Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The virus spread this week to a city of two million people
Ebola virus outbreak
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
British nurse infected with Ebola rushed back to hospital
Pauline Cafferkey is said to be in ‘stable condition’ and the virus is not infectious
Investigation: U.S. company bungled Ebola response
Costly mistakes were made by U.S. company during the Ebola outbreak, including misdiagnosing cases, AP investigation finds
WHO declares official end to Ebola outbreak
But health officials warn it will take several months before the world is considered free of the disease that claimed more than 11,300 lives
Country where Ebola outbreak began reaches milestone
Despite positive news in Guinea, "We definitely cannot let our guard down"
Google Science Fair winner: Conn. teen invents new Ebola test
A 16-year-old and her science teacher designed an Ebola test that doesn't need refrigeration
Nurse quarantined in Ebola scare sues New Jersey
Nurse Kaci Hickox blames political posturing and fear for decision to detain her in Newark tent last year
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New crew heading to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft is scheduled to make a six-hour flight to the International Space Station on Saturday
Trump offers to vouch for A$AP Rocky's bail in Sweden
The platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated artist has been in custody since early this month over an alleged fight
U.K. warns Iran of "serious consequences" if tanker isn't released
Iran claims the tanker collided with an Iranian fishing boat in the Strait of Hormuz
At least 10 killed in explosion at gas factory in central China
Another 19 people were seriously injured and five others are missing
Strong earthquake rocks Greek capital; buildings seriously damaged
The quake sparked limited power cuts and communication problems around Athens and the fire brigade reported receiving calls about people being trapped in elevators
Iran's seizure of British tanker seen as escalation
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has seized British oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz; a second tanker was confirmed seized later on Friday
Congress considers crackdown on trophy hunting
A bill known as the CECIL Act takes aim at trophy hunting imports – but some say these hunts help conservation more than hurt it
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to Rio Grande Valley
The move means asylum seekers will now be sent to a Mexican state the U.S. government warns Americans travelers not to visit because of widespread crime and the risk of being kidnapped
U.S. Treasury sanctions target senior Hezbollah operative
The Trump administration is continuing what it describes as its maximum pressure campaign
New survey reveals world's most admired woman
The former first lady has dethroned Angelina Jolie on YouGov's list
Possible motive revealed in studio arson attack that killed 33
Witness accounts and reports suggested the man had a grudge against Kyoto Animation
Swedish prosecutor wants rapper A$AP Rocky's detention extended
New York native was arrested over a fight in Stockholm last month, and police say they need more time to complete their investigation
Iran claims video proves U.S. did not destroy its drone
New video released as President Trump says there was "no doubt" that a U.S. warship destroyed the drone
U.S. warship destroys Iranian drone over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced the "defensive action" in the East Room Thursday
Tom Cruise reveals official "Top Gun: Maverick" trailer
It may be 34 years since the original dropped, but Maverick still very much has the need for speed
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Meghan McCain reveals she suffered a miscarriage
"My miscarriage was a horrendous experience and I would not wish it upon anyone," she said
Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
Black lawmaker says man told her to "go back where you came from"
Erica Thomas, a Georgia state representative who is nine months pregnant, says she was "verbally attacked" at a grocery store
Miss Michigan stripped of title after racist tweets surface
The tweets targeted Muslim women and gun violence in the black community in 2017 and 2018
New Democratic challenger joins primary race against Mitch McConnell
Former congressional candidate Amy McGrath joined the race earlier this month
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Black lawmaker says man told her to "go back where you came from"
Erica Thomas, a Georgia state representative who is nine months pregnant, says she was "verbally attacked" at a grocery store
New Democratic challenger joins primary race against Mitch McConnell
Former congressional candidate Amy McGrath joined the race earlier this month
Trump offers to vouch for A$AP Rocky's bail in Sweden
The platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated artist has been in custody since early this month over an alleged fight
Trump reverses course, backs supporters who chanted "send her back"
"As you know, those are incredible people, those are incredible patriots," Mr. Trump said Friday
Tulsi Gabbard calls for Puerto Rican governor's resignation
Protests against Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossellò have been ongoing for several days
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New crew heading to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft is scheduled to make a six-hour flight to the International Space Station on Saturday
Trump offers to vouch for A$AP Rocky's bail in Sweden
The platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated artist has been in custody since early this month over an alleged fight
U.K. warns Iran of "serious consequences" if tanker isn't released
Iran claims the tanker collided with an Iranian fishing boat in the Strait of Hormuz
At least 10 killed in explosion at gas factory in central China
Another 19 people were seriously injured and five others are missing
Strong earthquake rocks Greek capital; buildings seriously damaged
The quake sparked limited power cuts and communication problems around Athens and the fire brigade reported receiving calls about people being trapped in elevators
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Meghan McCain reveals she suffered a miscarriage
"My miscarriage was a horrendous experience and I would not wish it upon anyone," she said
Trump offers to vouch for A$AP Rocky's bail in Sweden
The platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated artist has been in custody since early this month over an alleged fight
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Star Trek shows on display at 2019 San Diego Comic-Con
Star Trek beams into Comic-Con International Hall H for the first time Saturday
Iron & Wine and Calexico perform
In 2005, Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino and Iron & Wine's Sam Beam got together to record the EP "In the Reins." Over the years, the groups stayed in touch and collaborated on various projects – then, they decided to go into the studio once again. The result is their just-released second album, "Years to Burn."
