Debbie Sacra, wife of Dr. Rick Sacra, who became infected with the Ebola virus, discusses her husband's improving health
Debbie Sacra, wife of Dr. Rick Sacra, who became infected with the Ebola virus, discusses her husband's improving health.
Ebola Virus Outbreak
An unidentified American missionary doctor working in Liberia became the fourth U.S. citizen to get infected with the Ebola virus
An unidentified American missionary doctor working in Liberia became the fourth U.S. citizen to get infected with the Ebola virus. This comes as fears spread that the outbreak could get out of control. Don Dahler reports.
After touring many of the Ebola-affected West African nations, Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, plans to brief national leaders Wednesday on the Ebola crisis
After touring many of the Ebola-affected West African nations, Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, plans to brief national leaders Wednesday on the Ebola crisis. He joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts from CDC headquarters in Atlanta to give an update on the Ebola epidemic.
The World Health Organization has admitted it has no idea when the Ebola outbreak will end
The World Health Organization has admitted it has no idea when the Ebola outbreak will end. The disease continues to spread at an aggressive rate in West Africa, having claimed over 1,400 lives and infected over 2,600 people. But those numbers could be a lot higher. Debora Patta reports.
As the Ebola virus spreads, it is overwhelming resources on the ground
As the Ebola virus spreads, it is overwhelming resources on the ground. Since the first cases of Ebola were reported earlier this year, the rate of new cases has drastically accelerated. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
David Writebol, speaking by phone from Liberia, said his wife Nancy is in good spirits while being treated for the Ebola virus at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta
David Writebol, speaking by phone from Liberia, said his wife Nancy is in good spirits while being treated for the Ebola virus at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.
The World Health Organization declared an international public health emergency, as countries cannot contain the spread of Ebola
The World Health Organization declared an international public health emergency, as countries cannot contain the spread of Ebola. Now, there is backlash against the U.S. for not doing enough to help. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington.
Doctors Without Borders nurse Monia Sayah recently returned from treating Ebola patients in West Africa
Doctors Without Borders nurse Monia Sayah recently returned from treating Ebola patients in West Africa. She tells CBS News’ Naomi Choy Smith fear is palpable in Guinea, which has been ground zero of the deadly Ebola outbreak.
A top Liberian health official tells CBS News there may be hundreds more Ebola-related fatalities than have been reported -- and the outbreak is going to get worse
A top Liberian health official tells CBS News there may be hundreds more Ebola-related fatalities than have been reported -- and the outbreak is going to get worse. One of the epicenters of the disease is in Liberia’s capital of Monrovia, where there are only two treatment centers. Debora Patta reports.
West African communities here in the U.S. are following the Ebola outbreak very closely, concerned about their family members back home
West African communities here in the U.S. are following the Ebola outbreak very closely, concerned about their family members back home. Craig Boswell reports from the Bronx, New York.
Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss containing the Ebola outbreak and the experimental serum being used to treat two Americans infected with the virus
Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss containing the Ebola outbreak and the experimental serum being used to treat two Americans infected with the virus.
Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol are receiving treatment at Emory University Hospital after being infected with the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia
Dr. Kent Brantly and Nancy Writebol are receiving treatment at Emory University Hospital after being infected with the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia. Dr. Jon LaPook reports from Atlanta.
The second American infected with the Ebola virus, missionary Nancy Writebol, was wheeled into Emory University Hospital on a gurney Tuesday
The second American infected with the Ebola virus, missionary Nancy Writebol, was wheeled into Emory University Hospital on a gurney Tuesday. The CDC has tested around six samples from possible Ebola cases, and so far all are negative. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Twenty years ago, Richard Preston wrote "The Hot Zone," a non-fiction thriller about the deadly Ebola virus
Twenty years ago, Richard Preston wrote "The Hot Zone," a non-fiction thriller about the deadly Ebola virus. He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the epidemic and how it's changed in 2014.
As the Ebola outbreak in West Africa spreads, other countries in the continent are working to keep the deadly disease outside their borders
As the Ebola outbreak in West Africa spreads, other countries in the continent are working to keep the deadly disease outside their borders. Debora Patta reports from Cape Town, South Africa.
