Heart Scan
We have all heard the startling fact that heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women. For me and millions others, that is not only a statistic, it is also a fact we know first hand. |
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The Bodies Everyone Wants
Plastic surgery is one way to obtain the perfect body or to slow down the aging process. But for some women, they didn't seek plastic surgery for those reasons. |
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Body Farm
Beyond one gate on the University of Tennessee campus, something few people have seen or even want to see. It's the body farm, one of the most unusual cemeteries on the planet. |
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Larry Langford's First 100 Days
How has Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford's first 100 days in office gone? |
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Faith in Action: Young Ladies of Distinction
An 85 year old widow who wants to make a difference… She mentors young girls three days a week using what she says God blessed her with in hopes of imparting some knowledge to help those lead lives of distinction. |
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The Heaven LaShae Ross Case
Some experts say a child a child goes missing every 40 seconds...over 2,000 per day and many of those cases go unsolved. Those numbers don't reflect the families rocked by these individual tragedies. |
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Strange Things Kids Swallow
If you've got children, you know they will put any and everything in their mouth. And sometimes those things end up stuck in their throats, stomachs or lungs. This is the story inside the emergency room at Children's Hospital to see how doctors find and retrieve the strange things kids swallow. |
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The Biotech Industry in Alabama
Biotechnology is big business in the U.S. and UAB is a big reason that Birmingham is making headway in this multi-billion dollar industry. But not all of them have stayed in town. Find out how there's a greater effort to keep homegrown companies closer to home. |
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Dog Whisperers
There's a new breed of dog trainers. The so called "dog whisperers" use techniques made popular by trainer Cesar Millan. |
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Stopping Street Racing
The secret underground world of illegal street racing became not-so-secret in January, when two people were killed at a local race. So, what's being done to stop this behavior which has grown in popularity in recent years? |
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Faith in Action: The Gaskins Family
In this Faith in Action report, a couple who exhausted their medical options then realized their ability to parent didn't depend on their ability to conceive. For the Gaskins family it's all about their faith. |
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Toxic Town
A city awarded millions in a settlement after polluted soil was found to be the result of many residents’ unusual health situations. This is the story of Hobson City. |
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On The Job: Catching the Cheaters
St. Valentine's Day: 24 hours to splurge on your sweetheart and show her how much you care, was yesterday. But that sweetheart isn't always the husband or wife. Sometimes it's somebody else. |
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He Said, She Said: Part Three
The in’s and out’s of dating. Do men really understand women? Do men understand women? |
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He Said, She Said: Part Two
Tuesday night, the questions were simple: How should a date end, bad pick up lines and dating games? It's all about the science and the attitude. |
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He Said, She Said: Part One
It comes as no great surprise that women and men just view the world differently. |
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Justice For Larry McAnnally
In the summer of 1999, the Jasper police department began working on a case so violent it disturbed even the most seasoned detectives. |
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Faith in Action: Gregory Clarke
A recent conviction on tax evasion may send New Hope Baptist Church Pastor Gregory Clarke to prison. |
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Behind the Headlines: Charles Salvagio
He's one of the most well-known criminal defense attorneys in our area, but what is Charles Salvagio really like behind the headlines? |
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On The Job: Building a Ukulele
CBS 42’s Al Ratcliffe learns how to make a Ukulele in this “On The Job” report. |
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The XO Computer
Much has been said about Birmingham being the first city in the United States to partner with One Laptop Per Child. |
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Sex Offender Patrol
Sex offenders in one east Alabama county better make sure they're abiding by the law. |
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Working the Pit
Most of us know a good rib when we see, smell and taste it. But what does it take from the kitchen to the dinner table. |
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Sports Betting
Millions of Americans and international fans will tune in to the Super Bowl, with many putting their money on the line. Birmingham is no exception, with some calling it the biggest underground sports betting scene this side of Las Vegas. |
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Protecting the Pets
Consider yourself a pet lover? If so, chances are your affinity for your furry friends doesn't come close to one Shelby County woman. |
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Weatherizing Your Home
It doesn't take much money or expertise to take some simple steps that can make a big difference in your utility bills this winter. |
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Pharming
Drug abuse with teenagers is nothing new. But there's a growing trend in prescription medication abuse that local teens are turning to. |
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Identity Theft
In the modern age of computers, cell phones and credit cards, identity theft is becoming one of the fastest growing crimes in the U.S. |
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Faith in Action: Missionary Family
Ben and Jenny Roberts are raising their three sons at Tenwek Missionary Hospital in Africa. While I was on assignment in Bomet, Kenya, I spent time with this surgeon to see what it's like to raise a family in the mission field. |
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Nick Saban Interviews
Check out Brad Radice's sit-down interview with Alabama Coach Nick Saban. |
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Rolling in the Dough
Football game weekends bring extra fans to Auburn and Tuscaloosa...which means a lot of extra money. |
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Faith in Action: Roper’s Call to Duty
This week A.C. Roper will take the helm of the Birmingham Police Department, a title that comes just as the FBI ranks The Magic City's crime among the highest in the nation. But this veteran of two wars is no stranger to tough environments. |
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The Tattoo Artist
This particular job isn't really dirty or nasty, but it has overcome a lot stigmas and stereotypes in recent history. This time Al Ratcliffe goes to tattoo school. |
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Without a Trace Darrell Moneyham
A Birmingham man has been missing since the July 4th weekend of 1999. His family is waiting for answers, while Jefferson County sheriff's deputies wait for a break in this case. |
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Radar Detectors
Even if you don't have one, you probably know someone who owns a radar detector. If you have ever wondered if they are legal, or if they work, this story should answer some questions. |
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School Bus Safety
One year ago on Tuesday, Alabama experienced a horrific school bus accident none of us will ever forget. What's been done in the past year to better protect our children in school bus crashes? |
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Without A Trace Sheila Hughes
It's been more than seven years since Debra and Kenneth Hughes last saw their sister Sheila. |
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Video Game Violence
As we draw closer to the holidays, many of you will be rushing out to toy stores to pick up what ever video game is all the rage these days. The ratings on these games say one thing, but is it enough? |
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Foreclosures
If you bought a home when it seemed like the real estate market would never slow down, join the club. |
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Firearms Forensic Unit
Fans of CSI: Miami know her as Calleigh Duquesne, a brilliant and beautiful firearms forensic scientist with a gentle spirit of southern charm. But how much of her character's crime-solving expertise is reality, or just Hollywood scripting? |
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Faith in Action
Sherri Jackson takes us to a place a world away where doctors practice their faith and medicine at the same time. |
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Lunchtime Facelift
The cosmetic surgery is a booming industry with both men and women. But not everyone has the time for the surgery and recovery from it. |
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Buffalo Wranglers
There are plenty of jobs around Alabama you can get dirty doing, but there's one that's unique. |
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Without a Trace
For more than two years one Birmingham family has been struggling to hold on to hope. |
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The Alabama Gambling Law
In most Alabama counties gambling is a crime, but there are places where you can place a bet with no fear of arrest...only if you're betting on dogs or horses. |
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Home Medical Tests
When you think of home medical tests more than likely you think of the more popular ones, like pregnancy tests. But there are so many different types out there. |
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Body for Free
We’ve heard it before, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But how far will some people go to get a body for free? |
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The Pit Tech
Have you ever wondered who does that job that nobody else wants to do? That job where everyone has dirt under their fingernails and messy clothes. |
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Missing Tuscaloosa Woman
The family and friends of a missing Tuscaloosa woman are engaged in a desperate search. |
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HIV/AIDS: From Alabama to Africa Part 6
A medical missionary from Gadsden whose faith, courage, and amazing trust in God helped her overcome tragedy most of us could barely imagine. |
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HIV/AIDS: From Alabama to Africa Part 5
We now look at treatment of HIV/AIDS, and how people living with the disease are living longer. |
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HIV/AIDS: From Alabama to Africa Part 4
In our continuing coverage of AIDS from Alabama to Africa we now examine what's happening with the youth here at home and in Bomet, Kenya... |
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HIV/AIDS: From Alabama to Africa Part 3
There are 40 million people living with AIDS around the world. A virtual audio tour presented by World Vision’s traveling exhibit is designed to put a face on at least some of those people. |