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New crew heading to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft is scheduled to make a six-hour flight to the International Space Station on Saturday
Doorbell cams raise privacy fears and concerns about bias
Critics say Amazon's Ring appears to stir up fears of crime even as rates are falling. Others say the cams
Some FaceApp privacy concerns may be overblown
Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson tells CBSN there's little evidence to back up photo fears around Russian-owned app
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Uber glitch overcharges customers 100 times their fares
One passenger complained she was charged $1,308 on her credit card instead of $13.08, prompting a fraud alert
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Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
SpaceX's Elon Musk says he can put a man on Mars in four years
Preview: The aerospace entrepreneur tells "CBS Sunday Morning" he is thinking bigger, and faster, about manned missions to the Moon and the Red Planet
Building Giant Magellan, the world's largest telescope
The telescope's resolution will be ten times better than that of the Hubble Space telescope
Wildfires could grow exponentially as climate warms
Drier conditions are a key factor behind the biggest wildfires, and researchers say we're likely to see more in the future
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Know the signs of heat stroke before it's too late
Record-breaking temperatures are expected in at least 14 different states by this weekend
After 7 kids get cancer, chemical in city's water scrutinized
Ripon, California, is just one of dozens of cities across the country dealing with the possibly harmful chemical
Ebola outbreak in Congo declared a global health emergency
The virus spread this week to a city of two million people
Data show "tsunami" of opioids across U.S. as death toll rose
Pharmaceutical firms shipped 76 billion oxycodone and other pills to drugstores as opioid epidemic was worsening
Drugstore chain CVS developing home kidney dialysis device
Drugstore chain starts trials of machine that could change life for millions of patients and upend a $35 billion market
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"Corporate astronaut": How billionaires are joining the space race
Six hundred people have already paid Virgin Galactic $250,000 for a ticket to space
The philosophy behind charcuterie restaurant Cured
Upon entering the restaurant, diners are greeted by a massive humidity-controlled meat locker known as the "Charc Tank"
Ragu recalls pasta sauce over possible plastic contamination
Five types of the pasta sauce are being recalled nationwide, including at retailers such as Walmart
Record-high temperatures could scorch U.S. economy
Climate change has the potential to sap the U.S. economy more than tariffs or other man-made threats
Why Trump's pick to head Labor Dept scares worker advocates
As a lawyer, the son of the late Supreme Court judge fought against laws constraining big corporations
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Prisoners released under First Step Act
More than 3,000 people have been released from prison or halfway houses across the country under the First Step Act. It was signed by the president last year. Mola Lenghi reports.
Teen rapper found guilty of 2016 murder
"The Race" rapper faces between 5 and 99 years in prison
American citizen accused of becoming ISIS sniper
Asainov, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Kazakhstan, appeared in federal court in Brooklyn on Friday
Twice-deported man charged in killing of Iowa mom and her kids
Guatemalan was booted out of the U.S. in 2010 and 2011, but he's accused of killing a mother and her 2 kids in Des Moines, Iowa this week
4 Chicago cops fired over alleged coverup of teen's shooting
The city's Fraternal Order of Police condemned the dismissals, and the officers were not criminally charged in connection with the black teen's killing
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Watch: CBS coverage of Apollo 11 moon landing, 50 years ago today
More than half a billion people tuned in to see Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin take man's first steps on the moon. Watch how it all unfolded
"Corporate astronaut": How billionaires are joining the space race
Six hundred people have already paid Virgin Galactic $250,000 for a ticket to space
New crew heading to International Space Station on Apollo 11 anniversary
The Soyuz spacecraft is scheduled to make a six-hour flight to the International Space Station on Saturday
How NASA's moon mission turned Houston into "Space City"
"NASA looks at Houston as the Vatican of space," one expert said
How realistic is a mission to Mars?
SpaceX founder Elon Musk says it's doable to send astronauts to the moon within two years and to Mars in the next four years. How realistic is that? CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN from the Kennedy Space Center with a look at the challenges involved.
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Heat wave hits Midwest, East Coast
More than 150 million people are expected to be impacted this weekend by a heat wave hitting the Midwest and East Coast. Natalie Brand reports from Washington and Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN in New York with the forecast.
Breaking down the feud between Trump and Omar
President Trump is defending the crowd at his North Carolina, one day after trying to distance himself from the "send her back" chant targeted at Rep. Ilhan Omar. Olivia Beavers from The Hill joined CBSN to break down that controversy, what to expect from the Mueller hearing, and the week in politics.
Iran says British tanker must undergo "legal process"
Iran said a detained British tanker must go through the proper legal process for violating maritime regulations. Trita Parsi, author of "Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran, and the Triumph of Diplomacy," joined CBSN to discuss.
The Met unveils Apollo 11-inspired exhibit
Traveling to the moon has been a dream throughout much of human history, and the idea of one day visiting an object we all see in the sky has inspired art throughout the ages. Now, a new exhibit at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art that's inspired by the Apollo 11 anniversary is showcasing images from whimsical to the scientific. Elaine Quijano reports.
Billionaires join the space race
Millions of people watched in wonder as man first set foot upon the moon 50 years ago. But in the era of space travel now dawning, far more of us are destined to join them. Several self-made billionaires have launched space companies that are vying to take civilians to the moon – and this new competitive market could change the way we look at the sky above. Mark Strassmann reports.