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Evening News Cbs News Investigates - CBSNews.com / Evening News Cbs News Investigates From CBSNews.com Tue, 03 Dec 2024 03:20:38 -0500 5 Scammers hire models to fool Americans /video/scammers-hire-models-to-fool-americans/ A group of romance scammers based in Ghana have been hiring models and escorts to fool Americans. Debora Patta was given an inside look at the operation. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 20:47:01 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/27/a2a4834a-6ffa-4399-aa5e-12b552092cd8/thumbnail/60x60/cbff492a89013b87675b8125303fa612/cbsn-fusion-scammers-hire-models-to-fool-americans-thumbnail-3225482-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 bba84a73-6f1e-49b4-bace-08a4ace2ab96 Steward Health Care CEO faces contempt of Congress vote /video/steward-health-care-ceo-faces-contempt-of-congress-vote/ A vote is expected next week to hold Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre in contempt of Congress after he refused to appear at a hearing this week despite being subpoenaed to testify. This follows a nearly two-year CBS News investigation into how private equity investors and de la Torre siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars from Steward hospitals. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 19:39:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/12/d312061d-c7ea-436b-bdec-ceacde0aa4f3/thumbnail/60x60/f88fb284d00e880ca6eeefadec9a0888/0912-en-lapook.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 ae478f7f-6e36-4e4c-8a02-12f5a8534dc1 Steward Health Care files for bankruptcy /video/steward-health-care-files-for-bankruptcy/ One of the largest hospital bankruptcies in history is leading to new concerns that some communities will be left without access to medical care. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Mon, 06 May 2024 19:56:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/06/66f8421d-e608-4000-93e6-a82d00424120/thumbnail/60x60/4b7b9e8df6204309f4500ba3d8f87a6e/0506-en-lapook.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 2aa19edd-f161-4dfe-905f-9e11a2dd5374 Why U.S. law enforcement struggles to combat online romance scams /video/why-united-states-law-enforcement-struggles-to-combat-online-romance-scams/ Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:47:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/25/9a6e4e08-d24e-443f-a199-f2419b7457e2/thumbnail/60x60/966857a77108d83c6e8498eb41e7a771/0425-en-axelrod.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 3b605df0-9aab-424f-b780-b1a1b60377ea "Blind trust": Widow's $1.5 million romance scam story serves as cautionary tale /video/widows-scam-story-serves-as-cautionary-tale/ A widow looking for love was scammed out of $1.5 million before her tragic death. Her daughter is now on a mission to share her mom's story, hoping it spurs change. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:37:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/22/b1bb7d79-00b5-4baa-ac06-6601c4d11b61/thumbnail/60x60/400ba5cec73504dd6b485628d49b17aa/0422-en-axelrod-new.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 646ec8ba-55ef-45fe-b9d8-8dff9aeb8a1d Hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants accused of assaulting police officers /video/trumps-defense-of-jan-6-suspects-raises-concerns/ A CBS News review has found that hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants have been accused of assaulting members of law enforcement during the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Former President Trump's comments praising them as "patriots" and calling them "hostages" have some police officers and Homeland Security analysts concerned. Scott MacFarlane reports. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 02:49:01 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/04/04/af5d9010-eb1b-4424-b792-6f45f2e6abfc/thumbnail/60x60/68990f6dd42fc07512df38028f35bc5d/0403-en-macfarlane-2809699-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 df7a88f0-694c-40b0-a213-50e99a5bd40f A look at impact protection for bridges after Key Bridge collapse /video/a-look-at-impact-protection-for-bridges-after-key-bridge-collapse/ Could anything have been done to prevent the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge? Investigators say the bridge did have some kind of impact protection, but CBS News has learned that a majority of U.S. bridges do not. Stephen Stock has more. Sat, 30 Mar 2024 02:06:39 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/03/29/d648a2d6-0a3c-4f39-a258-4b67da16b692/thumbnail/60x60/4963e6188efc203cf97ee691768af1f0/stock-2798378-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 f6234149-c431-4a70-aee1-3a1b95660397 Candy company Mars uses cocoa harvested by kids in Ghana, CBS News investigation finds /video/candy-company-mars-uses-cocoa-harvested-by-kids-in-ghana-cbs-news-investigation-finds/ CBS News found children in Ghana as young as 5 years old using machetes nearly as big as themselves to harvest the cocoa beans that end up in some of America's most-loved chocolates like M&Ms and Snickers. Debora Patta reports. