/ Evening News Cbs News Investigates From CBSNews.com Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:42:33 -0400 5 /news/trump-family-net-worth-crypto-investments/ As the Trump family's crypto ventures increase their wealth, the president's administration pauses a dozen federal crypto probes. Fri, 02 May 2025 19:41:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/02/0621314e-9b1e-4773-86f0-823d41f5dee3/thumbnail/60x60/75da0fe835856337875f36e78e5f795f/gettyimages-2194369823.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 d26f6019-2f17-4a3d-b100-26f2110ac39a /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 bba84a73-6f1e-49b4-bace-08a4ace2ab96 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 ae478f7f-6e36-4e4c-8a02-12f5a8534dc1 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 2aa19edd-f161-4dfe-905f-9e11a2dd5374 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 3b605df0-9aab-424f-b780-b1a1b60377ea /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 646ec8ba-55ef-45fe-b9d8-8dff9aeb8a1d /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 df7a88f0-694c-40b0-a213-50e99a5bd40f /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 f6234149-c431-4a70-aee1-3a1b95660397 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 37cc585f-803f-499d-8538-9ddee0c3a89b /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 0a47159c-3a16-44a5-a958-bb9181a08b8a /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 5fb5d68e-18db-4dbd-929d-0a2df12c7019 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 473b9d22-cc40-4f15-b3bb-505783e59666 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 5b24fb38-ea31-452e-a5ef-3b1aeeffa97b /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 67beeecc-cb0d-4d25-80e8-ce50a643b88b /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 3abad0cc-133b-41d2-96af-6012b9e3acc8 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 8d8fe29f-35db-4175-9bcc-1869e5bcbc9d /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 2d308d57-b087-480e-968c-6bb760b2c8d3 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 796075ad-f449-4651-81b2-c97631eb1c6e /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 219b3d6f-3857-436e-a244-3074cd151ade /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 704c3137-dd61-4475-a11e-9cf547fa8b96 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 c64a2381-fffd-4adb-9431-540cd5ec4803 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 debc6f63-6ddd-4c54-8741-20dcc4383008 /video/chinas-controversial-baby-hatches/ Controversy surrounds the "baby hatch," a place where desperate parents in China can leave a baby they can't care for. The increasing number of abandoned newborns has overwhelmed the government system, causing hatches to shut down. One family faces criminal charges after finding out they left their baby to die at a closed "hatch." Seth Doane reports. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:20:54 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/03/22/89a3573d-c68e-4509-907f-e751a95f6c9a/thumbnail/60x60/d481e3d0d3a0a822434f89023fc54955/en-0627-babies4-247515-640x360.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 2a666b9a-fce9-47a3-972b-7cf9e7506e73 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 fc9fd4ca-83f1-47f7-8714-eecbc0298d55 /video/parents-say-us-army-failed-daughter-after-sexual-assaults-norah-odonnell-reports-2020-11-16/ In part one of CBS News' series on sexual assault in the military, we spoke with the parents of a soldier who say the military failed their daughter after she was sexually assaulted while serving abroad, and that those failures ultimately led to her death. Norah O'Donnell reports. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:20:54 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/11/18/f83096cb-ba9d-4f79-ab61-fc19997b2aaf/thumbnail/60x60/5bb24cf717b6ba4df85e2d59fe6d4b6f/1117-en-nod-590021-640x360.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 4ee7cfcd-f46f-401b-907c-b3ef0231f481 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 fa3c6634-6765-476c-877e-631a9d462408 /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 efb283eb-3c93-4a7a-a336-0cd220e481a4 /video/cbs-news-investigation-potential-dangers-in-vehicle-seat-backs-and-outdated-government-safety-standards/ CBS News identified more than 100 people who were severely injured or killed in alleged seat-back failures in the past 30 years. Kris Van Cleave reports. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:20:54 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/04/12/6cd255dd-3aa1-4f7c-9791-9993ec03fb9f/thumbnail/60x60/6c64dc039efc9bc818b5143ea92a4cd3/0411-wn-kvc-690172-640x360.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 bfb92733-c399-49c7-bcd1-452af26f2b17 /video/cbs-news-investigates-sexual-assault-survivors-say-military-failed-to-protect-victims/ Over the past year and a half, CBS News has spoken to nearly two dozen survivors from all branches of the armed service who say their allegations were brushed aside � or even met with retaliation. Norah O'Donnell reports. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:20:54 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2020/11/19/bdf46ee5-809b-414d-9bce-b013bf1f6b22/thumbnail/60x60/e65146a38a260b70a8a1ac64eeb39d2e/1118-en-odonnell-590856-640x360.jpg?v=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 5a929d07-fad2-472d-b761-cc98332ca38b /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=15603985a4508c8e7bc83d8e4e73c5d0 42bf8164-ffc7-4c0f-a098-d486254414a5