Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 856

Jan 6 Committee staffer debunks the Ray Epps conspiracy theory

Tom Joscelyn, who helped author the January 6th Committee's final report, told 60 Minutes, "I think there were people on the hard right who were desperate for a scapegoat."

Ken Potts, one of last 2 remaining USS Arizona survivors, dies at age 102

The only remaining survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack from the USS Arizona is now Lou Conter​, who is 101 and living in California.

Survivors: How earthquakes added to suffering in war-torn northwest Syria | 60 Minutes

In northwest Syria, earthquake survivors face a long journey to recovery. Scott Pelley headed to the war-torn country to speak with the people delivering humanitarian aid.

Teachers accused of abuse shuffled to other districts

When teachers are accused of sexual abuse, some schools try to keep the allegations quiet. Meg Oliver takes a look at how some teachers facing allegations of sexual misconduct can shuffle around from district to district.

Ray Epps: The 60 Minutes Interview

A former Trump supporter who participated in the Jan. 6 protest is now the target of a far-right conspiracy theory. He says he’s living in hiding after receiving death threats. Bill Whitaker reports.

NYPD begins shift to electric vehicles

The New York City Police Department is beginning a shift to electric vehicles, deploying 200 Ford Mach E's as the city looks to cut emissions. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at the new police cruiser.

Alisa Mathewson's Night Terrors

A woman is attacked in her sleep and kidnapped by her estranged husband. The dramatic story of her captivity and rescue. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

Crosley Green's Hard Time

He was free for two years and then sent back to prison for a murder he swears he didn't commit. Yet Green still has faith he'll see his loved ones again. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the latest on the case.

CBS Weekend News, April 22, 2023

Sudan violence intensifies as Pentagon readies plan for possible evacuation of U.S. embassy staff; Rare wildflower super blooms arrives in California, Arizona

U.S. government personnel evacuated from Sudan amid violence, embassy shuttered

In a statement following the evacuation, President Biden confirmed that the U.S. was "temporarily suspending operations" at the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum.