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Since the first case of Ebola was diagnosed in the U.S., government officials have talked extensively about isolation, quarantine and self-monitoring procedures. CBS News' Brian Webb looks into the differences between these terms.
The spread of Ebola in Dallas has put a spotlight on how the government handles a crisis. The numbers are a shock for the CDC, an agency that has a strong reputation. John Dickerson and Frank Lutz join "CBS This Morning" to weigh in on the poll findings.
CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the calls for flight restrictions and how to calm travel fears during the Ebola crisis.
The president will appoint former White House aide Ron Klain to lead the government response to the Ebola outbreak. Klain used to be Vice President Joe Biden's chief of staff and held the same position under former Vice President Al Gore. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the appointment and efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak.
The Dallas hospital where two nurses were infected with Ebola while caring for a patient is under intense scrutiny. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether U.S. hospitals are prepared to treat a patient.
Texas officials asked the 75 health care workers who had contact with Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan to sign legal documents agreeing not to go to any public places or use mass transit. Meanwhile, Texas Health Presbyterian released the emotional video of nurse Nina Pham before she was transferred to Maryland to continue her Ebola treatment. Anna Werner reports from Dallas.
The CDC recommends a certain level of protection when treating Ebola patients, but with the stakes so high, some hospitals think they need to do more. Dr. Michael Reilly, director of the Center for Disaster Medicine at New York Medical College, shows us the options and explains some of the risks.
In an effort to contain the Texas Ebola outbreak, the CDC made significant changes to the protocol for dealing with the virus. Workers at Texas Health Presbyterian hospital will now be supervised as they wash their hands, and be required to wear a special hood to cover their necks among other measures. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
In a hearing Thursday, Tom Frieden, the director of the Centers for Disease Control, claimed that banning travelers from entering the U.S. from West Africa would make conditions less safe for Americans. Frieden maintained that the most effective method for battling the virus is sending trained professionals to the source. Nancy Cordes reports.
Brianna Aguirre, a nurse at Texas Presbyterian feels the hospital was not adequately prepared to handle an infected patient, or protect their employees from the virus. Aguirre, who currently is not infected with the virus says she would not be comfortable being treated in her own hospital. Anna Werner reports.
While health officials try to stop Ebola, financial analysts are looking at what would happen to the economy if they don’t. Economists predict a widespread outbreak could hit the tourism industry hard and lead to losses on Wall Street. CBS News' Alison Harmelin reports.
Dr. David Eisenman, director of the UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters, assesses how prepared the U.S. is for the Ebola virus.
As the circle of possible Ebola exposure grows, public confidence in what officials say about the outbreak is shrinking. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to weigh in on the growing controversy.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said for weeks that the U.S. is ready to contain Ebola, but after two nurses contracted the disease from a sick patient in Dallas, the government is now changing its tone. Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta.
After transmission to two nurses, there are many questions about the readiness of U.S. hospitals to treat Ebola in addition to the ability of the CDC to control the disease. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the latest.
Amber Vinson, the second Dallas nurse infected with Ebola, flew round trip to Cleveland earlier this week. Health officials in Ohio are working to determine who Vinson came in contact with, while saying that the risk of infection is very low. Elaine Quijano reports from Cleveland.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is under fire after it was revealed that nurse Amber Vinson called the agency to report a fever before getting on a flight. She is one of the two nurses who were infected with Ebola after treating Thomas Eric Duncan at Dallas Presbyterian Hospital. Hospital officials are offering beds for the 75 health care workers involved in his care. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Dallas.
Dr. Celine Gounder, Infectious Diseases and Public Health Specialist, discusses a second nurse in Texas contracting Ebola and concerns of the disease spreading.
Officials in the U.S. have been trying to calm fears about Ebola spreading in the U.S. But time and again, unpredicted events have undermined their assurances. Scott Pelley and Dr. Jon LaPook report.
Liberia is ground zero in the Ebola outbreak. But the nurses there do have protocols for protecting themselves. Debora Patta reports.
Officials say the nurse, 29-year-old Amber Vinson, was isolated at Texas Health Presbyterian within 90 minutes of reporting a fever. But just the night before, she was on a Frontier Airlines plane from Cleveland to Dallas. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
President Obama convened an emergency meeting at the White House on Ebola following the infection of a second nurse who worked with a deceased Ebola patient. Scott Pelley reports.