Health-care workers in West Africa who are fighting the battle against the Ebola virus are at risk of contracting the deadly disease themselves
Health-care workers in West Africa who are fighting the battle against the Ebola virus are at risk of contracting the deadly disease themselves. Elaine Quijano reports on how Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, director of infection control at National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratory at Boston University, is preparing herself for the fight in Sierra Leone.
A special ambulance jet left Liberia carrying Nancy Writebol, the missionary worker fighting the deadly Ebola virus after trying to stop its spread in West Africa
A special ambulance jet left Liberia carrying Nancy Writebol, the missionary worker fighting the deadly Ebola virus after trying to stop its spread in West Africa. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
A man, who says he recently returned from West Africa, is waiting for test results after checking in to Mount Sinai Hospital Monday with a fever and stomach problems
A man, who says he recently returned from West Africa, is waiting for test results after checking in to Mount Sinai Hospital Monday with a fever and stomach problems. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
While there currently no known cure for the Ebola virus, a vaccine is in development and could go to trial soon
While there currently no known cure for the Ebola virus, a vaccine is in development and could go to trial soon. Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Instutites of Health joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss treatment of the disease in the U.S.
Emory University hospital has taken extreme measures to ensure the deadly Ebola virus is contained within the quarantine unit
Emory University hospital has taken extreme measures to ensure the deadly Ebola virus is contained within the quarantine unit. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook sits down with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to explain what happens inside the hospital.
Dr. Tom Frieden, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discusses the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the Americans who have been infected
Dr. Tom Frieden, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, discusses the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the Americans who have been infected.
CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and why the disease is unlikely to gain a foothold in the United States
CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and why the disease is unlikely to gain a foothold in the United States.
The death toll from the outbreak has now climbed well above 700
The first of two Americans infected in Africa with the Ebola virus arrived at a hospital in Atlanta Sunday, reports Vicente Arenas. Back in West Africa, the death toll from the outbreak has now climbed well above 700. Debora Patta reports from South Africa.
For the first time ever, a patient infected with the deadly Ebola virus has been brought into the United States for treatment
For the first time ever, a patient infected with the deadly Ebola virus has been brought into the United States for treatment. A private medical jet carrying Dr. Kent Brantly landed at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Georgia, where he was then transported to Emory University Hospital. Vicente Arenas reports.
Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday”
Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease specialist at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
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How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
A woman was in pain for decades. A chance meeting helped her learn why.
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Employer and worker health plan costs expected to jump in 2027
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Clancy trial highlights need to rethink postpartum care: "The duty is on the system"
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What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
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Apple tech showcase today expected to unveil foldable iPhone
The tech giant is expected to reveal its first foldable iPhone, as well as the iPhone 18 and upgrades to other devices.
Teen rescued alive, 2 found dead after fishing boat capsizes off Alaska
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Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
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Apple tech showcase today expected to unveil foldable iPhone
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Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol
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Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
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Bombardier caught in the crossfire of escalating U.S.-Canada feud
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12 key races that will determine who controls the Senate
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Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides
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Don Jr.'s VC firm rejects Rep. Raskin's accusations of "insider political influence"
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Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent
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A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
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How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
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A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
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NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
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What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
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Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
"Exceptionally well-preserved" tomb of ancient judge found in Egypt
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Oil hits $100 per barrel as U.S. and Iran launch new attacks
The price of crude oil hit a 15-week high after the U.S. said it blew up 5 more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
London police use tech to tackle masked phone snatchers
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U.S. envoy warns U.K. against new plan to sanction Israeli settlements
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Insider details on New York Fasion Week
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Busta Rhymes talks career and new album
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De Niro on 25 years of Tribeca Festival
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Stella Parton sits down with "CBS Mornings"
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Dolly Parton's sister shares why the country music star kept her cancer battle private
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Apple tech showcase today expected to unveil foldable iPhone
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Anthropic employee says AI could kill humans
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Ex-Anthropic researcher warns about AI
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Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
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NASA plans to launch new space telescope
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
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Breaking down Lindsay Clancy attorney's plans
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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on her future
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Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
Lindsay Clancy trial juror speaks out
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Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out
Jurors from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are speaking out after it was declared a mistrial last week. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
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NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
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Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on her future
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