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
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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
Possible case of Ebola relapse raises questions
UK nurse is recovering after her second bout of life-threatening illness from virus that may have been lurking for months
Ebola virus can stick around up to 9 months in men
Semen samples reveal presence of virus even longer than previously believed
Nurse critically ill from delayed Ebola complications
UK nurse suffers "unusual" relapse months after recovering from Ebola infection
U.K. nurse who kicked Ebola back in hospital months later
Pauline Cafferkey recovered after contracting disease in Sierra Leone, but appears to be suffering serious, unusual complications
How bureaucracy, bungling hurt Ebola response
AP investigation: Expired supplies, missing gear and red tape undermined World Health Organization's response to crisis
Young nurse adopts newborn: "He had no one else"
In the midst of the Ebola epidemic, a dying mother and her baby crossed paths with a nurse who couldn't forget them
Experts hunt origin of new Ebola case in Sierra Leone
County declared itself Ebola free last week after battling the rare, deadly disease, only to see a new case pop up
Ebola survivors suffer lingering health problems
Health officials see "emergency within an emergency" as survivors struggle with debilitating pain, complications
World "on the verge of an effective Ebola vaccine"
Trial in Guinea tested thousands of people exposed to deadly virus and the results point to "a game-changer"
Ebola is claiming lives again in Liberia
Disease that has claimed more than 4,800 lives is resurging, with 120 people under observation in hospitals
10,000 people in U.S. monitored during Ebola scare
New numbers from the CDC show how widespread efforts were to stop Ebola from taking hold in the U.S.
New Ebola case in Liberia as health workers protest
Officials confirm second Ebola case in same town where disease was detected days earlier on teen's corpse
Rapid-detection Ebola test could be game-changer
Blood test that gets accurate results within minutes could help stop outbreaks from spreading, experts say
Ebola flares up after lull in Guinea
Health officials are alarmed about new cases just as the crisis seemed to be getting under control
An American woman's fight to stop Ebola with technology
As Liberia reaches a turning point in the fight against Ebola, 25-year-old social entrepreneur Camilla Hermann works to prevent a recurrence
Ebola virus found lurking in doctor's eye
American doctor who survived Ebola suffered a rare flare-up that caused one of his eyes to change color
Ebola can spread through sex longer than experts thought
Recent case shows the risk can persist for months
Major step forward for Ebola-hit Sierra Leone
9 months after outbreak of deadly virus forced schools to shut their gates, 1.8M kids set to resume daily lives
U.S. Ebola patient released from hospital
American healthcare worker who was infected in Sierra Leone managed to survive critical illness
Ebola test results in for patient in Colo. hospital
Patient hospitalized Wednesday had recently traveled to a nation affected by the virus, health officials say
New Ebola cases discovered in Sierra Leone
During a nationwide shutdown, 10 people tested positive for the disease, although the number of cases is diminishing
Update on condition of U.S. Ebola patient
Officals release new information about the American health care worker infected in West Africa
Ebola not mutating into "supervirus," study finds
Some worried the Ebola virus could become even more contagious and deadly; here's what the science shows
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How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy."
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
Moving Through Grief
August is National Grief Awareness Month, and Kate Doerge wants to reimagine how we deal with grief. After the experience of losing her 16-year-old daughter, Kate decided it was time to reframe the feeling of sadness. We've all heard of the five stages of grief, but Kate suggests there are five actions to help you learn how to carry your grief. Plus, Norah talks about how she wants to be remembered, and Kate tells us how to show up for people who are grieving.
Ebola Congo cases surpass 5,000 as record-setting pace of spread continues
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has passed 5,000 cases, government data showed, an unprecedented rate of spread that's outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country's remotest regions.
From 2024: Tommy John on Tommy John surgery, before and after
In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career – and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.]
School vaccination rates decline again as exemptions reach new high
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
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DNC narrows 2028 convention finalists to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
Member of online extremist network "764" gets record 77 years in prison
A member of the online extremist network "764," which targets children and minors online, received a record 77-year federal prison sentence on Wednesday.
U.S. designates American citizen held by China as wrongfully detained
Min Zin is the second American academic to be designated as wrongfully detained in recent months.
AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
Pilot killed as plane collides with police helicopter at airport, officials say
One person was killed and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small plane collided with a state police helicopter on the ground in central Pennsylvania, authorities said.
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AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
National debt tops $40 trillion after doubling in under 10 years
Federal debt has mounted amid tax cuts and trillions in pandemic spending, adding to the nation's interest payments.
Women lag in high-paying AI jobs boom, LinkedIn study finds
AI jobs can command a premium, but women are disproportionately underrepresented in such roles, according to hiring data.
Bond market sell-off threatens to drive up loan costs
The yield on the 30-year Treasury this week hit its highest level since 2007, a rise that could put upward pressure on borrowing costs.
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DNC narrows 2028 convention finalists to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
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Tulsi Gabbard shares story of husband's cancer diagnosis: "It was tough"
In a new video shared first with CBS News, Tulsi Gabbard said doctors discovered the cancer, a sacral chordoma, a rare tumor, after her husband, Abraham Williams, experienced back pain.
