Ebola kills girl in Uganda as outbreak death toll nears 3,000
Death of Congolese girl flagged as likely Ebola case at border checkpoint highlights risk of outbreak's spread as deaths near 3,000
Ebola virus outbreak
Ebola outbreak spreads, claiming first victims in a new region
Government in Congo's previously unaffected South Kivu province says 1 person there has died and their child is being treated
Study shows 2 life-saving treatments for Ebola in Congo
The results from the two life-saving drugs are "very good news," according to Dr. Anthony Fauci of the U.S. National Institutes of Health
Rwanda closes border with Congo amid rising Ebola fears, new case
Year-old daughter of man who just succumbed to the disease in border city of Goma now has it, health officials say
Ebola crisis deepens with 2nd death in major Congo city
No apparent link between latest death and previous case in Goma, which sparked a rare global health emergency declaration
2nd case of Ebola confirmed in Congo city of Goma
This has become the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history, with more than 1,700 people killed despite an experimental but effective vaccine
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The virus spread this week to a city of two million people
Infected pastor on bus brings Ebola outbreak to crowded Congo city
It's the 1st time the deadly virus has reached Goma, home to more than 2 million, since epidemic began almost a year ago
Behind the scenes: Covering Ebola in a war zone
CBS News' Debora Patta and her team went on assignment to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where danger lies behind the barrel of a militiaman's gun and in a deadly virus
U.N. says Ebola outbreak still not a global emergency
Ebola outbreak has killed more than 1,400 people since it was declared in August, making it the second-deadliest in history
First Ebola death reported in Uganda as outbreak spreads
A 5-year-old boy vomiting blood became the first cross-border victim of Ebola in the second-deadliest outbreak in history
Violence, mistrust hamper efforts to combat Ebola in war zone
Only 50% of those infected with the disease are seeking medical help, raising the risk of the outbreak spreading regionally, and even globally.
Violence hurts efforts to combat Ebola in DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its deadliest Ebola outbreak ever. The World Health Organization is warning the disease could spread to other African countries. Making matters worse, the DRC's quarter-century-old civil war is disrupting efforts to treat and contain the outbreak. Debora Patta reports.
Patients fear violence amid Ebola outbreak
The latest Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,100 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At the epicenter of the outbreak, there's a danger that may be even greater than the disease. Debora Patta reports.
Patients in Congo fear violence amid Ebola outbreak
Officials said hospitals are being targeted by armed militia groups
Hundreds of refugees raise fears of spreading Ebola
More than 360 confirmed deaths have been reported in the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history
"Young miracle" baby recovers from Ebola in outbreak
Benedicte was admitted to an Ebola treatment center just six days after she was born
U.S. urged to send Ebola experts to Congo as crisis worsens
Health workers have compared the region to a war zone, since dozens of armed rebel groups are active
Current Ebola outbreak is the worst in Congo's history
The deadly virus has killed about 198 people since the outbreak was declared August 1
Ebola spreads to conflict zone in scenario health officials have been "dreading"
"We are at quite a pivotal moment in this outbreak... We are truly at the crossroads," official says
2 infected Ebola patients flee treatment center
Number of suspected Ebola cases continues to rise as experts emphasize that more community engagement is needed
New Ebola cases prompt fears virus is spreading
The report of an Ebola case in the city of Mbandaka, along the heavily traveled Congo River that leads to the capital city of Kinshasa
New Ebola outbreak hits Africa as 2 cases confirmed
Congo's Health Ministry said that two of five samples came back positive for Zaire strain of Ebola in the Equateur Province
Congo announces suspected Ebola cases, deaths
World Health Organization says officials informed them of single confirmed case of deadly virus this week
Ebola vaccine highly effective, WHO says
Scientists have struggled to develop an Ebola vaccine over the years, and this is the first one proven to work
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At least 6 dead as torrential rain floods coastal Spain
Local authorities said some towns and cities reported their heaviest rainfall on record
Pompeo blames Iran for strike on Saudi oil facilities
The attack likely will heighten tensions further across the Persian Gulf amid an escalating crisis between the U.S. and Iran over its unraveling nuclear deal with world powers
Afghan women fear their freedom is in jeopardy as Taliban talks resume
"You just sit and walk and look at the world and the city from the windows of your house," one woman said of what life was like under Taliban rule
Tropical storm warning lifted for weary Bahamas
The storm will likely take a sharp turn northeast away from coastal Florida
Don't blame Flores Agreement for migration wave, experts say
In a combative filing Friday, lawyers and experts said the government is wrong to claim terminating a landmark court agreement will deter migration
Bahamas brace for another storm just weeks after Dorian
The Bahamas government has issued a tropical storm warning for its northwestern islands
Bahamas issues tropical storm warning as storm nears
Forecasters say a tropical storm warning remains in effect for several northwestern islands in the Bahamas which are still reeling from Hurricane Dorian
Bahamians decry government hurricane response as new storm looms
Some residents have been without power and running water for a week
Sanders distances himself on socialism from Venezuela's Maduro
"To equate what goes on in Venezuela to what I believe is extremely unfair," he said of differences between his politics and those of leftist Latin American regimes
Dems draw stark contrasts with Trump on immigration in debate
Asked about the high number of deportations during President Obama's tenure, Biden demurred and instead vowed to roll back Trump's hardline immigration polices
Israel denies claim it put spy devices near White House
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that Israel's "longstanding commitment" not to conduct espionage in the U.S. is "strictly enforced without exception"
Smuggler claims he'll move ISIS members throughout Europe
Filming with a hidden camera, CBS News set up a meeting with a man who runs a smuggling syndicate
This Italian region is offering $27,000 for you to move there
Newcomers will be given a monthly stipend, but it comes with a catch
Ancient "lovers" buried holding hands identified as men
Italy's "Lovers of Modena" could have actually been two soldiers who were close and died together in war
Saudi princess found guilty of ordering plumber's beating
King Salman's daughter left France soon after the incident in her Paris apartment. She got a suspended prison sentence and a $10K fine.
