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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Immigrants wait for hearings in "tent courts"
There are 66 mini courtrooms in Brownsville that are connected to judges across the country via video conferencing
Trump stops short of placing blame for Saudi oil attacks
The president stopped short of blaming Iran or any other entity for this weekend's drone strikes
U.S. bomb-sniffing dogs dying in Jordan, according to report
About 170 Explosive Detection Canines trained by U.S. officials are currently working abroad — and several in Jordan have died
86 tigers rescued from Thailand's Tiger Temple have died
Only 61 of the 147 tigers that were saved from the popular tourist attraction three years ago are alive today
U.S. gas prices expected to jump after Saudi Arabia attack
A strike on key oil facilities is likely to disrupt global energy markets and push up prices at the pump
Scientists brave the Arctic to study climate change
The scientists are hoping the expedition will raise our understanding of climate change to a new level
Edward Snowden says he wants to come home: "I'm not asking for a pass"
The former NSA contractor is shedding new light on his decision to reveal classified documents about the U.S. government's mass surveillance program
Netanyahu vows to annex "all" West Bank settlements if re-elected
Hours before unprecedented do-over election, prime minister gives more detail of controversial annexation plan in apparent bid to lure nationalists
Oil prices spike as Trump admin. blames Iran for attack on Saudi Arabia
Two Trump cabinet members have now blamed Iran for an attack on Saudi oil facilities that could force the U.S. to dip into its strategic reserve
U.S. may tap into oil reserves after attacks on Saudi oil sites
"I have also informed all appropriate agencies to expedite approvals of the oil pipelines currently in the permitting process in Texas and various other states," the president tweeted
U.S. and Afghan forces kill at least 38 Taliban fighters
This year — for the first time — the Taliban is losing more fighters than the Afghan military
Former U.N. ambassador slams Trump's "reckless" foreign policy
Samantha Power said the Trump administration has limited America's ability to lead on the world stage by "attacking" allied countries and "cozying up" to repressive regimes
Violence erupts in Hong Kong as protestors defy police ban
Police fired chemical-laced blue water and tear gas at protesters who entered their third month seeking democratic reforms
5 things to know about climate change
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan explains five things you need to know about climate change and its impact on the world
Most Americans think climate change contributes to extreme weather events
Most Americans say climate change is happening and believe it contributes at least some to many extreme weather conditions
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Immigrants wait for hearings in "tent courts"
There are 66 mini courtrooms in Brownsville that are connected to judges across the country via video conferencing
Trump stops short of placing blame for Saudi oil attacks
The president stopped short of blaming Iran or any other entity for this weekend's drone strikes
U.S. bomb-sniffing dogs dying in Jordan, according to report
About 170 Explosive Detection Canines trained by U.S. officials are currently working abroad — and several in Jordan have died
86 tigers rescued from Thailand's Tiger Temple have died
Only 61 of the 147 tigers that were saved from the popular tourist attraction three years ago are alive today
U.S. gas prices expected to jump after Saudi Arabia attack
A strike on key oil facilities is likely to disrupt global energy markets and push up prices at the pump
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New York prosecutors subpoena Trump's tax returns - AP source
The Associated Press reports Manhattan D.A. Cyrus Vance Jr. recently sent a subpoena to Trump's accounting firm seeking the last eight years of state and federal tax returns for Trump and the Trump Organization
Cornell med school debuts free education for some students
Students often leave med school with massive student loans, but that won't be the case with these future doctors
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Warren unveils anti-corruption bill
Warren has enjoyed a day of consistent headlines, with the progressive, labor-focused group Working Families Party endorsing her over Bernie Sanders
Maine community shaken by building explosion
Cellphone footage taken right after the explosion in Farmington showed debris falling like snow
450,000 apply for shot at Yang's $1,000 per month offer
Presidential candidate's campaign sees wave of "Freedom Dividend" applicants seeking one of 10 $1,000 per month stipends
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New York prosecutors subpoena Trump's tax returns - AP source
The Associated Press reports Manhattan D.A. Cyrus Vance Jr. recently sent a subpoena to Trump's accounting firm seeking the last eight years of state and federal tax returns for Trump and the Trump Organization
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Warren unveils anti-corruption bill
Warren has enjoyed a day of consistent headlines, with the progressive, labor-focused group Working Families Party endorsing her over Bernie Sanders
450,000 apply for shot at Yang's $1,000 per month offer
Presidential candidate's campaign sees wave of "Freedom Dividend" applicants seeking one of 10 $1,000 per month stipends
Could Kavanaugh be impeached? What the Constitution says
Only one Supreme Court justice in U.S. history has been impeached – and even he wasn't removed from the bench
Climate change will be an issue for most voters in 2020 — CBS News poll
But compared to other issues, Democrats rate the climate change issue more importantly than Republicans do
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Shane Gillis fired from SNL
Comedian Shane Gillis was fired from "Saturday Night Live" just days after he was introduced as one of the show's new cast members. His departure comes after racist remarks made on multiple podcasts resurfaced.
Shane Gillis fired by SNL over racist and homophobic videos
A spokesperson for the show says Gillis "will not be joining SNL" and called the comedian's language "offensive, hurtful and unacceptable"
Ric Ocasek, The Cars frontman, has died at age 75
The New York Police Department said there was no sign of foul play; the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died from heart disease
"Seinfeld" moving to Netflix in 2021
All 180 episodes will be available to stream — but you'll have to wait a while
Brad Pitt asks NASA astronaut: Who was better — me or Clooney?
