https://www.cbsnews.com/ Eye On America From CBSNews.com Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:07:45 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/discarded-why-donated-organs-are-left-unused/ One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:58:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/14/10cfa2f8-b35c-47bc-8ea6-c43526ee4cb4/thumbnail/60x60/50222f9b8f0a79663ff1ae6a0ebaa110/organs-donors-thumb.png?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 bb41d232-0631-4fec-ac6f-137625afa71d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/milwaukee-ascent-timber-building-environment/ Building costs are comparable to more traditional structures, but developers say building with wood has advantages over steel and concrete. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:11:24 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/09/e99ea206-2b95-4d14-93d6-9e740e43ef93/thumbnail/60x60/a1f1feb56759b90a81af84e8abff48c8/c6-marciano-eoa-timber-040925-frame-1781.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 734d1ab2-31d5-404e-a35b-80340b35f2fa https://www.cbsnews.com/news/safe-streets-baltimore-criminal-records-gun-violence/ Baltimore officials credit the different approach to crime prevention with a drastic reduction in gun violence over the past six years. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:37:58 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/01/062454c1-17c7-4681-a2ec-a6a3fa6a33bf/thumbnail/60x60/bdc7d1da9f3da7a8e9fdbf30df88b3c4/c6-valdes-baltimore-crime-transfer-frame-1631.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 9c1ab14b-4c5b-4209-bad1-c81a2fe04552 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/autism-leucovorin-medicine-folic-acid/ The theory behind leucovorin's use for autism postulates that some children have a blockage in the transport of folic acid into the brain that potentially contributes to neurological symptoms. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:48:00 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/18/381a9c98-32de-41c9-971b-8a106c136d16/thumbnail/60x60/f0d03b2dcd38b5a5958b9ce57b798cde/c6-gounder-eoa-autism-drug-021725-transfer-frame-396.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 599f104c-1397-4002-87e2-b6ee8ca6ccf9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medical-aid-dying-new-jersey-maid/ MAID is currently legal in 10 states and Washington, D.C., but eight other states are considering similar laws this year. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:20:55 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/01/28/f640c33d-2ce1-4649-b0cd-49c32ae57593/thumbnail/60x60/4a8995fc123c666f17f24f676beb53e6/c8-battiste-maid-pt-1-newspath-frame-5319.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 c8a4a1f7-0bae-493c-b7a6-3493309d131f https://www.cbsnews.com/news/la-fires-passive-house-rebuilt/ In L.A., where the historic Palisades and Eaton Fires continue to burn, a Passive House was the only house still standing in its neighborhood. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:31:42 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/01/17/fef08059-55d3-4e6b-ac20-6b23efaf39fd/thumbnail/60x60/871baa8a7ec0d225f61ca63eaa6d53e6/cbsn-fusion-how-a-design-concept-may-help-save-homes-from-wildfires-thumbnail.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 aca266a7-41e0-4c95-b473-52b8ae295ff6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/redwood-national-park-land-returned-yurok-tribe/ Some 125 acres bordering Redwood National and State Parks in California will be handed back to the Yuroks. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:40:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/12/17/ac00e87b-5b06-404b-910f-e97f2d483383/thumbnail/60x60/707f98f7fd14b9e6a8ec8e91d3015d01/1734393805389.png?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 f9f3e6b4-93ff-4b47-a7c5-11d29f183b73 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/boeing-whistleblower-sounds-alarm-over-safety-at-satellite-factory/ Craig Garriott has built satellites for Boeing for nearly three decades. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:28:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/12/05/c66ad6cb-d14f-4199-9ff9-183827b56847/thumbnail/60x60/982ac9d477dc8dc4a6a92f1f042a6ea2/carpenter.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 bcfc58a5-3a69-491b-8678-0043ac2d5aab https://www.cbsnews.com/news/black-doctors-health-medical-field/ African Americans make up about 14% of the population, but they represent just 5.2% of doctors nationwide. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:25:36 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/22/d2b3cc70-95f2-4298-b453-795836b1daf5/thumbnail/60x60/d3d47480cb11ef6f1cd309b1ae109e40/evening-news-clean-dc-cr470c-20241121-02-frame-93135.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 7aa2dcf8-7eda-420b-a185-194c61cf9877 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pine-cones-helping-regenerate-forests-wildfires-climate-change-oregon/ Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:07:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/21/6aafc77f-3a7d-4e84-82b0-53f635256637/thumbnail/60x60/c7fa49614c19dcd0313db2caaa37224c/eoa-vigliotti-reforstation-r17-copy-01-frame-2072.