Speaking with world leaders and cabinet officials, the president said focusing efforts on containing the virus's outbreak in West Africa is in the United States's best interest.
The president spoke with world leaders and cabinet officials about ongoing response to the virus in the U.S. and in West Africa.
Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell heads the government department overseeing the nation's response to the Ebola threat. Burwell joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the ongoing situation.
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Candace Tucker thought her symptoms were benign. A colonoscopy led to an alarming diagnosis.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.
The Trump administration announced plans to set up an Ebola quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans exposed to the deadly virus overseas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now saying no Ebola patients will be allowed into the U.S. Mark Strassmann reports.
In the 1800s, Hartford, Connecticut, picked up the nickname, "The Insurance Capital of the World." Tony Dokoupil visits the city to ask people about rising insurance and healthcare costs.
Uganda on Wednesday ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
Workers who go at least five years without a promotion or meaningful raise can miss out on thousands of dollars in earnings, researchers found.
Florida has become the first state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
Melissa Casias was employed at the Los Alamos National Laboratory when she went missing last year, her niece said.
The changes will affect how much students and their parents can borrow, as well as their repayment options.
Workers who go at least five years without a promotion or meaningful raise can miss out on thousands of dollars in earnings, researchers found.
The changes will affect how much students and their parents can borrow, as well as their repayment options.
The filing sets up Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI chatbot, to sell its shares to the public.
Diller said that MGM's properties, such as the Bellagio in Las Vegas, can't be easily replaced by AI.
A TIAA-Stanford University survey found that fewer people can correctly answer questions involving basic financial concepts. See how you fare.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
Left-wing streamers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say Britain's government has denied them entry over their criticism of Israel.
U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump's first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice, according to Robert O'Brien.
Congress is returning from recess to resume work on funding immigration agencies, following a GOP revolt over the Trump administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
New research shows a medication called daraxonrasib is helping people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer.
Candace Tucker thought her symptoms were benign. A colonoscopy led to an alarming diagnosis.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
Left-wing streamers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say Britain's government has denied them entry over their criticism of Israel.
News that the 666 to Hel was back has spread quickly across Polish social media accounts, and beyond.
U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump's first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice, according to Robert O'Brien.
An Iranian woman who now lives in the U.S. spoke with CBS News as the war with Iran entered its fourth month.
The Iranians' latest move in the war came in response to what it considers U.S. and Israeli ceasefire violations.
Kane Parsons' psychological thriller "Backrooms" earned $81.5 million on its first weekend. Carter Evan reports on how the film's success could change Hollywood.
Anna Faris, who stars in the new "Scary Movie," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss reviving the role she played in the original film, which debuted in 2000.
Model and entrepreneur Winnie Harlow sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new children's book, "Simply Winnie," and the message she hopes to pass on.
No one knew it at the time, but the Beatles performed their final ticketed concert 60 years ago in San Francisco. Anne Makovec shows us a new collection of rare photos from that historic night.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: Marilyn Monroe at 100; former first lady Jill Biden; children detained at the ICE facility in Dilley, Texas; living "books" at The Human Library; pickleball superstar Anna Leigh Waters; and the Undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial opens to the public.
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed to go public, setting up one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
Florida has become the first state to sue OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman.
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.
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company that created the Claude chatbot, said Monday it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering.
Claims have circulated on social media that fingerprints can be pulled from photos featuring peace signs, but experts say the risk to the average person is low.
The new species, named Microeledone galapagensis, has a blue hue, which is believed to be the rarest color in nature.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
A preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will be open to the media and the public, a judge ruled Monday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
A Utah judge denied a request from the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk to restrict access to parts of his July preliminary hearing.
Police were called to the scene of "a domestic disturbance and shooting" in the city of Sandy, outside of Portland, Oregon, on Sunday.
A teen girl has been arrested and charged for allegedly stabbing three horses during a racing event in Las Vegas, police said.
The suspect accused of killing three elderly men in a rural part of Hawaii's Big Island has been charged with murder, among a number of other offenses, police said Sunday.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
A preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will be open to the media and the public, a judge ruled Monday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed to go public, setting up one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
The Justice Department said Monday it will stop work on a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
The Justice Department said Monday it will stop work on its "anti-weaponization fund" after a judge's ruling. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Jake Rosen have the latest.
Six states are holding primary elections on Tuesday. CBS News' Fin Gómez breaks down the races.