Scott Brown talks "rational fear" of Ebola in New Hampshire debate
The Republican senate candidate criticizes Obama's handling of the virus, but his opponent, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, says Brown is "fear-mongering"
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Ebola patient in New York City: 5 things to know
A look at the background, symptoms and treatment of Dr. Craig Spencer
A townhome in Dallas Texas University Park is decorated to resemble an Ebola quarantine
A townhome in Dallas Texas University Park is decorated to resemble an Ebola quarantine. The homeowner says it is all just a fun Halloween joke, but neighbor's opinions are mixed. KTVT's Bud Gillett reports.
Dr. Jon LaPook sat down with Sacra in an interview you'll see only on "CBS This Morning"
Ebola survivor Dr. Richard Sacra says he wants to return to Liberia. Also, from one doctor to another, Sacra sends a message to the latest American physician to get infected with Ebola. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook sat down with Sacra in an interview you'll see only on "CBS This Morning."
Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the potential risks to the public
Dr. Craig Spencer, the Ebola patient diagnosed in New York City, rode the subway, took a car service and went bowling the day before he was rushed to the hospital with Ebola symptoms. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the potential risks to the public.
Dr. Craig Spencer arrived back in the U.S. a week ago after volunteering in Guinea with Doctors Without Borders
Dr. Craig Spencer arrived back in the U.S. a week ago after volunteering in Guinea with Doctors Without Borders. Spencer developed a high fever Thursday morning and was rushed to New York City's Bellevue Hospital, where he is in isolation. Jerika Duncan reports.
"Honey, this is not my favorite case of Ebola"
American missionary who survived disease opens up about the strain of isolation, but offers a message of hope to doctor diagnosed in New York
NY officials urge calm after doctor's Ebola diagnosis
"There is no cause for alarm," NYC mayor says after doctor with Ebola rode subway, took cab and went bowling since returning from Guinea
Doctor who recently returned from West Africa infected
Dr. Robert Glatter, Emergency Physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, discusses how Ebola is detected and the risk for contracting the virus.
What we know about NYC doctor with Ebola
Officials are determining the recent activities and contacts of Dr. Craig Spencer, who was diagnosed with Ebola in New York City
In a news conference on Thursday evening, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed that a patient has tested positive for the Ebola virus and is currently being treated at Bellevue Hospital in New York City
In a news conference on Thursday evening, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio confirmed that a patient has tested positive for the Ebola virus and is currently being treated at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.
Liberian burial teams battle infection -- and cultural taboos
In the village of Kakata, Liberia, a burial team tries to get infectious bodies in the ground quickly -- in the face of traditions to linger with loved ones' corpses
As health officials try to slow the spread of Ebola from already deceased victims, local postmortem rituals are being impacted
As health officials try to slow the spread of Ebola from already deceased victims, local postmortem rituals are being impacted. Ebola protocols suggest bodies be removed from homes in less than 24 hours, despite the fact that local customs often call for the deceased to spend a week or more with the family before being buried. Deborah Patta reports.
A burial team from a village of Kakata, Liberia takes precautions seriously as they bury those who have died from the Ebola virus
A burial team from a village of Kakata, Liberia takes precautions seriously as they bury those who have died from the Ebola virus.
Doctor being tested for Ebola in NYC
In the city's first Ebola case, a physician who recently worked in West Africa is now being treated in a specialized isolation unit
Spain Ebola survivor: Why did they kill my dog?
Husband of Spanish nursing assistant who beat virus says his wife now knows authorities killed their dog Excalibur
Officials are warning consumers not to fall for the frauds
Listings for Ebola "prevention kits" and other scams taking advantage of the virus scare are easy to find online. Officials are warning consumers not to fall for the frauds. Oklahoma City affiliate KWTV has the story.
The latest on the Ebola crisis
Up-to-date news on the Ebola outbreak in the U.S. and overseas
Dozens threaten to break Ebola quarantine over food
People in western Liberia town put in quarantine after deaths now threatening to break out
That includes three students from Yale and a family of six
That includes three students from Yale and a family of six. Also, Texas nurse Amber Vinson released a selfie, and her family says she is out of isolation.
