Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 918

2/17: CBS News Weekender

Catherine Herridge reports on a deadly shooting in Mississippi, hears from Erin Brockovich on Ohio's train derailment, and discusses the military operation that killed an ISIS leader.

Prosecutors ask for 25 more years in prison for R. Kelly

The singer, 56, wouldn't be eligible for release until he was about 100 if a Chicago judge goes along and adds it to the 30 years Kelly's already serving after a New York conviction.

2/16: Red and Blue

President Biden speaks about recent airborne objects; DHS intel chief on safety preparations to prevent attacks similar to Jan. 6.

EPA chief surveys derailment aftermath in East Palestine, Ohio

The head of the EPA, Michael Regan, visited the site of the disastrous derailment in East Palestine. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi is covering how the disaster is impacting the community.

Explaining the next steps in Georgia's Trump probe after parts of grand jury report released

Parts of a special grand jury's report, which is looking into any criminality surrounding the 2020 election in Georgia, were released Thursday. The grand jurors found that there was not "widespread fraud," but said that perjury may have been committed by at least one witness. Criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor Katie Cherkasky joined CBS News to explain the next steps in the investigation.

Health concerns grow after Ohio train derailment

Residents in East Palestine, Ohio, are demanding to know how safe they are in their homes after hazardous chemicals were released during a train derailment and fire. Meanwhile, the Environmental Protection Agency administrator vowed to hold the rail operator accountable. Roxana Saberi has the latest.

Tesla recalls more than 362,000 vehicles over software flaws

Tesla is voluntarily recalling more than 360,000 vehicles, warning that its experimental driver-assistance software may cause crashes.

President Biden calls for "sharper rules" for unknown aerial objects

President Biden is calling for "sharper rules" when it comes to tracking, monitoring and possibly shooting unknown future unknown aerial objects. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports from the North Lawn.

Psychiatrist on clinical depression treatment after John Fetterman checks himself into hospital

Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland Wednesday to receive treatment for clinical depression. Dr. Rebecca Brendel, president of the American Psychiatric Association, joined CBS News to discuss his treatment and more.

Biden: Mystery objects not connected to China

President Biden Thursday made his most extensive comments about China’s spy balloon and three unidentified objects that were shot down over North America this month. He said the three objects probably posed no threat to people on the ground, and his administration is establishing protocols for when to take down unidentified objects. Nancy Cordes reports.