Top The Early Show: Tracy Smith Stories from CBSNews.comhttp://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main500195.shtml??source=RSS&en-us(c) MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:48:06 EDT15http://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main500195.shtml??source=RSS&http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/common/images/v2/logo_cbsnews_small.gif13623Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/14/earlyshow/main3829938.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3829938It's being compared to that of JFK, drawing huge crowds, even moving some to tears. Pundits -- and rivals -- are taking note.Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:30:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/29/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main3763968.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3763968Real people cope with real problems by creating alter-egos who live in the virtual world called "Second Life." Tracy Smith spoke with someone who takes part, and a therapist who helps.Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/21/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main3734118.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3734118In this Web extra report, Tracy Smith looks at how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is influencing their continuing push for equality.Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:11:25 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/26/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main3539580.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3539580Hotel heiress Leona Helmsley left $12 million to her dog. Now the Maltese is recieving death threats.Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:30:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/05/earlyshow/series/main3451304.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3451304The Early Show's "Anchor Moms Against Lead" show where you can find it -- and what you can do about it -- in a multi-part series. Tuesday's topic: lead hidden in homes.Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:00:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/02/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main3443831.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3443831Robyn O'Brien has been fighting for better testing and awareness, since her daughter, nine-months-old at the time, almost died from one. Tracy Smith reports.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:38:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/28/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main3307464.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3307464Tracy Smith traced its history on The Early Show, tracking its rise from unmentionable to wardrobe staple.Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/25/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main3295276.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3295276Of all the crazy videos posted on YouTube, those depicting teenagers smoking an herb called salvia divinorum, then seemingly losing control, are among the most disturbing. One mother says the herb cause her son's death.Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:00:07 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/11/earlyshow/main3250210.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3250210I used to believe that human trafficking was tragic, yes, but far removed from my life here in the United States. It was something that happened overseas, but not here, not in my community, not to U.S. citizens, not to American children.Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/28/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main3212398.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3212398Air Force airman Cassandra Hernandez says she was raped, but now she could face a court-martial and possible jail time.Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:36:21 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/11/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main3043779.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3043779When a crime happens on campus, universities are supposed to notify students so they can safeguard themselves. But as Tracy Smith reports, that did not happen after a young woman was found murdered in her dorm room at one Michigan university.Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:30:05 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/01/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2873694.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2873694Tracy Smith told one victim's story. She was one of many whose partners weren't deterred by the legal mechanism meant to shield them. But in San Diego, a unique program is amassing an amazing track record of helping threatened women.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:14:49 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/25/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main2851958.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2851958He says he's "emotional" over the likely end of his run as the character in the "Pirates" series. Depp also reflects on his huge popularity, and tells how Keith Richards reacted to Capt. Jack having been based on him, on The Early Show.Fri, 25 May 2007 00:24:10 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/24/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2846636.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2846636A hands-on exhibit in a Chicago museum enables anyone to play forensic scientist as it tries to inspire kids to pursue science as a career. Major "CSI" stars showed up for a preview party, and Tracy Smith was there.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:13:08 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/15/earlyshow/living/beauty/main2803641.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2803641When Bradley Bayou's daughter wanted to fit into his clothes, she started down a path that led to bulimia. That spurred him to seek change in an industry grappling with controversy over the use of super-thin models. Tracy Smith reports.Tue, 15 May 2007 10:30:05 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/14/earlyshow/living/parenting/main2798400.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2798400Critics say "secret agent" peer influencers, slumber party viral networks and other methods are objectionable, but one company that uses those techniques insists they work, and are needed. Tracy Smith explains.Wed, 02 May 2007 12:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/02/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2752610.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2752610Haley Abaspour looks like a normal 11-year-old girl, but she suffers from a multitude of mental problems, the most severe being bipolar disorder.Tue, 01 May 2007 12:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/13/earlyshow/contributors/colincowie/main2680012.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2680012Lisa Mayo and Stephen Wilfong planned and had one with the help of Early Show events planner extraordinaire Colin Cowie, in a special series that culminated with their nuptials.Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:30:08 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/09/earlyshow/living/recipes/main2662824.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2662824ChefsLine is a new service that helps cooks in need. Cooks can call and, for a fee, ChefsLine chefs will help them prepare their meal from a distance. Tracy Smith tried it, and reported on the results.Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:30:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/03/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2642951.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2642951Some short children are taking growth hormones so they can be taller. But critics say that the use of hormones sends the wrong message; instead, they say, people should be more tolerant of differences.Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/22/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2595822.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2595822The Early Show national correspondent Tracy Smith went to a New York-area mall with security expert Chris Falkenberg, who gave Smith some important tips.Thu, 22 Mar 2007 10:30:08 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/20/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2587076.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2587076Conventional wisdom for problem drinkers says that they must quit drinking altogether in order to be successful. But a different program called Moderation Management says some people can continue to drink within reason.Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:00:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/12/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2557502.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2557502In the wake of the deadly New York City fire that killed 10 people, including nine children, it's important to learn how to get out of a blaze safely. President of the Home Safety Council Meri-K Appy offered some important tips.Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:30:07 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/07/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2542925.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2542925An Ohio mother is fighting against sex offenders laws that restrict where people convicted of sex crimes can live. She says the laws don't distinguish between serious offenders and lesser criminals.Fri, 02 Mar 2007 21:00:01 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/02/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2530275.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2530275He admitted the former vice president has a better resume than anyone already in the '08 presidential field. Obama also said he hopes to avoid any more wars of words with Hillary Clinton like they had over Hollywood honcho David Geffen's remarks.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:30:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/23/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2507444.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2507444Federal regulators worry there might be, from "PERC," a chemical used by three-quarters of the dry cleaners in the U.S. The industry downplays concerns. Tracy Smith looked into the situation.Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:30:11 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/20/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2493517.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2493517Tracy Smith says efforts to keep musicians in The Big Easy and lure others back point to both. She revisited a musicians' enclave built by the volunteer group Habitat for Humanity, the biggest home builder in the city since the storm.Thu, 15 Feb 2007 12:30:09 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/14/earlyshow/series/main2474574.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2474574Constant vigilance is needed, as Tracy Smith learned when she visited a family with two kids who have such allergies. For them, eating the wrong foods can have life-threatening consequences.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:41:43 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/02/01/earlyshow/living/travel/main2421391.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2421391This year, Miami is host to the Super Bowl, but it is known more for its vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere. The Early Show national correspondent Tracy Smith took a tour of the hot city to find out what makes it tick.Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:30:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/19/national/main2373787.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2373787After being kidnapped more than four years ago, the parents of 15-year-old Shawn Hornbeck believe their son has lost his innocence and think he was sexually abused by the man suspected of abducting him. However, they say Shawn is "truly a survivor."Mon, 16 Jul 2007 15:35:39 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/11/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2350549.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2350549Industry officials are expected to recommend steps to discourage them, with New York's Fashion Week fast-approaching. But, reports Tracy Smith, critics call the move empty.Sat, 09 Dec 2006 16:30:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/08/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2240696.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2240696When it's time for the big soiree, the combination of booze and the boss can make anyone do something dumb. So, Tracy Smith sought advice to help viewers get through the shindig with dignity, and job, intact!Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:30:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/12/06/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2233860.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2233860On The Early Show, an expert gave advice on that, and how to help rescuers find you. Tom Brown Jr. also explained what to keep in your car at all times, and showed how to stay warm with items in your vehicle and in nature.Mon, 27 Nov 2006 15:30:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/27/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2209950.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2209950After The Early Show national correspondent Tracy Smith reported about Damba Koroma's inspiring story as a victim of the civil war in Sierra Leone, a producer from "The Oprah Winfrey Show" decided to reunite her with her mother.Thu, 02 Nov 2006 13:00:05 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/11/02/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main2144397.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2144397It's a reality all universities and colleges must face, and happens more than many would like to admit. Two victims came forward in the hope of changing the way schools handle the issue.Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/09/15/earlyshow/main2012996.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2012996Many marriages end up in divorce, creating upheaval for all parties involved - including children. But as Tracy Smith reports, a pre-wedding session of Marriage Prep 101 may help couples work out relationship kinks down the line.Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:30:08 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/09/13/earlyshow/main2003384.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2003384When it comes to divorce, children are often caught in the middle. There is now a movement in some states to do divorce "better." As Tracy Smith reports, one approach includes a unique joint custody arrangement.Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/09/07/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main1982648.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1982648Today, it seems the pregnant belly is celebrated and even flaunted. But at the same time, celebrities are sending moms-to-be a mixed message when they drop their baby weight with lightning speed.Wed, 06 Sep 2006 14:30:13 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/09/06/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main1975002.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1975002Knowing more early in pregnancies as a result of new technology can lead to agonizing decisions, says Tracy Smith. She met a couple faced with such a situation, and a specialist who insists being aware is better than the alternative.Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:00:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/09/05/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main1967744.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1967744That's just the start. Soon, keeping up with energetic kids and many other challenges emerge, and that must be factored into the decision about whether to try to start a family later in life, reports Tracy Smith.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:52:48 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/08/04/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main1864812.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1864812The video-sharing site took off, and is among the Web's hottest. Submitted clips are viewed by other users. And, as Tracy Smith reports, while it was started for amateurs, it's become a big marketing tool for record companies and bands.Thu, 03 Aug 2006 12:00:30 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/08/03/earlyshow/living/petplanet/main1861607.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1861607Tracy Smith visited Six Flags Wild Safari, home to wild animals large and small, and took a tour that got her up close and personal with the likes of rhinos, tigers, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, and more.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:46:12 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/05/earlyshow/leisure/music/main1776361.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1776361The real 'Dolls' showed some signature moves to the Saturday Early Show co-anchor, and explained why they have so many female fans.Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:31:02 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/29/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main1764999.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1764999With help from professional photographers and makeup artists, some children get the star treatment as they fight for their lives. National correspondent Tracy Smith reports for The Early Show.Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:00:35 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/28/earlyshow/living/petplanet/main1758386.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1758386Efforts to curb their numbers are ruffling some feathers. Tracy Smith explains.Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:00:30 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/22/earlyshow/health/main1740960.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1740960An infectious disease expert says drug-resistant staph bacteria could be the "biggest infectious disease problem" in coming decades. He spoke with Hannah Storm after a report on a toddler who succumbed to one such bug in only 24 hours.Wed, 21 Jun 2006 03:44:16 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/20/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main1731490.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1731490Oregon's Gordon Smith and his wife, Sharon, hope reaching out helps keep other families from meeting the same fate. Their 22-year-old son, Garrett, took his life in 2003, after a long struggle against depression. Tracy Smith has their story.Fri, 09 Jun 2006 11:30:25 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/09/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main1696976.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1696976Far too many of us often take the things we have for granted. That is until you hear the inspiring story of a young girl who has overcome incredible odds. The Early Show national correspondent Tracy Smith explains.Wed, 07 Jun 2006 12:30:28 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/06/07/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main1690721.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1690721Children across America are dealing with parents who are addicted to drugs. The Early Show's Tracy Smith met two young Iowa girls who started a support group for other children of addicts.Wed, 10 May 2006 20:26:17 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/05/10/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main1604580.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1604580It's fairly well-known that sexual predators and others up to no good frequently find targets on the Internet. But Tracy Smith points to another potential problem: how what you show or say online could haunt you for years to come.Tue, 09 May 2006 13:35:46 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/05/09/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main1602367.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1602367Like many teens, Ashley Martin had a personal profile on a social networking site. But as Tracy Smith reports, what appeared to be an innocent online flirtation turned into a dangerous situation for the teen.Tue, 09 May 2006 04:35:55 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/05/08/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main1597445.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1597445Chances are your teen may have a profile on a social networking site such as myspace.com. The question, Tracy Smith asks in a three-part series, is whether teens are giving away too much information online.Thu, 13 Apr 2006 06:35:25 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/04/11/earlyshow/health/main1489206.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_1489206Some heartbroken mothers of teens who died from drug overdoses are trying to keep other young people from meeting the same fate, with emotional appeals to just say no to methadone and other substances. Tracy Smith reports.