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 19:56:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/11/30/bf7256bb-5021-4621-9774-bf399717f796/thumbnail/60x60/069e179212fc6a03ef09718d1dd5c6b1/patta.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 37cc585f-803f-499d-8538-9ddee0c3a89b LGBTQ+ veterans still fighting for honorable discharges /video/lgbtq-veterans-still-fighting-for-honorable-discharges/ Thousands of veterans discharged from the military under the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy are still fighting to clear their record. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod spoke with one veteran who has fought for years to regain her honor. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:40:06 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/03/15/1a2a81ee-3a10-4257-ac97-ea4078749c4c/thumbnail/60x60/088471fdd15a80d7ca19bc2c5b43087e/cbsn-fusion-lgbtq-veterans-still-fighting-for-honorable-discharges-thumbnail-1796617-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 0a47159c-3a16-44a5-a958-bb9181a08b8a Veterans forced out for being gay fight for benefits /video/veterans-forced-out-for-being-gay-fight-for-benefits/ It's been more than 10 years since the law known as "don't ask, don't tell" was repealed, allowing for gay service members to serve openly. But a CBS News investigation found many of those whose military careers were ended by the policy are still missing out on honorable discharge status and benefits. Jim Axelrod reports. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:28:32 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/02/18/1515fad3-ae54-4276-b885-4d3c47847306/thumbnail/60x60/2c33261cb4282ea00b0a94b52e031668/cbsn-fusion-veterans-forced-out-for-being-gay-fight-for-benefits-thumbnail-1725773-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 5fb5d68e-18db-4dbd-929d-0a2df12c7019 U.S. tech found in drones used against Ukraine /video/us-tech-found-in-drones-used-against-ukraine/ A CBS News investigation found that key technology in some of the drones that Russia is using to hit Ukraine is made by American companies. Chris Livesay takes a look. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:44:24 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2023/01/04/1105f1e0-623b-4842-9f61-a22a72afc68e/thumbnail/60x60/a7b8cb98ab77b3933c1a94f52d8174c9/cbsn-fusion-us-tech-found-in-drones-used-against-ukraine-thumbnail-1597668-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 473b9d22-cc40-4f15-b3bb-505783e59666 Questions emerge about an Adderall prescription obtained online /video/questions-emerge-about-an-adderall-prescription-obtained-online/ During the pandemic, online mental health companies began to offer treatment for ADHD, often prescribing Adderall, a controlled substance. One mother says her son obtained an Adderall prescription that he shouldn't have been able to. Anna Werner investigates. Tue, 13 Dec 2022 14:09:06 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/12/07/8eb715d1-525a-440a-bc67-f3f24ea08797/thumbnail/60x60/5ed1c6fee42843e49e6aebf05f58d780/cbsn-fusion-questions-emerge-about-an-adderall-prescription-obtained-online-thumbnail-1524705-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 5b24fb38-ea31-452e-a5ef-3b1aeeffa97b Gunmaker accused of targeting "at-risk young men" /video/gunmaker-accused-of-targeting-at-risk-young-men/ Gun control advocates have filed a complaint with the FTC, alleging a gunmaker "preys on at-risk young men." CBS News identified similar complaints against gunmakers going back to 1996, but no evidence that the marketing practices were investigated further. Catherine Herridge reports. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 21:52:46 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/07/19/a15ab737-b2b2-43cf-a165-9f6ecedf74d1/thumbnail/60x60/111a1b966afa3a1217a9febd98062def/cbsn-fusion-gunmaker-accused-of-targeting-at-risk-young-men-thumbnail-1136813-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 67beeecc-cb0d-4d25-80e8-ce50a643b88b Families outraged as police close cases without charges /video/families-outraged-as-police-close-cases-without-charges/ A CBS News investigation found that making an arrest is not the only way the Chicago Police Department closes a case. In something called “exceptional means,” police take credit for clearing cases even though justice for families was never served. Megan Hickey has more on the series "Crime Without Punishment: Unsolved Murder in America." Fri, 01 Jul 2022 23:34:46 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/07/02/55124195-2766-44ad-8aa4-a46abcf5e72f/thumbnail/60x60/86e4ccbef1cc5fae6642472d4a3093f4/1656716053183-1101722-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 3abad0cc-133b-41d2-96af-6012b9e3acc8 Cerebral CEO defends company amid DOJ investigation /video/cerebral-ceo-defends-company-amid-doj-investigation/ Cerebral, an online mental health provider, faces growing scrutiny overs its prescribing practices, including a Justice Department investigation. Anna Werner has an exclusive interview with the company's CEO to address the concerns. Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:45:47 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/06/22/dd1aeac4-977a-4704-a222-01ba88272c19/thumbnail/60x60/0422e5ea43679f0e8bb3a25f9841c668/cbsn-fusion-cerebral-ceo-defends-company-amid-doj-investigation-thumbnail-1082345-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 8d8fe29f-35db-4175-9bcc-1869e5bcbc9d New details emerge in GOP probe of Hunter and James Biden /video/new-details-emerge-in-gop-probe-of-hunter-and-james-biden/ CBS News has learned that more than 150 transactions involving either Hunter or James Biden's global business affairs were flagged for further review by U.S. banks. Catherine Herridge spoke with a top Republican senator who's investigating the business dealings. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 19:15:58 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/04/06/fb27afcc-d2d2-4b2a-81f9-46c5f6f7206c/thumbnail/60x60/b2cbb6b0caef04fc633aaa10df1f4687/cbsn-fusion-new-details-emerge-in-gop-probe-of-hunter-and-james-biden-thumbnail-951143-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 2d308d57-b087-480e-968c-6bb760b2c8d3 Corporations accused of unfairly increasing prices /video/corporations-accused-of-unfairly-increasing-prices/ Food prices, especially the cost of meat, are on the rise -- with corporations citing the pandemic and inflation. But, corporate greed may also be a major factor in the price hike. Manuel Bojorquez investigates. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:20:14 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/03/09/11e61a87-6b68-424c-99c5-3bc572a8012b/thumbnail/60x60/06e9d3a50e230a7f10daa4b309c6d554/cbsn-fusion-corporations-accused-of-unfairly-increasing-prices-thumbnail-917566-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 796075ad-f449-4651-81b2-c97631eb1c6e Baby formula recalled after suspected infant deaths /video/baby-formula-recalled-after-suspected-infant-deaths/ Powdered baby formula may be linked to at least five infant illnesses, including possibly two deaths, the Food and Drug Administration warned earlier this week. But there may be more cases than have been reported. Nikki Battiste has the latest. Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:02:02 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/03/03/43915680-70ef-46c7-aacd-d106057e4727/thumbnail/60x60/b969ab93493c1673fe677aaaf9e5435c/1646266068513-910448-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 219b3d6f-3857-436e-a244-3074cd151ade Veterans struggle to get VA health claims cleared /video/veterans-struggle-to-get-va-health-claims-cleared/ Some veterans say VA experts have wrongly denied their disability claims related to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Catherine Herridge reports. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 22:22:02 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/02/17/b1b66dce-6c1d-4939-bd82-aa8082afe0a4/thumbnail/60x60/750ef5ea3eac39d03ea75e3e7b2b6058/cbsn-fusion-veterans-struggle-to-get-va-health-claims-cleared-thumbnail-897845-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 704c3137-dd61-4475-a11e-9cf547fa8b96 Illegal drug trade thrives on social media /video/illegal-drug-trade-thrives-on-social-media/ A CBS News investigation found that the sale of illegal drugs is booming on social media, making access easier for teenagers. Tom Hanson reports. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:20:54 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/12/01/6edd9357-effb-4df9-83cf-f63f5c89b26e/thumbnail/60x60/23208460b85a7ca649d967005d505ca9/1130-en-handson-845794-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 c64a2381-fffd-4adb-9431-540cd5ec4803 ATF accused of fraud and wasteful spending /video/atf-accused-of-fraud-and-wasteful-spending/ A CBS News investigation uncovered allegations of fraud, waste and abuse at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. A whistleblower said he lost his job after he flagged the alleged violations to his superiors. Catherine Herridge reports. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:20:54 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/10/05/e5cab55c-85f4-42e5-9d3a-05ee796eadc6/thumbnail/60x60/d57d5cbb7e46d72431b89c2ee20c9247/1005-en-atfinvest-herridge-808520-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 42bf8164-ffc7-4c0f-a098-d486254414a5 CBS News report prompts review of Air Force domestic violence cases /video/cbs-news-report-prompts-review-of-air-force-domestic-violence-cases/ Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall ordered an investigation into domestic violence cases following a CBS News report that found the military is failing spouses, partners and service members who report abuse. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:20:54 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/09/09/867562f8-94bd-4bc0-b33c-a273cbb40251/thumbnail/60x60/dd8955d0018ba5c3da50b14863de12f9/domestic-789438-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 efb283eb-3c93-4a7a-a336-0cd220e481a4 Former Army attorney on military's domestic violence crisis /video/former-army-attorney-on-us-military-domestic-violence-crisis-cbsnews-investigation/ In part four of a CBS News investigation into domestic violence in the military, a former Army attorney said the crisis has only compounded after 20 years of war. Norah O'Donnell has more. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:20:54 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/09/08/342a9cc5-0a91-4bfe-8600-4ccf7aa77601/thumbnail/60x60/7ce87c2c94e4879fa83984b3cc065cb0/0908-en-domestic-violence-odonnell-788737-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 fa3c6634-6765-476c-877e-631a9d462408 Air Force failed to address domestic violence, survivor says /video/air-force-failed-to-address-domestic-violence-survivor-says/ Emily Brearley said the military didn't keep her safe after she reported domestic violence to the Air Force. Instead they promoted her partner, she said. Norah O'Donnell shares more from a two-year CBS News investigation into domestic violence in the military. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:20:54 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/09/07/5e853c2d-0866-45c4-95d6-5620deb478e2/thumbnail/60x60/d099527cd9a97086fbe2e26977501588/0907-en-domesticv-odonnell-787826-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 debc6f63-6ddd-4c54-8741-20dcc4383008 ASPCA faces criticism from local animal welfare groups /video/aspca-faces-criticism-from-local-animal-welfare-groups-cbs-news-investigation/ The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, commonly known as ASPCA, raises hundreds of millions each year to rescue and protect animals. A CBS News investigation looked into the charity’s spending. Jim Axelrod reports. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:20:54 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/02/7ab20cc2-ed77-49d6-9692-a6248b37c691/thumbnail/60x60/6b9a6c207bc46471c570666564d36280/0802-en-axelrod-765021-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 fc9fd4ca-83f1-47f7-8714-eecbc0298d55 Infrastructure bill addresses seatback safety /video/infrastructure-bill-addresses-seatback-safety/ A six-year CBS News investigation has prompted new legislation to protect children sitting in the back seats of vehicles during rear-end crashes. Kris Van Cleave shares more. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:21:02 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/11/16/fc2bc5c3-51fc-44fa-8e00-ae7091b274f0/thumbnail/60x60/afcca6454eadcc6d52741ca42b71fa54/cbsn-fusion-infrastructure-bill-addresses-seatback-safety-thumbnail-837761-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 72bc2992-30c5-4cc4-85a7-48b64999b62f The military is failing to comply with federal law in sexual assault cases, new watchdog report finds /video/the-military-is-failing-to-comply-with-federal-law-in-sexual-assault-cases-new-watchdog-report-finds/ Nearly a decade after Congress mandated the use of investigators and prosecutors who are specifically trained to handle sexual assault and domestic violence cases, a draft of a new Pentagon report obtained by CBS News reveals the military is failing to comply with federal law that requires it to give survivors support. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:20:02 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/11/09/85d38984-f0d3-4c40-91fe-c77aea84d3c9/thumbnail/60x60/6d6b37d5254f761d98130f56c33d082d/1108-en-militaryassault-832435-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 8775ba38-f459-4094-995a-24c8dbcbb969 Man at the center of Navy corruption scandal speaks /video/man-at-the-center-of-navy-corruption-scandal-speaks/ Leonard Francis aka "Fat Leonard" speaks for the first time about the worst scandal in Navy history. David Martin has more. Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:23:01 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/10/17/2325aa26-2e00-47e5-8fae-782b43a202a9/thumbnail/60x60/253ed08ed1ca9d26b92ca95c712d7814/1016-en-navyscandal-martin-817117-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 64528b4f-525e-4c5b-9ef4-48979d8ecf22 Political wrangling may impede bill on new car safety standards /news/new-federal-car-safety-standards-nhtsa-collapsing-seats/ Following a 6-year CBS News investigation on collapsing seats in passenger vehicles, the fate of a bill to correct the problem is tied up in political infighting over the larger $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:52:43 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/09/27/30490eb6-553e-4ef6-9f5e-94e00e2813c4/thumbnail/60x60/9958c0f70311c92dd619499aa281cd7f/car-seat-safety-1280.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 3787c7eb-8586-451c-865f-6ae888839026 Rare breakthrough COVID cases raise concern /video/rare-breakthrough-covid-cases-raise-concern/ How can a fully vaccinated person still get COVID-19 and spread the virus? Dr. Jon LaPook explains. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:50:36 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/07/22/3e3d10e3-f1a2-4681-a299-7377cfa4f3b9/thumbnail/60x60/49e7c18bfe71376860596e29492451ad/cbsn-fusion-rare-breakthrough-covid-cases-raise-concern-thumbnail-759086-640x360.jpg?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709 0c5ea159-f3d9-492c-bca2-1be83a84ccc0