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· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
66
GRADE
D
FIX
3
REVIEW
7
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 7 REVIEW 3 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
7 landmarks
FIX
7 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
4 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
4 of 4 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN (missing!) CONTENTINFO footer

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.

Learn more

The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.

Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
4 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 4 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Heading Hierarchy
141 headings
REVIEW
141 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Warning::
1 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H4 Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
  • H4 Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, fatally shoots self, police say
  • H4 Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
  • H4 Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote
  • H4 Federal judge blocks above-ground White House ballroom construction
  • H4 Mamdani says Democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere"
  • H4 Trump admin set to launch tariff refund portal. Here's what to know.
  • H4 Navy reservist accused in wife's murder arrested after international manhunt
  • H4 Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in pair of alleged gambling cases
  • H4 (empty)
  • H3 War with Iran
  • H4 Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade
  • H4 Senate rejects 4th attempt to curb Trump's war powers in Iran
  • H4 FIFA chief Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup "for sure"
  • H3 More Top Stories
  • H4 House set to break with Trump, vote against ending deportation protections for Haitians
  • H4 As Iran war drives up fuel prices, states are hesitant to suspend gas tax. Here's why.
  • H4 Setback for ex-U.S. Marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese aviators
  • H4 Brian Hooker leaves Bahamas to be with ailing mother as search for wife continues
  • H4 Pilot forced to "slam on the brakes" to avoid truck at Charlotte airport
  • H4 Partner held in Zanzibar after influencer dies under mysterious circumstances
  • H4 Russia launches deadliest aerial assault of the year on Ukraine
  • H4 FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides as RFK Jr. calls himself a "big fan"
  • H4 3 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, Pentagon says
  • H3 Go Deeper With The Free Press
  • H4 Who Should Control AI’s Most Dangerous Secrets?
  • H4 Trump’s Iran Blockade Is Functioning—But Will It Work?
  • H4 What Kind of Autocrat Loses an Election?
  • H3 The Week in Politics
  • H4 Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch," have "one place of agreement"
  • H4 Gabbard sends criminal referrals to DOJ for 2 officials linked to Trump impeachment
  • H4 Courtroom interpreter held by ICE says she worked in U.S. legally for decades
  • H4 Sotomayor apologizes for criticizing Kavanaugh over ICE arrests
  • H4 House Democrats file articles of impeachment against Hegseth
  • H3 Managing Your Money
  • H4 $12,000 CD vs. $12,000 high-yield savings vs. $12,000 money market account: Here's which will earn the most now
  • H4 What is the price of gold today: April 16, 2026?
  • H4 What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 16, 2026?
  • H3 MoneyWatch
  • H4 Trump admin set to launch tariff refund portal. Here's what to know.
  • H4 S&P 500 hits record high as investors shrug off Iran war fears
  • H4 Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules
  • H4 Allbirds says it's ditching footwear to become an AI company
  • H4 Most Americans say they pay too much in taxes. Here's what the data shows.
  • H3 Top Videos
  • H4 CBS News Live
  • H4 CBS News 24/7
  • H4 Trump announces Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
  • H4 Murder-suicide involving Justin Fairfax, wife
  • H4 Zohran Mamdani on NYC campaign promises
  • H4 Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
  • H3 CBS Mornings
  • H4 CBS Mornings
  • H4 Simon Helberg on "The Audacity"
  • H4 Latest on Strait of Hormuz blockade
  • H4 Severe storms pummel Midwest for third day
  • H4 How hackers are using AI to breach networks
  • H4 Prince Harry and Meghan address bullying
  • H3 The Dish
  • H4 The Dish
  • H4 The Dish: Rodeo Room
  • H4 The Dish: Jollof Bowl
  • H4 The Dish: Sampa
  • H4 The Dish: Danny's
  • H4 The Dish: Raoul's
  • H3 U.S.
  • H4 Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in pair of alleged gambling cases
  • H4 Federal judge blocks above-ground White House ballroom construction
  • H4 Navy reservist accused in wife's murder arrested after international manhunt
  • H4 Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
  • H4 Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch," have "one place of agreement"
  • H3 MoneyWatch
  • H4 Trump admin set to launch tariff refund portal. Here's what to know.
  • H4 S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as investors shrug off Iran war fears
  • H4 Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules
  • H4 Why Jerome Powell — not Trump — will decide when the Fed chief steps down
  • H4 Allbirds says it's ditching footwear to become an AI company
  • H3 Politics
  • H4 Federal judge blocks above-ground White House ballroom construction
  • H4 Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote
  • H4 Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
  • H4 Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch," have "one place of agreement"
  • H4 Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, fatally shoots self, police say
  • H3 HealthWatch
  • H4 Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
  • H4 As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
  • H4 FDA will consider easing restrictions on peptides as RFK Jr. calls himself a "big fan"
  • H4 New federal Medicaid rules require 1 month of work. Some states demand more.
  • H4 Florida doctor indicted after allegedly removing patient's liver instead of spleen
  • H3 World
  • H4 Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote
  • H4 Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade
  • H4 Setback for ex-U.S. Marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese aviators
  • H4 House set to break with Trump, vote against ending deportation protections for Haitians
  • H4 Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
  • H3 Entertainment
  • H4 Entertainment
  • H4 More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
  • H4 Simon Helberg on "The Audacity"
  • H4 What happened to influencer Clavicular?
  • H4 Jury: Live Nation, Ticketmaster act as monopoly
  • H4 Ramy Youssef on new comedy special
  • H3 Technology
  • H4 Technology
  • H4 Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
  • H4 How hackers are using AI to breach networks
  • H4 How AI powered robots are helping small farms
  • H4 New report on utility companies and AI
  • H4 Maine lawmakers pass rule on data centers
  • H3 Science
  • H4 First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
  • H4 Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
  • H4 March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
  • H4 Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
  • H4 Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
  • H3 Crime
  • H4 Crime
  • H4 Sharp increase in ICE detention deaths
  • H4 Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in pair of alleged gambling cases
  • H4 Justin Fairfax, wife dead, police say
  • H4 More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
  • H4 Navy reservist accused in wife's murder arrested after international manhunt
  • H3 Space
  • H4 "God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
  • H4 Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
  • H4 9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
  • H4 Artemis II crew splashes down to end historic moon mission
  • H4 How an 8-year-old designed a zero-gravity indicator for Artemis II
  • H3 Latest Galleries
  • H4 Notable Deaths in 2026
  • H4 Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
  • H4 The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
  • H4 Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
  • H4 Who is Alix Tichelman?
  • H3 Latest CBS News Videos
  • H4 Latest CBS News Videos
  • H4 Hegseth quotes Bible at Pentagon briefing
  • H4 Sharp increase in ICE detention deaths
  • H4 Justin Fairfax, wife dead, police say
  • H4 More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
  • H4 Egypt's foreign minister on U.S.-Iran talks

