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Biden tests positive for COVID-19; New York reports first U.S. polio case in nearly a decade
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Biden tests positive for COVID-19; New York reports first U.S. polio case in nearly a decade
New York state health officials are reporting the first U.S. case of polio in nearly a decade.
There's growing fear that polio cases could surge as the world focuses on fighting the coronavirus. Foreign affairs reporter for The Washington Post Emily Rauhala joined CBSN to discuss what we're seeing in countries where health groups have suspended vaccination campaigns amid the pandemic.
When a mysterious and deadly virus swept America beginning in the early 20th century, scientists succeeded in developing a vaccine, a triumph that researchers are working to replicate in our battle today against COVID-19
Near the start of the 20th century, a mysterious and deadly virus terrified Americans, particularly infecting young kids: Polio. Correspondent Rita Braver looks at the scientific arsenal brought to combat the epidemic and develop a vaccine, and talks with documentary filmmaker Carl Kurlander ("The Shot Felt 'Round the World"); Dr. Paul Duprex, who is trying to replicate Dr. Jonas Salk’s success in his research for a vaccine for COVID-19; and Joanne Yager, who survived polio as a teenager and now, at 83, runs a support group for polio survivors in Arizona called Polio Epic Tucson.
It's not yet clear exactly how the virus works, or how to treat it
There’s a new government warning about a serious polio-like illness that mainly strikes young children. Acute Flaccid Myelitis, or AFM, is in peak season, and the CDC says there’s eleven confirmed cases so far. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to share updates on a 7-year-old boy struggling with the illness, and discuss why it's still "a little bit of a mystery" to researchers.
"Don't assume that it's going to stay at a couple of hundred cases every other year," said Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
A rare but potentially paralyzing illness called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, has parents on alert. There are now 72 confirmed cases in 24 states. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at the impact it's had on two families.
The U.S. has seen a recent spike in cases of the rare condition that largely affects children
The rare polio-like condition acute flaccid myelitis has been reported in 22 states this year. At least 62 cases have been confirmed, 90 percent of them in children. Dr. David Dupree joins CBSN with insight into this rare disease.
The CDC says it's confirmed 62 cases of a polio-like ilness called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, so far this year. Over 90 percent of cases are in children. Tom Hanson reports.
There is no specific treatment for acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, but surgeons are working on a new therapy to help patients regain movement
Cases of paralysis in children from rare illness called acute flaccid myelitis have been reported in several states, but a new procedure is helping some patients regain movement. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports.
The rare, poorly understood polio-like illness is thought to attack the body's nervous system
An unusual number of Minnesota have been diagnosed with the rare, polio-like disorder
Health investigators are trying to figure out how six kids in Minnesota developed a rare illness called acute flaccid myelitis. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined CBSN from Minnesota, where she spoke with an affected family.
Health investigators are trying to figure out how some Minnesota children contracted a rare illness with polio-like symptoms. At least six children in Minnesota have been diagnosed and hospitalized with acute flaccid myelitis since Sept. 20. Jamie Yuccas spoke to one affected family.
New research out shows an experimental treatment that was first reported on "60 Minutes" can greatly increase survival rates for patients battling a certain brain cancer. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains how it works.
A new treatment for glioblastoma -- an aggressive type of brain cancer -- is helping extend lives
One of the world's most dreaded viruses has been turned into a treatment to fight deadly brain tumors, doctors report
The actor, starring as a man stricken with polio in "Breathe," says risking failure on a large scale is life-affirming
Acute flaccid myelitis, which can cause polio-like symptoms, is mostly affecting children, say health officials
The rare condition that causes paralysis is on the rise in the U.S., health officials say
Polio-like condition reported in 24 states so far this year, and most victims are children
Friday's speech marks the first time Kamala Harris has released a major policy initiative since President Biden dropped out of the race last month.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
A daring Ukrainian military push into Russia's Kursk region has seen Kyiv's forces seize scores of villages in what has become the largest incursion into Russia since World War II.
Jack Russell, the frontman of rock band Great White who survived the 2003 Station Nightclub Fire in Rhode Island, has died.
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
The escaped killer of a one-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
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"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
Should I freeze my credit? Here's what experts say, and how to stop bad actors from accessing your file.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Bewildered by rusty-looking stains on your white clothing this summer? The likely culprit is an ingredient found in over 600 sunscreen products.
