U.S. boosts passenger screening as Marburg and mpox viruses spread
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
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Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Officials grappling with spiraling mpox cases in Congo have moved forward the launch of a first vaccination campaign, but they say much more is needed.
Congo finally gets vaccines, but stopping the world's worst mpox outbreak will be a race against time, and there are plenty of hurdles.
The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the mpox outbreaks in Africa are a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Authorities recently reported finding drug-resistant strains of the monkeypox virus.
The CDC is expected to release new vaccine effectiveness data this week.
After weeks of few to no cases in the U.S., Chicago health officials warned of a "resurgence" in mpox.
Researchers have theorized that "network immunity" helped slow the global outbreak.
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
The new deaths come as the pace of new infections in the monkeypox outbreak has been largely slowing nationwide.
The Biden administration declared a public health emergency to help ramp up the federal response to monkeypox.
Early data, based on people who were eligible for the shots, found the unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to catch monkeypox.
Sharply rising cases of some sexually transmitted diseases are prompting U.S. health officials to call for new prevention and treatment efforts.
The FDA said the monkeypox virus needs "only a single amino acid change" to evade the treatment.
"Africa is still not benefiting from either monkeypox vaccines or the antiviral treatments," says one expert, lamenting the latest risky case of medical inequity.
Officials in Los Angeles County said autopsy results could be available in "as soon as a few days."
Health authorities are still investigating the case to determine what role monkeypox may have played in the patient's death.
The looming milestone comes as health officials say they have "cautious optimism" that cases may be slowing in the outbreak.
The CDC counts only 17 monkeypox cases in children under 16 years old so far.
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
Bavarian Nordic is considering outsourcing production of its FDA-approved vaccine for the virus.
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Every state but one has reported at least one infection in the outbreak, which now ranks as the largest in the world.
Washington, D.C., police are investigating a possible hate crime after two men said they were attacked by suspects who hurled homophobic slurs at them and referenced monkeypox.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook talks with David Oshinsky, author of "Polio: An American Story," and with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman, who contracted polio as a child, about how parents opting out of vaccinations for their children could affect polio rates here.
A growing, aging population and an acute caregiver shortage are pushing adult care centers to think outside the box. Itay Hod introduces a new, high-tech helper.
Travis Corbitt's struggles to breathe led to his retirement and reliance on an oxygen tank.
Critics have questioned why the federal government should underwrite coverage costs for people with ACA health plans — but almost all health insurance in the U.S. comes with some federal help.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of Syrian immigrants living in the U.S.
A mayor and a federal lawmaker called for an investigation into the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a nearly blind blind refugee who went missing after being released by Border Patrol.
Michael Ortega Casanova is one of four people who were killed after people aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuba's border patrol.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company Anthropic an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.
The prediction market said it suspended Artem Kaptur, an employee of the popular YouTuber MrBeast, for insider trading.
The president reiterated a plan to ban big investors from buying single-family homes, but some experts say bigger remedies are needed.
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of Syrian immigrants living in the U.S.
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.
Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to meet with the House Oversight Committee on Thursday in New York.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
After decades of American children routinely receiving polio vaccines, the virus that had doomed many to paralysis was nearly eliminated in the United States. But vaccine avoidance today may allow the crippling disease to return.
The founder of a Kenyan recruitment agency stands accused of deceiving and then trafficking young Kenyans to fight in Russia's war on Ukraine.
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials meet to talk peace, Russia launches drones and missiles and makes it clear there's no rush in Moscow for a ceasefire.
Michael Ortega Casanova is one of four people who were killed after people aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuba's border patrol.
Naval personnel also seized "thousands of liters and kilos of chemical precursors," the Secretariat of the Navy said Wednesday.
Trump says he won't let Iran to build a nuclear weapon, and Iran says it doesn't intend to, but as talks resume, experts see war as more likely than a deal.
Actor and comedian Deon Cole is back to host the NAACP Image Awards. Cole joins CBS News with more on what to expect.
"Survivor" returns Wednesday for its 50th season, featuring fan-favorite contestants over the past 25 years. "CBS Mornings" has a preview of the historic season.
Actor and comedian Martin Short has postponed upcoming dates of his comedy tour with longtime friend Steve Martin as he grieves the sudden death of his 42-year-old daughter, Katherine. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced 17 nominees for its class of 2026, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Iron Maiden and Luther Vandross. The new members will be revealed in April.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
More details are emerging about an apparent deal for OpenAI to obtain $100 billion. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more on the latest artificial intelligence power play.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
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.
When a deadly avalanche struck outside Lake Tahoe, California, an iPhone feature allowed the surviving skiers to get the help they needed. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to explain.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the AI company Anthropic an ultimatum about the military's use of its technology, known as Claude.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
The founder of a Kenyan recruitment agency stands accused of deceiving and then trafficking young Kenyans to fight in Russia's war on Ukraine.
Members of the House Oversight Committee will depose former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on what she knew about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This comes as more world leaders face mounting scrutiny over new details revealed in the Epstein files. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
At least 10 FBI employees who investigated President Trump's handling of classified information at Mar-a-Lago have been fired, sources tell CBS News. Errol Barnett reports.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton are set to be deposed in connection with the Epstein files, as tech giant Bill Gates and President Trump face renewed scrutiny over their apparent links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
The FBI served search warrants at the home of Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, but the purpose of the search remains unknown. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke said he was the crew member whose medical issue required a group of space station fliers to return to Earth earlier than planned last month.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
The space agency said Sunday it's targeting Tuesday for the slow, four-mile trek across Kennedy Space Center, weather permitting.
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.
Iran and the U.S. are still attempting to reach a diplomatic agreement on Tehran's nuclear program, but threats of potential military action linger. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Members of the House Oversight Committee will depose former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on what she knew about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This comes as more world leaders face mounting scrutiny over new details revealed in the Epstein files. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
There are safety concerns for some popular spring break destinations amid unrest that erupted in Mexico this week and rising measles cases in parts of the U.S. Cristian Benavides reports.
At least 10 FBI employees who investigated President Trump's handling of classified information at Mar-a-Lago have been fired, sources tell CBS News. Errol Barnett reports.
The American Heart Association warns that nearly 60% of women could develop some type of cardiovascular disease by 2050, which is an increase from the 44% of women who are currently living with it. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses risk factors and prevention tips.