Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 889

How the U.S. Navy is preparing for possible Chinese aggression toward Taiwan

The U.S. Navy is preparing in case of a possible Chinese offensive against Taiwan. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell takes a look at what some of that training looks like aboard the USS Nimitz.

The challenges of in-vitro fertilization

Infertility affects millions of Americans who often suffer in silence. In the series "Facing Fertility," Nikki Battiste takes a look at the emotional and financial challenges of in-vitro fertilization.

Reflecting on 20 years since the invasion of Iraq

Monday marked 20 years since the beginning of the ground invasion of Iraq by U.S.-led forces, following an overnight bombing campaign. Charlie D'Agata is in Baghdad to reflect on the cost of the war.

China's President Xi Jingping meets with Russian President Putin in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin held his first meeting with a foreign leader since the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant accusing Russia of war crimes in Ukraine. Chinese President Xi Jinping has sought to position Beijing as a peacemaker in the conflict. CBS News contributor and Strategy Risk CEO Isaac Stone Fish joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.

The capture of Saddam Hussein (2003) | 60 Minutes Archive

Twenty years after the invasion of Iraq, a look back at the December 2003 capture of Saddam Hussein, a watershed moment in the Iraq War. Scott Pelley visited the site of Saddam's last stand a few days after his capture, seeing firsthand the hole where Saddam spent his last moments as a free man.

Two more storms bearing down on California

At least two storm systems are forecast to hit California this week, bringing more flooding rain and mountain snow to the already weather-battered state. Len Ramirez reports.

Miami Beach enacts spring break curfew after 2 fatal shootings

The curfew will be from 11:59 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday, with an additional curfew likely to be put in place Thursday through next Monday.

Marking 20 years since the beginning of the invasion of Iraq

Sunday marks 20 years since the U.S. invasion of Iraq began. Charlie D'Agata takes a look back at the war.

The FDIC and Silicon Valley Bank | 60 Minutes

When the FDIC seized Silicon Valley Bank and New York's Signature Bank, last weekend, it was a reminder of how fragile our banking system can be. Fourteen years ago, 60 Minutes witnessed how far the federal government will go to protect bank depositors.

CBS Weekend News, March 19, 2023

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