U.S. designates American citizen held by China as wrongfully detained
Min Zin is the second American academic to be designated as wrongfully detained in recent months.
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Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat as more "failed policies"
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
ICE, Iran quietly worked together on deporting Iranians to Iran, emails show
U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport more than 100 Iranians to Iran in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between them despite tensions mounting at the time.
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How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Melanoma vaccine shows promising results
An experimental melanoma vaccine could reduce the risk of the cancer returning or spreading for some high-risk patients. It's personalized for each patient and optimized using artificial intelligence. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
Publix frozen blueberry recall upgraded to highest health risk level
Recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries that could be contaminated with E. coli pose the most severe category of health risk, according to the FDA.
Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
She's lived through unimaginable grief. Her advice: "Reach for the joy."
Author and grief coach Kate Doerge joined Norah O'Donnell for a candid talk about coping with grief.
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Fishermen missing for 5 days found alive floating on cooler in Pacific
A video shared by Mexican officials shows the fishermen inside a blue cooler as the container bobs on ocean waves.
American student says she was raped in Vietnam, pressured to drop case
An American student says she was raped during a group holiday in Vietnam, then pressured to drop the case against a wealthy suspect.
Famed century-old ship "Sava's Titanic" emerges amid drought in Europe
The boat was carrying wounded fighters when it hit a German mine in late April 1945, experts say.
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Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat as more "failed policies"
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
North Korea launches missiles as Trump seeks to rekindle nuclear talks
Hours after Trump said he expects to hold new talks with Kim Jong Un, South Korea and Japan said several short-range missiles were launched by the North.
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"Recess Therapy" host on embracing kid behavior
Julian Shapiro-Barnum is known for his conversations with kids on his series "Recess Therapy." He tells "CBS Mornings" why he thinks adults need to act more childish and embrace some behaviors of children.
Isla Fisher talks "Spa Weekend"
Isla Fisher gives an inside look at the new film, "Spa Weekend," how it highlights the importance of female friendships and how the star-studded cast connected.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
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AI "nudify" apps pose risk to students
Students nationwide are grappling with a new reality -- AI-generated pornography, sometimes featuring themselves or someone they know. CBS News found more than a dozen AI "nudify" apps easily accessible in app stores, some without age restrictions. Jo Ling Kent has more.
AI apps that can digitally undress any photo pose back-to-school risk
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
AI companies buying up books: 404 Media
Some used and independent bookstores have reported unexpectedly large book orders and suspect that the books are being scanned to train AI models and then destroyed. As part of a new investigative report, 404 Media put a tracking device in a book to see where it'd end up. Emanuel Maiberg, a journalist and co-founder at 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss.
Former Meta engineer testifies in fed trial
Wendy Sheehan Donnell, editor-in-chief of PCMag, joins CBS News to discuss the latest in the tech world as a former Meta engineer takes the stand in the company's landmark federal trial for allegedly causing children to become addicted to its products.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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AI "nudify" apps pose risk to students
Students nationwide are grappling with a new reality -- AI-generated pornography, sometimes featuring themselves or someone they know. CBS News found more than a dozen AI "nudify" apps easily accessible in app stores, some without age restrictions. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Member of online extremist network "764" gets record 77 years in prison
A member of the online extremist network "764," which targets children and minors online, received a record 77-year federal prison sentence on Wednesday.
Psychologist takes the stand in Clancy trial
A psychologist who saw Lindsay Clancy took the stand in her Massachusetts murder trial, providing a vital take on her condition after she allegedly killed her three children. CBS News' Rebba Roiphe has more.
American student says she was raped in Vietnam, pressured to drop case
An American student says she was raped during a group holiday in Vietnam, then pressured to drop the case against a wealthy suspect.
Woman missing after husband found dead
Police in Massachusetts are looking for Karen Solomon, a woman whose husband was found dead at their home. Police have said she is "presumed to be armed and dangerous." CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more.
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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AI "nudify" apps pose risk to students
Students nationwide are grappling with a new reality -- AI-generated pornography, sometimes featuring themselves or someone they know. CBS News found more than a dozen AI "nudify" apps easily accessible in app stores, some without age restrictions. Jo Ling Kent has more.
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National Military Monument honors veterans
For America's 250th birthday, USAA unveiled The National Military Monument in Washington, D.C., a living tribute to the more than 41 million veterans who have served the U.S. USAA Senior Vice President Rob Braggs shares that the monument will stay open through Nov. 12. Visit usaa.com/monument250 for more information. (Sponsored by USAA)
Doctor explains promising melanoma vaccine
Drug manufacturers Moderna and Merck say a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine plus a drug called Keytruda reduced the return and spread of melanoma in high-risk patients. Dr. Jon LaPook and trial researcher Dr. Janice Mehnert have more information.
Saudi Arabia's investment public fund shrinks
Saudi Arabia's public investment fund assets shrank by $10 billion, a concerning data point in the U.S. Kelsey Warmer, a reporter for Semafor Gulf, joins with more details.
Flooding debris in Indiana, more rainfall
Flooding conditions continue to batter parts of Indiana that keep taking on rain. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.