Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 935

GOP-led states ask judge to end DACA policy for "Dreamers"

DACA's demise would prevent nearly 600,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers" from renewing their deportation protections and work permits.

CBS Evening News, January 30, 2023

2 more officers, EMTs disciplined in Tyre Nichols' death; Firefighter back on the job after fighting for his life against COVID

Eye on America: Cheech Marin's Chicano art collection, a revolutionary mobility device and more

We go inside a California museum housing comedy legend Cheech Marin's impressive collection of Chicano art. And in Philadelphia, we catch up with the creator of the Steadicam to see how his latest invention is helping people with disabilities. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

Woman accused of trying to kill friend with poison cheesecake goes on trial

New York prosecutors say Viktoria Nasyrova fed her lookalike friend cheesecake laced with a Russian drug so she could steal her identity.

Why Biden doesn't want to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

President Biden says he won't send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, despite reports that some Pentagon officials are pushing for it. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder, now president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the factors Mr. Biden must weigh what it could mean for the future of the war in Ukraine.

Two more Memphis officers relieved of duty after Tyre Nichols' death

Officials said Monday that two more Memphis officers were relieved of duty and three fire department employees were fired following the police beating of Tyre Nichols. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston joined John Dickerson from Memphis with the latest on the investigation.

Virginia school reopens weeks after 6-year-old shot teacher

Students at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, returned to the classroom for the first time since a 6-year-old shot his teacher. New security protocols are in effect. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.

The push for police reform after Tyre Nichols' death

The death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols after a violent arrest in Memphis has renewed calls on Capitol Hill for national police reform. Kirk Burkhalter, professor at New York Law School and director of the 21st Century Policing Project, joins John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what measures might make a difference.

2 more officers, EMTs disciplined in Tyre Nichols' death

Two more Memphis police officers were disciplined and relieved of duty in the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols. Two Memphis Fire Department EMTs and a lieutenant were also fired in connection with the incident. Elise Preston reports.

Firefighter back on the job after fighting for his life against COVID

In the fight for his life against COVID-19, a Texas firefighter sought to inspire his kids by showing them that they can achieve anything if they set their minds to it. After more than 500 grueling days, he's finally back on the job. Omar Villafranca shares more.