Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 885

Several more attacks on U.S. bases in Syria

The U.S. has confirmed several more attacks on U.S. military bases in Syria on Friday after an initial attack by an Iranian-made drone Thursday killed a U.S. contractor and wounded at least 5 U.S. service members. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin explained how the U.S. is responding, and why this escalation is different from fighting in recent years.

Tornado causes damage in rural Mississippi as storm batters South

The Storm Prediction Center warned the greatest threat of tornadoes would come in portions of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.

Virginia Army base renamed in honor of Native American war hero

The Army base officially changed its name from "Fort Pickett" to "Fort Barfoot" on Friday in honor of Col. Van Barfoot, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient.

Trump criticized for violent rhetoric against Manhattan DA's office

Former President Donald Trump is being criticized for violent comments he made on social media directed against the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in which he warned of "potential death and destruction" if he were to be indicted. Robert Costa has the latest.

U.S. carries out airstrikes in Syria after drone kills U.S. contractor

The drone strike also wounded five American service members and a second U.S. contractor, the Pentagon said, adding that Iran is thought to have been behind it and the U.S. hit Iran-linked targets.

New survey sheds light on college students' mental health concerns

A report released by Gallup and Lumina Foundation on Thursday found that emotional stress and personal mental health were the top two reasons undergraduates in 2022 considered withdrawing from school for at least one term -- ranking ahead of cost, course difficulty or physical health. Psychiatrist Dr. Jessi Gold joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

House lawmakers deeply concerned over TikTok despite CEO's testimony

TikTok's CEO faced congressional lawmakers for the first time, but members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee remain concerned about the app's national security risks. Jamil Jaffer, founder and executive director at the National Security Institute and former associate White House counsel to President George W. Bush, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.

3/23: CBS News Prime Time

John Dickerson reports on the TikTok's CEO response to U.S. lawmakers over data safety, why mental health is pushing more college students to consider dropping out, and President Biden's visit to Canada.

President Biden travels to Canada to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

President Biden has traveled north to shore up relations with Canada, one of America's strongest allies. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson speaks with Eric Farnsworth, vice president of the Council of the Americas, about Mr. Biden's agenda and tensions between the two nations.

TikTok CEO grilled on Capitol Hill

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced tough questions from a House panel Thursday as he sought to convince lawmakers the social media platform is not an arm of the Chinese government that's being used to spy on Americans. Nikole Killion reports on the contentious hearing.