Congo investigating mystery flu-like disease that's killed at least 71
Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
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Congo's health minister says the government is "on general alert" over an unidentified disease that's killed dozens of people, about half of whom were children.
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.
Authorities recently reported finding drug-resistant strains of the monkeypox virus.
Formerly known as monkeypox, more than 30,000 people in the US have contracted the disease since last summer's outbreak
Formerly known as monkeypox, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said more than 30,000 people in the US have contracted the disease since last summer's outbreak
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
Federal health leaders say the monkeypox virus is only one mutation away from evading a key anti-viral drug, the drug is used to treat at-risk patients.
Lawmakers are slamming the U.S. response to the outbreak.
The FDA said the monkeypox virus needs "only a single amino acid change" to evade the treatment.
Officials in Los Angeles County said autopsy results could be available in "as soon as a few days."
About 75% of jurisdictions in the US have shifted to using the intradermal method of administering monkeypox vaccine.
CBS4's Ted Scouten reports those who have received the Monkeypox vaccination and are reporting unpleasant side effects.
Some people who've received the Monkeypox vaccination are reporting unpleasant side effects.
In Broward, there are now 7 locations, along with 2 in Miami-Dade.
Mills Pond Park in Fort Lauderdale is the latest site to open for monkeypox vaccinations.
When it comes to safety protocols, one parent says he's not feeling very confident in the school district.
On Friday, folks lined up for monkeypox vaccination shots at Miami-Dade's two newly opened locations.
On Friday, folks lined up for monkeypox vaccination shots at Miami-Dade's two newly opened locations.
CBS4 cameras were on hand as a monkeypox vaccination site opened in Tropical Park.
Monkeypox cases continue to increase in South Florida but more and more virus misinformation is also on the rise.
Monkeypox cases continue to increase in South Florida but more and more virus misinformation is also on the rise.
As Florida surpasses 1,000 monkeypox cases, State Health Officials are putting second doses of the vaccine on hold so more first rounds of shots can be given.
Health officials said the second doses of the monkeypox vaccines will be delayed, so more first doses can be given.
Miami-Dade County mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced Tuesday that the county has received a limited supply of monkeypox vaccines.
Todd called for more informed health care providers and faster responses from government officials.
Dominique Domond is charged with second degree murder.
From a little boy in Coconut Grove to an astronaut who walked in space, Scott's life is a testament to hard work.
Elijah Clarke, 19, was taken into custody Tuesday by Houston police in the shooting of his girlfriend in Hialeah.
The proposal would amend a state law that currently allows officers to stop boaters for safety inspections.
Antonio Wilcox, 25, was booked into the Broward Main Jail on Tuesday.
Dominique Domond is charged with second degree murder.
From a little boy in Coconut Grove to an astronaut who walked in space, Scott's life is a testament to hard work.
Elijah Clarke, 19, was taken into custody Tuesday by Houston police in the shooting of his girlfriend in Hialeah.
The proposal would amend a state law that currently allows officers to stop boaters for safety inspections.
Antonio Wilcox, 25, was booked into the Broward Main Jail on Tuesday.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
While the Trump administration has highlighted transfers of dangerous criminals to Guantanamo Bay, it is also sending nonviolent, "low-risk" migrants.
A federal appeals court granted the Justice Department's request to drop the case against two of President Trump's co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago documents probe.
Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America in its app — but only for U.S. users.
President Trump also says he'll announce "reciprocal tariffs" on Tuesday or Wednesday.
The development came after Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, gained access to the CFPB and began a thorough review.
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Jim talks to Venezuelan-American activist and lawyer Maria Corina Vegas in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's decision to end temporary protective status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans.
It was a wild week in Tallahassee where state legislators not only rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal on immigration but instead passed its own bill. Jim devotes the entire half hour to a conversation with House Speaker Danny Perez.
Jim talks to the executive director of Americans for Immigration Justice about President Trump's executive orders on immigration and what AIJ and others are doing to fight them.
Jim talks to State Senator and Minority Leader Democrat Jason Pizzo, who represents voters in Miami-Dade County, about the special legislative session, requested by Governor Ron DeSantis and scheduled to begin this coming Monday.
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The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Knobs on ranges can be unintentionally activated, an issue that has proved a hazard with other brands, safety agency says.
Dr. Fabiola Ortega with Elite Smiles Pediatric Dentistry said after looking into the research, she doesn't have any concerns.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
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Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Captain America is landing at The Great American Race.
Taylor Swift was back at the Super Bowl to watch Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Jon Batiste, a Louisiana native, sang the national anthem at the 2025 Super Bowl.
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Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.