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HIV/AIDS: From Alabama to Africa Part 2
From Alabama to Africa day two...a special report on HIV/AIDS. |
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HIV/AIDS: From Alabama to Africa Part 1
Hear the stories of children who have lost their parents to HIV AIDS in Africa and women here in Alabama who learn they are pregnant and HIV positive on the same day. |
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Water Crisis Negotiations
A rock and a hard place: that's the dilemma Alabama and Georgia are in regarding a critical water shortage. |
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Alabama And E-85
E-85! It's the alternative fuel that's catching national attention as the answer to the nations dependence on foreign oil. |
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Bullying: Part 2 And 3
Many students are bullied in life for years and are pushed to the point to lash out in violence. |
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Bullying: Part 1
The effects of bullying have gotten so severe, both parents and children are suffering. Experts say bullying universally affects every child who encounters it. But parents are hit hard as well. |
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Second Life
You can be a model, own an island, build a castle and sell it. You can do it all in an internet game called Second Life. |
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Dumpster Diving: Somebody's Got To Do It
Al Ratcliffe has already shown us jobs that can be filthy, nasty and smelly. In this “Somebody's Got To Do It” report, he takes us behind the scenes of a corporate security expert. |
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Exercise For Everyone
It's an exercise class for people who may not normally be able to exercise. It's called Kangoo and the only place in the state to find it is at Kaizen Wellness and Fitness Center in Vestavia Hills. |
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To Snitch Or Not To Snitch
To snitch or not to snitch. That's the question we're asking after Birmingham's police chief brought up a disturbing trend called “stop snitching” at a town hall meeting on violence in The Magic City. |
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Where The Gangs Are
Birmingham police are teaming up with federal agencies to fight violent crime and small-time gang activity. |
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Promising Autism Treatment
Sufferers of autism have tremendous difficulty communicating with or connecting to others, and treatment involves years of intense therapy, but one new magic bullet procedure is gaining momentum. |
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Effective Wart Treatment
It can hold a flashlight together or seal a leaky hose. You name it and people use duct tape to do it. It's a must-have in the home repair tool kit, but could duct tape have a place in the field of medicine? |
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The Search For Annie Pearl Edwards
A Birmingham family is hoping you can help find their missing loved one. Annie Pearl Edwards vanished without a trace 19 months ago. |
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Zoo Keeping: Somebody's Got To Do It
What do you think of when you think of a trip to the zoo? What about the people who keep the animals happy and healthy? They've got an important job to do too, and at times it can be downright dirty. |
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Tracking Sex Offenders
It is easy to go online, put in your address and find how close you are to a registered sex offender. But who is making sure that they are where they say they are? We took that question to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. |
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HPV: What You Need To Know
Parents across the nation are wrestling with some tough health issues concerning their pre-teen daughters. A new vaccine is being recommended by the government for the prevention of cervical cancer. |
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Still Searching: Blount County Cold Case
A Blount County family believes something terrible might have happened to their loved ones. |
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Hurricane Recovery
A real estate trend has developers looking to Alabama’s lakes instead of its coastline. |
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Inside The FBI
The northern Alabama district FBI headquarters is a fortress, but the agency's evidence response team let CBS 42 cameras inside for an exclusive look at how they operate. |
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Revenues From Porn
Last year alone, the pornography industry pulled in more than $97 billion worldwide. |
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Dumb Laws
Have you ever played dominoes on Sunday? Or, flicked a booger into the wind? If so, you've broken the law here in Alabama. Those are just two of the numerous bizarre, random, and downright silly laws in our state. |
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Porn Addiction
Addiction to porn is a real problem for millions of Americans in the U.S. Are you one of them? Odds are you know a porn addict. |
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Sucking Up The Grease
Do you love your job? What if it required a jump suit to do it or a shower after you were done, would you still love it? Well many people do love their jobs that leave them a little ripe at quitting time. |
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Human Trafficking
Human sex trafficking... Shockingly, it goes on every day right here in the U.S. |
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Safe All Summer
Youth sports mean summertime fun for thousands of kids each year across Alabama. But as they say it's all fun and games until someone gets hurt. |
