Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 981

12/13: CBS News Prime Time

John Dickerson reports on the charges against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, an alleged Russian smuggling ring in New Hampshire, and reasons why inflation slowed in November.

Long COVID to blame for more than 3,500 deaths so far, CDC reports

Thousands of death certificates previously counted as COVID-19​ fatalities were actually related to long COVID​, researchers say — and the true number is likely higher.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried denied bail following arrest

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is facing a slew of federal fraud and money laundering charges following the collapse of his crypto exchange. CBS congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane breaks down the latest in the investigation from Capitol Hill.

House, Senate negotiators say they have framework for government spending bill

Congress is also expected to pass a short-term funding extension in order to avoid a government shutdown.

Republicans consider 2024 presidential options

Former Vice President Mike Pence is stopping in key primary states like New Hampshire to promote his new book as the Republican Party weighs its options in the 2024 presidential election. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa joined "Red and Blue" with the latest on the upcoming 2024 race, plus the backlash against comments Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene made about January 6.

CBS Evening News, December 12, 2022

Coast-to-coast winter storm threatens U.S.; Operation Warm, providing coats to kids in need, hits major milestone

White House continues to defend Griner-for-Bout prisoner swap, despite criticism

WNBA star Brittney Griner is still under medical supervision in Texas, but played basketball for the first time since being released from a Russian prison. The Biden administration is defending the deal that brought her home in exchange for a notorious Russian arms dealer. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.

Neda Shargi: "America needs to bring my brother home"

Neda Shargi, the sister of Emad Shargi, an American who has been detained in Iran for more than four years, is asking the Biden administration to secure his release. She joins John Dickerson on "CBS News Prime Time" to discuss his case.

Cross-country winter storm threatens millions with heavy snow and flooding

"This is a 'we are not kidding' kind of storm," the South Dakota Department of Public Safety said in a tweet urging people to stock up on essentials, then stay home once the storm hits.

Lockerbie bombing suspect Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud charged in U.S. court

The alleged bomb-maker in the 1988 terrorist attack that destroyed Pan Am flight 103 and killed 270 people was charged Monday in U.S. federal court. CBS News investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBS News to discuss the tragedy and Monday's court appearance of Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud.