Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 5

The continuing popularity of Sherlock Holmes

As Benedict Cumberbatch returns to PBS playing a modern-day Sherlock Holmes, Mo Rocca dons a deerstalker and tries to solve the mystery of the lasting appeal of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's great detective.

11/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett

White House: "Delicate, but not insurmountable" details remain in proposed peace plan for war in Ukraine; New book dives into secret languages around us.

Michigan-Ohio State rivalry now includes who handles trash better

An annual challenge has campuses nationwide competing to see who can recycle and compost the most waste generated at home football games.

11/24: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Judge dismisses James Comey and Letitia James cases; President Trump holds call with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

11/24: CBS Evening News

Judge tosses out cases against James Comey and Letitia James; Inside historic auction of Muppet memorabilia.

Cargo ship and containers catch fire at Port of Los Angeles

Officials said all of the crew has been accounted for, with no injuries reported.

China launches craft to bring 3 stranded astronauts back from space station

China launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft Tuesday to bring three stranded astronauts back from China's space station sometime next year.

Army Secretary Driscoll meeting with Russians in UAE amid push for peace deal

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is in Abu Dhabi to meet with Russian officials, two U.S. officials and two diplomatic sources who were not authorized to speak publicly told CBS News.

11/17: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Republican Rep. French Hill and Democratic Rep. Jim Himes join as we take a look at some of President-elect Donald Trump's controversial picks for his Cabinet and other senior staff positions. Plus, an interview with Dr. Deborah Birx, who served as White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator in the first Trump administration.

Tornado hits Houston area, damaging over 100 homes

More than 100 homes have been damaged after a tornado touched down in a residential area outside Houston.