Ebola worries West African immigrants in U.S.
Immigrant enclave in the Bronx, N.Y., tries to help those back home affected by deadly outbreak
Ebola Virus Outbreak
Liberia declares state of emergency over Ebola
World Health Organization says death toll from virus has reached 932, and outbreak shows no sign of slowing down
West African communities here in the U.S. are following the Ebola outbreak very closely, concerned about their family members back home
West African communities here in the U.S. are following the Ebola outbreak very closely, concerned about their family members back home. Craig Boswell reports from the Bronx, New York.
Nigerian nurse dies after treating man with Ebola
Growing number of cases in Lagos stokes fears in Africa's most populous country; Saudi being tested for Ebola dies in hospital
Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss containing the Ebola outbreak and the experimental serum being used to treat two Americans infected with the virus
Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss containing the Ebola outbreak and the experimental serum being used to treat two Americans infected with the virus.
Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol are receiving treatment at Emory University Hospital after being infected with the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia
Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol are receiving treatment at Emory University Hospital after being infected with the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia. Dr. Jon LaPook reports from Atlanta.
Ebola: What are the symptoms?
Hospitals worldwide are on alert for signs of Ebola, which starts off like the flu but gets much, much worse
Airlines schedules impacted by Ebola outbreak
In reaction to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, two airlines have cancelled some African flights; but at least five landed Tuesday in European airports
The second American infected with the Ebola virus, missionary Nancy Writebol, was wheeled into Emory University Hospital on a gurney Tuesday
The second American infected with the Ebola virus, missionary Nancy Writebol, was wheeled into Emory University Hospital on a gurney Tuesday. The CDC has tested around six samples from possible Ebola cases, and so far all are negative. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
BA suspends some flights due to Ebola concerns
The airline says it is temporarily halting flights into several west African nations, as concerns about the Ebola outbreak mount
Saudi Arabia tests man suspected of having Ebola
40-year-old showed symptoms of the viral hemorrhagic fever following a recent trip to Sierra Leone
Second American with Ebola arrives in Georgia
Nancy Writebol wheeled into Emory University Hospital, where she will be treated alongside fellow missionary
Twenty years ago, Richard Preston wrote "The Hot Zone," a non-fiction thriller about the deadly Ebola virus
Twenty years ago, Richard Preston wrote "The Hot Zone," a non-fiction thriller about the deadly Ebola virus. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the epidemic and how it's changed in 2014.
As the Ebola outbreak in West Africa spreads, other countries in the continent are working to keep the deadly disease outside their borders
As the Ebola outbreak in West Africa spreads, other countries in the continent are working to keep the deadly disease outside their borders. Debora Patta reports from Cape Town, South Africa.
Health-care workers in West Africa who are fighting the battle against the Ebola virus are at risk of contracting the deadly disease themselves
Health-care workers in West Africa who are fighting the battle against the Ebola virus are at risk of contracting the deadly disease themselves. Elaine Quijano reports on how Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, director of infection control at National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratory at Boston University, is preparing herself for the fight in Sierra Leone.
A man, who says he recently returned from West Africa, is waiting for test results after checking in to Mount Sinai Hospital Monday with a fever and stomach problems
A man, who says he recently returned from West Africa, is waiting for test results after checking in to Mount Sinai Hospital Monday with a fever and stomach problems. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
A special ambulance jet left Liberia carrying Nancy Writebol, the missionary worker fighting the deadly Ebola virus after trying to stop its spread in West Africa
A special ambulance jet left Liberia carrying Nancy Writebol, the missionary worker fighting the deadly Ebola virus after trying to stop its spread in West Africa. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
50 U.S. health care workers to fight Ebola
They'll fly to Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone to combat the deadliest Ebola outbreak on record
Ebola outbreak could be much worse than thought
Fear of the disease, traditions in West Africa could be masking full scale of crisis as deadly virus spreads in major cities
The race to find a vaccine or treatment to stop Ebola
Some Ebola drug research has shown promise but much more work needs to be done -- and fast
Doctors say NYC patient likely doesn't have Ebola
Doctors say patient who recently traveled to West Africa is undergoing tests and is isolated at hospital, but "odds are" he doesn't have the virus
Ebola death toll jumps to 887 in West Africa
Alarming rise in fatalities from deadly virus are a setback for international health workers battling the disease's spread
Health workers battle trust issues, attacks in Ebola outbreak
West Africans have mistakenly blamed health workers for bringing the virus to remote communities; catchy dance tune helps battle misinformation
American missionary with Ebola heads home
Special plane takes off for U.S. carrying Nancy Writebol, who will be taken to Atlanta hospital already treating doctor infected with virus
How an on-hold Ebola treatment is boosting Tekmira
Shares in the pharmaceutical firm have jumped by about 30 percent in the past week, although questions remain
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Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.
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Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
Thousands of doctors are calling on the Senate to reject Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying he is "actively dangerous."
Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
Ninety-six percent of online pharmacies were found to violate the law, meaning they were operating without a license and selling medications without prescriptions.
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How bad is the California wildfire smoke for health?
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New norovirus strain might be driving wave of cases, CDC data suggests
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
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Shortage of primary care doctors in U.S. comes down to money — and respect
More medical schools say they will no longer charge tuition. But evidence suggests it will take a lot more than a free ride.
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TV bailiff accused of murder sobs, "I live with it every day"
Renard Spivey was found not guilty of his wife's murder, but he says he still can't sleep at night.
Trump to be sentenced for New York "hush money" crimes, a historic first
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds
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Questions over attack linger as New Orleans brings in security expert
New Orleans is facing lawsuits and investigations surrounding its safety barriers as the Super Bowl and dozens of Mardi Gras parades loom.
"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home to Los Angeles fires
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Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds
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Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters are working to extinguish the massive blaze scorching Los Angeles.
What Californians should know about filing insurance claims after fire
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Businesses offer aid to people affected by Los Angeles wildfires
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The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court today. Here's what to know.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
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Trump to be sentenced for New York "hush money" crimes, a historic first
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Appeals court won't block partial release of special counsel's Trump report
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.
Supreme Court won't stop Trump sentencing in "hush money" criminal case
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
Appeals court pauses plea proceedings in alleged 9/11 architect KSM's case
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JD Vance resigns from Senate ahead of becoming vice president
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Many Americans are leaving U.S. states with abortion bans, study finds
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Over 17,000 doctors urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary
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Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
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Maduro to be sworn in again despite outcry over Venezuela's election
Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected, as President Nicolas Maduro prepares to take the oath again after allegedly stealing an election.
Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
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Founder of adult website linked to mass rape trial faces charges
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Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.
Most of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are run illegally, U.S. warns
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"This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia loses home to Los Angeles fires
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Alec Baldwin files lawsuit over manslaughter charge in fatal "Rust" shooting
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Actor Milo Ventimiglia loses home in L.A. fires
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TikTok could shut down unless Supreme Court blocks or delays U.S. ban
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
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The TikTok ban heads to the Supreme Court today. Here's what to know.
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Fact-checkers to Mark Zuckerberg: We never censored anything
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Military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers
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Webb telescope spots record number of stars in distant galaxy
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New Orleans ramps up security
One week after the deadly attack on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year's Day, New Orleans has brought in a security expert to help guide the city's plans in the near future. As the city faces lawsuits and investigations concerning the supposed mismanagement of safety barriers, New Orleans is preparing for the Super Bowl and dozens of parades in the coming weeks leading up to Mardi Gras. Kati Weis reports.
Efforts to save animals from California fires
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Trump on Supreme Court's "hush money" ruling
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