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Eye on America: Fighting Huntington's disease, saving an iconic lighthouse, and more

From coast to coast, we're bringing you the stories of those who are creating change for the better in their communities. We share the personal story of sports reporter Allie LaForce and MLB pitcher Joe Smith's fight against Huntington's disease. We also showcase a local effort to preserve the Alligator Reef Lighthouse in the Florida Keys. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.

CBS Evening News, April 11, 2022

Ukraine braces for major Russian assault in the East; Julian Lennon's surprise performance for Ukraine

Ukraine warns citizens in the east to flee as Russia shifts focus

Russian forces have pulled back from the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and are refocusing their efforts on eastern parts of the country. President Zelenskyy continues to call for more military aid. Natalie Brand reports. Then, CBS New foreign correspondent Holly Williams joins "Red and Blue" from Kyrvyi Rih, Ukraine, to discuss what comes next.

Exploring the changes in policing one year after the killing of Daunte Wright

The killings of Dante Wright and other Black men and women by police officers have led to calls for more accountability within law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Kirk Burkhalter, a New York Law School professor and former NYPD officer, joined CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss what progress he has seen and where improvements can still be made.

Inflation and deadly bird flu drive up egg prices

The cost of eggs is skyrocketing, thanks to several factors. Omar Villafranca reports.

"CBS Evening News" headlines for Monday, April 11, 2022

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

4/11: CBS News Mornings

Moscow taking aim at Donbas stronghold as Ukrainians try to flee; Scottie Scheffler wins Masters golf tournament

Julian Lennon's surprise performance for Ukraine

John Lennon's son, Julian, who was 8 years old when the song "Imagine" was released, sang his father's anthem in public for the first time to support Ukraine. Jonathan Vigliotti shares more.

Biden announces new rules for "ghost guns," introduces ATF director nominee

President Biden announced that "ghost guns," homemade weapons that lack serial numbers and are difficult to trace, will now face the same regulations as other firearms. He also introduced Steve Dettelbach as his nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Watch Mr. Biden's remarks in the White House Rose Garden.

Elon Musk won't be joining Twitter's board of directors, after all

Musk purchased a 9.2% stake in Twitter worth nearly $3 billion, becoming its largest shareholder.