia, where a meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to take place next week, and more.

Officer killed, gunman dead in shooting at CDC and Emory campus in Atlanta

Police in Atlanta say the suspect is dead and there is no ongoing threat after reports of an active shooter near Emory University and the CDC headquarters.

8/8: CBS Evening News

Trump, Putin to hold meeting in Alaska next week; Bed Bath & Beyond returns with new store in Nashville

Judge bars Beto O'Rourke's PAC from funding Texas Democrats in redistricting standoff

Texas AG Ken Paxton accused Beto O'Rourke's Powered by People of deceptive fundraising. O'Rourke vowed to keep fighting and plans a Fort Worth rally.

8/8: CBS Evening News Plus

Texas Republicans fail again to advance redistricting plan; Hundreds become U.S. citizens in naturalization ceremony at Wrigley Field

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 commander, dies at age 97

Astronaut Jim Lovell circled the moon on Apollo 8 and helped bring Apollo 13 home safely despite a mishap far from Earth.

Newsom hosts Texas Democrats breaking quorum over redistricting, says California "will nullify" GOP action in Texas

Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.

Latest buzz in the art world exhibits painting made by flies

People are swarming to a new exhibition in New York showcasing works of art made by flies. CBS News national correspondent Michael George has the story.

What's behind rapidly declining butterfly populations in Midwest

A new study finds that butterfly populations are rapidly declining in the Midwest. Elise Zipkin, one of the authors of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.