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 58805a31-2548-4c10-90d4-6302eb8b4908 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/clemson-university-south-carolina-intellectual-disabilities-students-hotel/ The Shepherd Hotel partners with a program at nearby Clemson University that helps students with intellectual disabilities live and work independently. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:03:00 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/14/5cfafd2e-6285-47fa-aef2-2249963f42fa/thumbnail/60x60/97cb4c987145f27763f0bc451816cb70/d8-oliver-eoa-shepherd-hotel-transfer-frame-674.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 563b0d23-807a-42fe-b4f7-12146255c3a5 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minneapolis-police-reform-george-floyd-death/ Since George Floyd's 2020 murder, the Minneapolis Police Department has spent at least $2.5 million on training and recruitment, but some community members say that has not translated to trust. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:48:04 -0500 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/14/c830ffaa-e6dc-4e45-9be0-e0fd92e78907/thumbnail/60x60/f334c48f33ce1096393719d34e456017/c8-quraishi-eoa-mn-police-reform-newspath-frame-581.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 3bbc69cb-bee2-46a2-88d5-32fdb47ab243 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/uss-new-jersey-submarine-women-sailors/ The USS New Jersey was the first submarine in the U.S. Navy's fleet designed specifically with women in mind. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:06:16 -0500 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/12/7e3b1501-ea13-4299-8cb4-88cbb678e76e/thumbnail/60x60/aa9e21a15a2c0fc401bd797e5ef06ccc/1731369425936.png?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 40604aa7-bffb-47d3-b7c7-15b2c377dc21 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gun-storage-programs-suicide-prevention/ Advocates for these initiatives say they can save lives through safely storing firearms for people at risk of suicide. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:13:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/10/08/e203d956-60e8-4437-b173-202b5ab8739f/thumbnail/60x60/dbcb2e34658d0db92f9a38b369c183f1/1007-en-sganga.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 4e747acc-f657-4ba8-8b8b-0220af9e56d6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ghana-romance-scammers-duping-americans/ Chocolates, flowers and gold mines: A CBS News investigation reveals the lengths scammers go to to romance and rob unsuspecting Americans. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 04:08:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/26/9703a173-c6fe-4e2b-864e-05f6e886cf1d/thumbnail/60x60/cec46c95dded41c24e05124d7e295b39/ayivor-and-john.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 0f8744f5-fbac-4769-9abe-98b351e72d98 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/scammers-prey-on-americans-online/ Scammers revel in cash as billions slip past U.S. banking safeguards. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:17:50 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/19/3abb1659-a091-49fa-88fc-4e14a032b54f/thumbnail/60x60/1030fcd1fb15948d13fb08d9473678f3/scammer-room-2.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 6b701638-19a4-4e7d-82c3-eeb9c02b9043 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/political-climate/ Research shows 70% of Americans think global warming will hurt future generations and 62% say Congress should do more about it. Why do many elected officials vote against efforts to combat climate change? Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:24:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/23/12e1b3b6-9c82-4aea-a289-b9bac53c640a/thumbnail/60x60/a489d8c9862e4af5a9eeb5867ed51f46/political-climate-thumb.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 7ce1447e-829a-42a7-866d-133d3e6093f1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/affordable-housing-shortage-yimby-movement/ Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 19:53:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/18/e4911061-7ae8-45f0-b9a4-b36566ea3eb5/thumbnail/60x60/f01a3b142431bdc54281950a924b7bfd/gettyimages-1432581376.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 55e2339b-b263-46f4-a6bb-faf6a2a0c927 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/2024-election-worker-threats/ Election officials from four battleground states spoke with CBS News about the threats they're facing as Election Day approaches. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:49:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/10/6254e4ce-dd80-455a-a42d-5ef9c55b29b0/thumbnail/60x60/ed87a5ddfd020c7a09b19a35eee71f9b/election-officials.png?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 acbdaa37-39a2-4bf7-a781-1bf8514fded8 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/election-turnover/ A CBS News investigation found more than a third of all top elections officials have quit or retired since the 2020 presidential election. Experts worry the inexperience of new supervisors could lead to mistakes. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/09/06/399490a3-ac13-4907-a607-078bb31656d6/thumbnail/60x60/03a534fb8b3900875d7d01f083be288b/managing-the-vote-still.