Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 991

Surprising November jobs report shows strong hiring

The Labor Department's November jobs report showed the U.S. gained 263,000 jobs last month. But fears about inflation and a possible recession remain. Meg Oliver reports.

Missing 7-year-old North Texas girl found dead; FedEx driver arrested

The suspect, a FedEx contract driver, delivered a package to the victim's home about the time she disappeared, authorities said.

At least 12 killed as gangs battle for control around Haiti's capital

Amid soaring violence, the community recently appointed local residents as guards, but the mayor said they were overpowered by gangs with machine guns.

Were Idaho students targeted in quadruple murder? Authorities make conflicting statements

There are more questions than answers about the murders of four Idaho college students weeks after the killings. Authorities are providing conflicting statements on whether it was a targeted attack. Lilia Luciano reports.

Senate votes to block railroad strike, impose contract rejected by unions

The Senate voted to block a railroad strike, forcing rail companies and union workers to accept the proposed settlement the White House helped negotiate in September. The bill's passage averts a nationwide disruption of rail service ahead of the holiday season. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.

Connecticut school district avoids pandemic impact on grades by changing math class

Student math scores plummeted nationwide during the pandemic. But in Meriden, Connecticut, scores went up at nearly every elementary school in the district. Meg Oliver reports.

Trailer for "Harry and Meghan" docuseries released as Prince William and Kate tour Boston

The fanfare over Prince William and his wife Catherine's first visit to the U.S. in eight years comes just as Netflix released a preview of its new docuseries "Harry and Meghan." The Prince and Princess of Wales are in Boston to hand out their Earthshot Prize. Ben Tracy has the details.

President Biden hosting Emmanuel Macron in Biden's first state dinner

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden are welcoming French President Emmanuel and his wife, Brigitte Macron, for the first state dinner of Biden's presidency. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reported from the White House.

California middle school students treated for suspected overdoses

Panicked parents and first responders rushed to Van Nuys Middle School in Los Angeles, where 10 students were treated for suspected drug overdoses on Thursday. Danya Bacchus reports.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, December 1, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."