Ohio family: Nurse appears to be Ebola-free
But it's unclear whether testing in Atlanta is complete
More people in U.S. being watched for Ebola symptoms
As many as 10, in Seattle area and Connecticut, being monitored for 3 weeks
Cameraman cleared of Ebola leaves hospital
"I'm walking out of the hospital on my own power, free from Ebola," said Ashoka Mukpo as he left the Nebraska Medical Center's biocontainment unit
Dallas hospital had poor emergency room performance before Ebola case
Records show the emergency room at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas failed to meet national patient safety and quality standards
Obama "cautiously more optimistic" on U.S. Ebola response
After a meeting with his new Ebola "czar," the president provided an update on efforts to contain the virus at home and abroad
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Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
Dozens fall ill with norovirus on month-long cruise
Over 50 passengers and 15 crew members reported being ill with norovirus on a month-long cruise on the Coral Princess.
Bird flu reaches Hawaii, the last state that had escaped it
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
Dental company stocks jump amid RFK Jr.'s health claims about fluoride
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
How RFK Jr. could impact vaccines as Trump's HHS secretary
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
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Target tumbles 20% after its earnings fall short. Here's what happened.
Target stock tumbled almost 20% in pre-market trading after reporting earnings that fell short of forecasts. Here what's going on.
Bomb cyclone in Northwest causes vast power outages, kills at least 1
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least one person.
Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
How Laken Riley's death sent "a reality shock" through a college town
For many students, Athens, Georgia, no longer feels like the safe haven they once thought it was, after the killing of Laken Riley.
Susan Smith seeking her freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons
Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994 with the boys strapped in their seats inside, is asking a parole board to free her.
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Target tumbles 20% after its earnings fall short. Here's what happened.
Target stock tumbled almost 20% in pre-market trading after reporting earnings that fell short of forecasts. Here what's going on.
Frontier Airlines is adding 16 new routes. Here's where they are.
Frontier is expanding service across 21 airports in the U.S. and Caribbean. Here are the new routes the carrier will service.
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
H&R Block, Intuit drop on report that Musk's DOGE may develop a tax app
H&R Block, Intuit stock dropped amid a report that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may develop a tax filing app.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
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U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says
Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.
As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.
Pentagon solves 1 UFO mystery but still probing case of "large orange orb"
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process
The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
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One Direction stars attend Liam Payne's funeral in England
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Man arrested 57 years after woman raped, killed in her home
The case remained cold for 57 years until 92-year-old Ryland Headley was arrested and subsequently charged.
What Russia's new nuclear weapons policy means
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes formally lowering the threshold at which his country can consider a nuclear attack.
Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says
Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.
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One Direction stars attend Liam Payne's funeral in England
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
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Katt Williams says he passed Marine boot camp, but there's no record of it
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more
Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director Ridley Scott.
Sarah Gelman on best holiday cookbooks
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares her top cookbook recommendations to help you create festive and comforting meals this holiday season.
Joey McIntyre on new holiday rom-com
New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre steps into Christmas as the star of "Jingle Bell Love," a holiday rom-com premiering on Roku.
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SpaceX successfully tests Starship
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship rocket from Texas for its sixth test flight Tuesday with its CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump looking on. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on the launch.
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Google's Chrome browser could be sold
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
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Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Long-term effects of Trump plans for oil, gas
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
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Man arrested 57 years after woman raped, killed in her home
The case remained cold for 57 years until 92-year-old Ryland Headley was arrested and subsequently charged.
Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
Susan Smith seeking her freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons
Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994 with the boys strapped in their seats inside, is asking a parole board to free her.
Court sees texts from Laken Riley's mother
Video of the last moments Laken Riley was seen alive and the final texts between her and her mother were shown in court Tuesday. Jose Ibarra, an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, is on trial for the murder of the 22-year-old nursing student. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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How parents can spot teen gambling problem
With sports betting and online gambling more accessible than ever, teens are increasingly at risk for problem gambling. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour shares advice on how parents can recognize and address the issue.
Rebecca Yarros on her rise to fame
After selling over a million copies of "Fourth Wing" and gaining a cult following, Rebecca Yarros is back with her latest novel, "Variation," a tale of a ballerina uncovering a life-altering family secret. She joins "CBS Mornings."
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Alec Baldwin's "Rust" to premiere
Alec Baldwin's western "Rust" will premiere on Wednesday after a deadly shooting on set that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. A live round was mistakenly loaded into a prop gun. The film's director, Joel Souza, was also injured that day. He spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the on-set shooting and the premiere.
Trump "hush money" sentencing still in limbo
New York prosecutors are urging the judge in President-elect Donald Trump's "hush money" case to delay sentencing until after Trump completes his second term in the White House. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has more on where things stand with the case.