Pitt plays an astronaut in his newest film, "Ad Astra", which will be released nationwide Friday
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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"
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Pacific Ocean "blob" harming marine life
Rising temperatures are causing coral reefs to crumble and another blob could decimate the shellfish industry
Climate change will be an issue for most voters in 2020 — CBS News poll
But compared to other issues, Democrats rate the climate change issue more importantly than Republicans do
Scientists brave the Arctic to study climate change
The scientists are hoping the expedition will raise our understanding of climate change to a new level
Studying Earth's climate by living under the sea
Scientists at an underwater observatory off the Florida Keys are examining the effects of climate change on sea grass beds and the health of ecosystems
5 things to know about climate change
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan explains five things you need to know about climate change and its impact on the world
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Girl dies from brain-eating amoeba after swimming
10-year-old Lily Mae Avant died overnight on Monday after fighting for her life in Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth
Woman swallows engagement ring in her sleep
Jenna Evans dreamed she had to swallow her ring to protect it from "bad guys" – except it wasn't just a dream
Even with bankruptcy, Purdue Pharma may not be off the hook
Some states plan to object to a settlement in bankruptcy court and may pursue lawsuits against the Sackler family
Hilton hotels expands paid leave for new parents
Company to offer 12 weeks paid time off for birth mothers and four weeks for dads -- same for maids as for execs
Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy
Move was expected as part of landmark settlement with many state and local governments of lawsuit over toll opioid crisis has taken on nation
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New York prosecutors subpoena Trump's tax returns - AP source
The Associated Press reports Manhattan D.A. Cyrus Vance Jr. recently sent a subpoena to Trump's accounting firm seeking the last eight years of state and federal tax returns for Trump and the Trump Organization
450,000 apply for shot at Yang's $1,000 per month offer
Presidential candidate's campaign sees wave of "Freedom Dividend" applicants seeking one of 10 $1,000 per month stipends
What is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?
World's largest stockpile of emergency oil has been tapped only three times — it may be time for a fourth
Even with bankruptcy, Purdue Pharma may not be off the hook
Some states plan to object to a settlement in bankruptcy court and may pursue lawsuits against the Sackler family
Hilton hotels expands paid leave for new parents
Company to offer 12 weeks paid time off for birth mothers and four weeks for dads -- same for maids as for execs
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Florida serial killing suspect in court
Police in Florida say Robert Tyrone Hayes, 37, is linked to the murders of at least four women spanning a decade in Daytona Beach and Palm Beach County. Hayes, who has been charged with only one of the murders, appeared in a Palm Beach County court Monday and was ordered held without bail.
DNA leads to arrest of "Daytona Serial Killer" suspect
Police say a man they arrested in a 2016 South Florida murder is also linked to three other killings 200 miles away
Edward Snowden: U.S. won't give me a fair trial
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden is shedding new light on his decision to reveal classified documents about the U.S. government's mass surveillance program. In 2013, Snowden disclosed government programs that collected Americans' emails, phone calls and internet activity in the name of national security. The U.S. government charged Snowden under the Espionage Act for his actions. A congressional report said his disclosures "caused tremendous damage to national security." In his new memoir, "Permanent Record," Snowden tells his story in detail for the first time and speaks about his life in exile in russia. Snowden, who now identifies himself as a privacy advocate, spoke with "CBS This Morning" in an exclusive U.S. TV interview. It's edited only for satellite delays, but not for editorial content.
Former professor accused of sexual abuse: "He tried to kill me"
In lawsuit students claim university protected professor despite allegations of sexual, physical and emotional abuse
David Ortiz speaks out about gunman attack
Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz speaks out for the first time since a shooting in June that left him seriously wounded. Ortiz told Spanish-language network Univision he wondered if he would survive. He also made some comments in English that were shared first on "CBS This Morning." Mola Lenghi reports.
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Brad Pitt asks NASA astronaut: Who was better — me or Clooney?
Pitt plays an astronaut in his newest film, "Ad Astra", which will be released nationwide Friday
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
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Photographer Robert Frank 1924-2019
A look back at the work of one of the most influential of photographers who created intimate, moody portraits of an America struggling to define itself in a post-war world
Photos: Hurricane Dorian's devastation
"Everything's gone! Everything!" one woman said after Dorian slammed into the Bahamas
The most valuable NFL teams in 2019, ranked
Thanks to some pricey TV deals, a relocation, and brand-new stadiums, the NFL has never been more valuable.
Highest-paid NFL players in 2019, ranked
These are the NFL superstars who earn the most cash this season
Ashley Fallis death: A family's fight for justice
Was the Colorado mother's 2012 death a suicide, as her husband maintains, or was it murder, as her parents insist?
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Daily Trail Markers: Dems campaign in S.C.
Four 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls participated in the biennial Galivants Ferry Stump. The 134-year tradition hosted candidates for the first time on Monday. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter LaCrai Mitchell reports.
Daily Trailer Markers: Warren holds NYC rally
Elizabeth Warren rallied supporters in New York City Monday night and highlighted her plan to take corporate influence out of Washington. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Zak Hudak reports.
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.
Trump says Iran is likely behind oil plant attack
President Trump on Monday said Iran is most likely to blame for a series of airstrikes that crippled a major Saudi Arabian oil plant over the weekend. Damage from the attacks cut Saudi Arabia's oil production capacity in half and could cause global gas prices to skyrocket. Mr. Trump added that while he does not want to start a war with Tehran, the U.S. military is well prepared to respond if necessary. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with more.
UGA fans honor Arkansas coach's late wife
The University of Georgia's school colors are black and red. But over the weekend, when Georgia hosted Arkansas State, fans wore pink. As Jim Axelrod explains, it meant the world to the visiting team's coach.
