Congo says mysterious disease killing dozens of kids finally identified
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
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"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California Department of Public Health.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Congo finally gets vaccines, but stopping the world's worst mpox outbreak will be a race against time, and there are plenty of hurdles.
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
Videos show how African elephants may be the first nonhuman species to use vocal name-like identifiers for each other, suggesting "the capacity for some degree of symbolic thought," researchers said.
The trees have been called both "grotesque" and "one of the most charismatic species on our planet" – and now we know where they came from.
The slaughter of millions of chickens to curb 2 separate bird flu outbreaks in South Africa has led to egg and poultry "supply constraints."
A Libyan official who visited Derna said "25% of the city has disappeared," and he expects the final toll to be "really, really big."
Jeff Woodke, an American missionary who spent six years in captivity in Africa, says he was beaten, locked in chains and pressured repeatedly to convert to Islam.
A group of bipartisan lawmakers say South Africa appears to be engaging in "activities that undermine United States national security or foreign policy."
One of the two generals battling for control over the east African nation says he's committed to a "transition to civilian rule," but there's no end in sight to the violence yet.
The U.N. warns that unless urgent action is taken, half a million children could die in the drought-ravaged nation within just six months.
A new report says hundreds of animals have died in Kenyan wildlife preserves during East Africa's worst drought in decades.
Dida was a tusker elephant, meaning her tusks were so large they reached the ground. She was considered the iconic matriarch in Tsavo East National Park.
A local organization is providing free gear to the unhoused after one of their own was hit and killed in Lakewood on Christmas 2023.
At Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park in Denver this Christmas, organizations from across Denver came together to host a holiday flea market for those in need.
The Colorado Department of Transportation temporarily blocked both directions of I-70 between Georgetown and The Divide on Christmas due to unsafe conditions.
Two people have been arrested and are facing charges of felony child abuse after a one-month-old baby was discovered in the median of a road Christmas morning.
For many Latino families, tamales are a Christmas staple. One woman in Parker is taking her family's tradition from Mexico and making delicious tamales for the community.
A local organization is providing free gear to the unhoused after one of their own was hit and killed in Lakewood on Christmas 2023.
At Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park in Denver this Christmas, organizations from across Denver came together to host a holiday flea market for those in need.
The Colorado Department of Transportation temporarily blocked both directions of I-70 between Georgetown and The Divide on Christmas due to unsafe conditions.
Two people have been arrested and are facing charges of felony child abuse after a one-month-old baby was discovered in the median of a road Christmas morning.
For many Latino families, tamales are a Christmas staple. One woman in Parker is taking her family's tradition from Mexico and making delicious tamales for the community.
Some areas across the Front Range pick up 1" of rain.
Jefferson County Schools parents are voicing their concerns over a lack of communication after the Chief of Schools, David Weiss, was fired last week and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office confirmed there is an active criminal investigation involving him.
At Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park in Denver this Christmas, organizations from across Denver came together to host a holiday flea market for those in need.
Denver Health said their teams are doing what they can to raise the spirits of patients spending their holiday in the hospital. The spiritual care team handed out small gifts today and also held a joint celebration of both Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah.
This time last year, a woman in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a driver at the corner of Colfax and Teller. Now Bridging Over is providing free resources to prevent future tragedies.
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.
A Colorado State University alum will accomplish a bucket list dream this weekend when he attends the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, achieving his goal of attending every CSU football game this season.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Authorities in Mississippi say a "desperate" and "very dangerous" convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the Azerbaijani Airlines plane making a steep descent before slamming into the ground in a fireball in western Kazakhstan.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
President Biden has signed the annual defense authorization bill into law.
A government panel has failed to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
President Biden left in place the capital punishment sentences of just three federal inmates: Robert Bowers, Dzhokar Tsarnaev and Dylann Roof.
After announcing that Children's Hospital Colorado would become a non-network provider, the hospital has reached a new agreement with the TRICARE military health insurance program.
It was a very special holiday season for an Aurora resident recovering after a unique surgery.
After the loss of their daughter, the Swope family is dedicated to honoring her memory by helping other patients like her.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
Last-minute Christmas shoppers made the best of Christmas Eve, as thousands of people flooded Colorado stores to pick up their final gifts before the holiday.
It's only been open for a few months. But Denver's latest Filipino restaurant is generating a lot of buzz in the Mile High City and beyond.
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.