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At least 6 dead as torrential rain floods coastal Spain
Local authorities said some towns and cities reported their heaviest rainfall on record
Pompeo blames Iran for strike on Saudi oil facilities
The attack likely will heighten tensions further across the Persian Gulf amid an escalating crisis between the U.S. and Iran over its unraveling nuclear deal with world powers
Afghan women fear their freedom is in jeopardy as Taliban talks resume
"You just sit and walk and look at the world and the city from the windows of your house," one woman said of what life was like under Taliban rule
Tropical storm warning lifted for weary Bahamas
The storm will likely take a sharp turn northeast away from coastal Florida
Don't blame Flores Agreement for migration wave, experts say
In a combative filing Friday, lawyers and experts said the government is wrong to claim terminating a landmark court agreement will deter migration
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Ed Markey supporters urge Joe Kennedy III to stand down
Kennedy is considering a primary challenge against Ed Markey in 2020
The Hollywood Ripper: How "48 Hours" helped crack the case
Four young women attacked, only one survivor — inside the investigation and trial of the serial, sexual thrill killer
Dozens arrested during ICE protest at New York Microsoft store
The protest was organized by Close The Camps NYC as a response to Microsoft doing business with ICE
One suspect dead after Border Patrol agent shot at traffic stop
Two agents pulled over a vehicle Friday evening near Brackettville when a person inside the vehicle fired on them, officials said
Dispute between parents leads to shooting at peewee football game
According to police, the son of one of the parents involved arrived at the scene with a handgun and started shooting
Politics
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Ed Markey supporters urge Joe Kennedy III to stand down
Kennedy is considering a primary challenge against Ed Markey in 2020
Trump's upcoming gun control proposal is a mystery
The White House has been talking to a trio of lawmakers who all support tougher background checks
Trump official says asylum changes will drive down backlog
The Supreme Court's decision this week to allow sweeping regulations to take effect while litigation
2020 Daily Trail Markers: 2020 Daily Trail Markers: Co-hosts for fourth Democratic debate are announced
And after the third Democratic debate, Julian Castro defended his remarks to Joe Biden. He talked with Ed O'Keefe on CBSN
Schiff subpoenas acting intel chief over whistleblower complaint
Schiff is concerned that Joseph Maguire may be withholding a whistleblower disclosure involving "serious misconduct" by the "President of the United States and/or other senior White House officials"
Entertainment
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James Corden slams Bill Maher's calls for fat-shaming
"We're not all as lucky as Bill Maher. We don't all have a sense of superiority that burns 35,000 calories a day"
Felicity Huffman sentenced to 14 days in jail
The popular television actress admitted to paying $15,000 in an effort to boost her eldest daughter's SAT score.
Raphael Saadiq opens up about his most personal project yet
"I went down a rabbit hole and said,' it's time for me to talk about it'"
The Dish: Chef Amanda Haas shares her signature recipes
Including pan-seared scallops and a green bean and snap pea salad
Raphael Saadiq performs "This World Is Drunk"
Singer, songwriter and record producer Raphael Saadiq has been working in the music industry for more than 30 years. He started his career with the R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!. Now he’s back with his most personal solo effort yet.
Technology
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"Dark web" hackers could target gas pumps
The burgeoning "Internet of Things" connects consumers to the web through everyday devices — where hackers lurk
California's "Uber law" to affect far more than Uber
Proposed law could change the working lives of truckers, house cleaners, janitors and even freelance writers
Apple reveals updated iPhones, watch and Apple TV series
The company's annual product event comes as it's selling fewer and fewer iPhones
Startup can mine people's data from LinkedIn profiles
Company called HiQ Labs wins court OK to scrape profiles on LinkedIn for data about people's lives and connections
48 states launch antitrust investigation into Google
From search to ads to data mining, "an ecosystem where people's whole internet experience is mediated through Google"
Science
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Nature up close: How an insect is key to grizzly bears' survival
The loss of a key food source – whitebark pine trees – to bark beetles can have a devastating effect on bears' ability to hibernate
Protesters dangle from Houston bridge and close part of shipping channel
Sheriff's deputies said at a morning press conference that they would not attempt to force a rescue
NOAA scientist rips "political" backing of Trump's Dorian claims
Craig McLean, NOAA's acting chief scientist, wrote an email to colleagues that called the agency's response "political"
Company pledges to clean up oil from facility damaged by Dorian
Norwegian-based Equinor says it was unclear how big the spill was at its oil terminal on Grand Bahama
Nature up close: Beavers, the master engineers
A keystone species for animals and plants, beavers are crafty builders who continually reshape parts of Wyoming's Snake River
Health
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FDA finds cancer-causing chemical in Zantac
U.S. agency found low levels of a "probable" cancer-causing chemical in Zantac and generic heartburn medications
Teen with vape-related lung illness sues Juul Labs
According to the lawsuit, the 18-year-old had been vaping for about a year and a half but was recently hospitalized for severe lung damage
Sackler family accused of hiding $1 billion in Swiss accounts
The transfers bolster allegations by New York and other states that the Sacklers worked to shield their wealth in recent years over fears of legal threats
New research offers clues to the effects of vaping
According to the CDC, at least 380 people have had vaping-related illnesses
FDA recommends approval for peanut allergy treatment
The treatment is designed to "trick" a patient's immune system
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$1.25 million toilet stolen from Winston Churchill's birthplace
Police said the toilet was taken early Saturday by thieves who used at least two vehicles
PG&E reaches $11B settement with insurers over California wildfires
The deal covers just half of the $20 billion insurance companies wanted, and needs to be approved by a bankruptcy court
China tol lift punitive tariffs on U.S. soybeans and pork
The decision may be a possible goodwill gesture ahead of trade negotiations in October
U.S. budget deficit surpasses $1 trillion
Gap between what the government spends and how much money it takes in reaches highest level since 2012
As the U.S. cracks down on vaping, Juul expands to China
Its online storefronts in China are selling devices and flavored pods, now under fire in the U.S. for luring teens
Crime
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The Hollywood Ripper: How "48 Hours" helped crack the case
Four young women attacked, only one survivor — inside the investigation and trial of the serial, sexual thrill killer
Expert: Serial murderers' victim selection "often very specific"
Forensic psychologist Kris Mohandie explains what drives serial killers like Michael Gargiulo
Dispute between parents leads to shooting at peewee football game
According to police, the son of one of the parents involved arrived at the scene with a handgun and started shooting
Black transgender woman Bee Love Slater found burned to death
The Human Rights Campaign said Bee Love Slater is the 18th transgender woman to be killed this year
Black transgender woman found burned to death
Investigators have identified the body of a transgender woman found burned in a vehicle in Florida. A candlelit vigil was held for 23-year-old Bee Love Slater. WINK's Gina Tomlinson reports.
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Friday the 13th to get full Harvest Moon
Lucky us – the rare occurrence hasn't happened in 19 years
Fire delays rocket launch to the International Space Station
It's not yet known when the HTV-8 cargo ship will be launched to the International Space Station
India fails to land on the moon
India hoped to become the fourth nation to soft-land on the moon with their Chandrayaan-2 space mission. But their space agency, ISRO, lost communication with their lander just before the mission was complete. CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss the apparent failure.
Indian spacecraft apparently crashes in moon landing attempt
India seeks to join the U.S., Russia and China as the only countries to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon
Trump launches U.S. Space Command
President Trump held a Rose Garden event to commemorate the establishment of the U.S. Space Command Thursday, as the president pushes for the creation of his sixth branch of the military, the Space Force. CBS News' Bofta Yimam reports.
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The Hollywood Ripper on Trial [Part 2]
Part 2: Four young women attacked, only one survivor. "48 Hours"' Maureen Maher has been on the trail of serial killer Michael Gargiulo for more than a decade. How "48 Hours" helped crack one of the cases.
The Hollywood Ripper [Part 1]
Part 1: Four young women attacked, only one survivor. "48 Hours"' Maureen Maher has been on the trail of serial killer Michael Gargiulo for more than a decade. How "48 Hours" helped crack one of the cases.
Drinking culture and American kids
On America's college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don't. When sexual assaults or fraternity hazing deaths make headlines, court cases follow and new rules are enacted, but less attention is paid to an underlying issue – binge drinking culture. CBSN Originals explores how drinking to excess is not only considered normal, but cool, and how for many young people "blacking out" is less a rarity than an every weekend occurrence – with grave consequences.
Inside the mind of the Hollywood Ripper
Forensic psychologist Kris Mohandie explains what drives serial killers like Michael Gargiulo.
Newsom expected to sign new legislation for "gig workers"
California Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to sign new legislation intended to help the Legion of Independent Workers in the so-called gig economy. The law would make "gig workers" eligible for benefits. But companies like Uber, Lyft, and Doordash are spending big, trying to put the brakes on the bill. Carter Evans reports.