The Gold Over America Tour will make stops in 30 cities across the U.S. Here is where tickets are the cheapest.
Florida cucumber grower used untreated canal water found to be tainted with salmonella bacteria, laboratory tests found.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
The campaign says there will be over 2,800 organizing events in the days leading up to the party's Chicago convention next week.
U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
Alternatives to the often dreaded pap smear may be on the way for cervical cancer screenings. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
Hundreds of thousands of the tiny wind-soaring and itch-inducing critters can fall from trees every day and are packed with a venom that can paralyze prey 166,000 times their size.
A 19-year-old giant panda named Ying Ying has given birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on October 15, 1913. Just 70 sailors survived.
Chinese-based tour operators said North Korea will soon allow visitors to the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon.
The woman was found dead "because of being constricted and bitten by the snake," a police spokesman said.
Jools Lebron's viral TikTok videos have given new meaning to the word "demure." We break down what it means.
Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page and actress Hillary Baack star in the heartfelt film "Close to You," exploring themes of love, identity and the challenges of returning home.
Taylor Swift kicked off the latest leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour on Thursday, her first performance since canceling three shows in Vienna due to an alleged terror plot from ISIS. While Swift did not address the plot or cancellations, heightened security measures were in place.
Following a nine-month investigation into the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, five people, including two doctors, one of his assistants and an alleged drug dealer, have been criminally charged.
Taylor Swift fans attending her Thursday concert in London's Wembley Stadium were subjected to extra security measures in response to the cancellation last week of her three Vienna concerts after Austrian investigators foiled an alleged terror plot there. Imtiaz Tyab has details.
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Artificial intelligence and misinformation remain a threat this election year. So how can you spot what's real and what's not? Darren Linvill, co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, joins CBS News with tips.
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.
Iran has launched a sweeping, months-long cyberattack targeting both the Democratic and Republican presidential campaigns, according to a new report by Google. Nicole Sganga has details.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
There are hundreds of data centers across the U.S., most of which are run by big tech firms, and their seemingly endless rows of servers are consuming huge amounts of electricity. Ben Tracy takes a look at how one of those companies, Google, is turning to renewable energy sources to power them.
Hurricane Ernesto is gaining strength in the Caribbean after drenching Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Now the storm is moving north into the Atlantic, where it's expected to continue strengthening as it heads toward Bermuda. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez and WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn have more.
On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Joro spiders have hearts that are able to withstand the loud and bustling noises of big cities, according to a study published on Monday.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from custody is over. Police found Ramone Alston early Friday morning at a hotel outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, more than a hundred miles from the Hillsborough hospital parking lot he ran from on Tuesday.
The escaped killer of a 1-year-old girl who fled from a medical transport van, Ramone Alston, was captured days later in a hotel in the Charlotte, N.C. suburb of Kannapolis, authorities said.
The two troopers pepper-sprayed, beat, stunned and used a police dog on the wrong man, authorities said.
CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
Seventy-one days after launch, NASA finally nears a decision on whether Boeing's Starliner will return to Earth with, or without, a crew.
NASA held a press briefing Wednesday and announced a decision will be coming on how the Boeing Starlink capsule crew stuck at the International Space Station will proceed with their mission in space. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser has more.
The historic, privately financed space flight will carry humans above Earth's ice caps for the first time.
The Perseid meteor shower peaked in the night skies of Sunday into Monday, giving astronomy fans one of the best shows of 2024 as they looked to the skies.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
President Biden appeared hopeful after the Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks in Qatar that will apparently resume in Cairo, Egypt, next week. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata breaks down what's known about the negotiations.
Your Social Security numbers may be among the billions of records stolen through a massive National Public Data hack. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
President Biden told reporters Friday that the parties involved in the Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks in Qatar are "closer" to a deal. A joint statement by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar looks ahead to more talks in Cairo, Egypt. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
Hurricane Ernesto is barreling toward Bermuda, threatening the island with high winds and coastal flooding. CBS News' Dave Malkoff is catching up with shoppers and businesses preparing.
A preliminary investigative report released by Lousiana Rep. Clay Higgins, a member of the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump, includes new details on a Butler SWAT operator who fired a shot that may have changed the course of events at the former president's Pennsylvania rally. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.