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

Learn more

The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

C
Alt Text Quality
Action
59 of 109 images have issues
REVIEW
59 of 109 images have issues
Warning::
31 image(s) with filename as alt text
Warning::
28 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
3 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
47 image(s) with good alt text
109 images 47 good alt text 59 generic
IssueCount
filename31 image(s)
generic28 image(s)
too long3 image(s)
B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title Page Not Found: 404 Not Found - CBS News Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
B
Favicon & Branding
12 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
12 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Present
Multiple Sizes Present
B
Dark Mode Support
Dark mode detected
REVIEW
Dark mode detected
Info::
color-scheme meta tag present
The site declares support for light and dark color schemes via <meta name='color-scheme'>.
Got: only light
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #101010
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark Mode Dark Mode Supported
color-scheme meta only light Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 87/100 — 3 failing, 27 passed
REVIEW
87

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
article.item > a.item__anchor > div.item__thumb > img.icon article.item > a.item__anchor > div.item__thumb > img.icon
article.item > a.item__anchor > div.item__thumb > img.icon article.item > a.item__anchor > div.item__thumb > img.icon
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload
article.item > a.item__anchor > span.img > img.lazyload

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
section#component-latest-news > div.component__item-wrapper > article.item > a.item__anchor section#component-latest-news > div.component__item-wrapper > article.item > a.item__anchor

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Best practices

Disabling zooming is problematic for users with low vision who rely on screen magnification to properly see the contents of a web page. Learn more about the viewport meta tag.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
head > meta head > meta

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
Document has a `<title>` element
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Identical links have the same purpose.
Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Form elements have associated labels
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A+
Web Manifest
PWA-ready
PASS
PWA-ready
Info::
Meets PWA install criteria
Info::
Name present: CBS News
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Installable
Name CBS News 192×192 icon 512×512 icon Start URL /?pwa Display Mode standalone
Name CBS News Display Mode standalone Theme Color #101010 Background Color #ffffff Icons 10 icon(s)
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h3 War with Iran6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 More Top Stories6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 Go Deeper With The F…6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 The Week in Politics6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 Managing Your Money6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 MoneyWatch6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 Top Videos6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 CBS Mornings6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 The Dish6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 U.S.6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 MoneyWatch6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 Politics6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 HealthWatch6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 World6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 Entertainment6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 Technology6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 Science6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 Crime6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 Space6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass
h3 Latest Galleries6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#8A8B8C
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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