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 10f11a74-f067-4f6f-861f-e596e3e1acee https://www.cbsnews.com/news/schools-science-of-reading-teaching-method-new-york-city/ Schools across the country are implementing the "Science of Reading" to help kids learn Tue, 27 Aug 2024 19:41:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/27/9b101f65-286b-4cf8-bc59-a3e0185f3861/thumbnail/60x60/ff16b72a120b29c0a756610987d17f91/1724799387939.png?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 a32f61e1-ae4c-4caf-8866-f9e52c7c1da3 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/school-ransomware-attacks-threaten-student-data/ Ransomware attacks on schools are rising, paralyzing districts, shutting down systems and putting student data at risk. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:59:19 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/21/00d405e9-5e64-46b8-ac2c-c765073cec1c/thumbnail/60x60/cb2c991b09be30633bc36883251f9b78/gettyimages-608052049.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 472f609a-4e31-4b4b-aac5-1ad6fa7bb021 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/syracuse-i-81-demolition-pioneer-homes/ Syracuse is one of more than 130 communities that shared $3 billion in federal awards this year to reconnect neighborhoods segregated by highway planners in the 1900s. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 21:29:56 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/20/8a39e6f6-5233-4ad3-a658-b351714656d5/thumbnail/60x60/d605d684e99b03b307f856a052d921b7/1724194438153.png?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 ab32e67a-3f53-42dc-b0ac-d5551f4f91a9 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/dnc-chicago-protests-2024-bill-ayers/ While a new generation of protesters is leading the demonstrations at the 2024 DNC, some who participated in the 1968 protests are returning. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:48:44 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/19/285937b7-97b8-4a16-9630-b2a084ed9844/thumbnail/60x60/b633bcc13be7fc5183141c01e958176b/dnc-sds.png?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 95abaf0d-c46d-44fc-9601-07aa44d4e9c1 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/er-nurse-hannah-cvancara-fights-for-rights-of-amputees-to-join-armed-forces/ Hannah Cvancara rock climbs, snowboards, surfs and hikes. But while her amputation hasn't stopped her at all, the military has, rejecting her from the U.S. Navy. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:35:34 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/15/7562a0f9-a3b3-424f-8c43-14bfd1fd7dd3/thumbnail/60x60/c8995cacf059b67aae1fd3406fd9d631/1723682486267.png?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 61c812b4-09e0-4e5b-a2cc-6cbf2682069b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/influencer-social-media-politics/ Democrats have deployed a fleet of influencers to try to win over voters online – and match the hundreds of millions of dollars on similar efforts spent by the right. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:46:50 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/06/478fb4a6-9d59-4b87-b2be-a702d406b813/thumbnail/60x60/7c5ae0d16628cc7243bda59eaf65b216/1722985388042.png?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 ba15381b-b69a-4736-a104-7201d2b78963 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/challenges-of-navigating-an-unrelenting-news-cycle/ Millions of Americans absorbed a dizzying political news cycle this past weekend, a series of extraordinary headlines for an already divided electorate. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:04:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/17/9de321d8-67b8-4f04-8b48-e4a92b25373d/thumbnail/60x60/d64d25269bbc4ffee572c9e181657727/gettyimages-2161924218.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 2dab78d0-65ed-46d6-a535-c27125e9f06a https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-property-owners-squatters-laws/ New anti-squatting laws in several states are giving more power back to homeowners, but the issue persists. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:42:20 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/24/f607c063-a28a-4dc0-934b-e7f64422c4e2/thumbnail/60x60/21ffa158647c22dbfebace51601ecfe3/cbsn-fusion-how-property-owners-are-dealing-with-squatters-thumbnail.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 5e18ad27-06b9-4c2b-abbe-dcb032aefb62 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/school-bus-seat-belts-air-bags-accidents/ The vast majority of school buses have no seatbelts and none have airbags for the drivers. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:15:01 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/06/17/1aabcb4f-987b-4083-a9cf-09d13ea23f3f/thumbnail/60x60/65ef4e6df3df164a5e52d9a08b1c48ac/gettyimages-161086801.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 60d72040-743d-4c63-9bd6-79f459e38cca https://www.cbsnews.com/news/for-profit-nursing-homes-seniors-concerns/ A CBS News investigation found concerns over care emerged after a for-profit chain took over some California nursing homes. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:56:06 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/29/ebbd6880-862b-49fc-8ed2-bc06d1e0ce17/thumbnail/60x60/b713604935d8fcff4a68ef507d89c2a8/ruby-frazier.jpg?v=412b48b2e3085db78364e6e02a7dc2b8 e5d196da-42c0-4b25-84ef-28ec1b7abafa