U.S. blood supply running low
The American Red Cross is warning of a blood crisis as the national blood supply dips to a concerning four-year low. Dr. Courtney Lawrence, American Red Cross' divisional chief medical officer, explains more.
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IFRC official on aid efforts in Venezuela
Rescue efforts in Venezuela are underway after two powerful earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday night. Loyce Pace, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies regional director for the Americas, joins CBS News to discuss the state of aid.
Ebola kills 3 Red Cross workers in the Congo, organization says
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Red Cross responds to video of Hamas allegedly moving Israeli hostage remains
The Red Cross said its staff in Gaza "were not able to intervene directly on-site" as alleged Hamas members were seen burying and then uncovering the remains of a deceased hostage.
Bodies of Red Crescent medics found after Israeli soldiers fired at ambulances
At least 14 bodies have been recovered in southern Gaza, including the bodies of eight medics, a week after Israeli soldiers fired at ambulances.
American-Israeli freed by Hamas
As the ceasefire continues to hold, Hamas released three more hostages on Saturday, including American-Israeli Keith Siegel, who was held for 15 months. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.
How to help victims of Southern California wildfires
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
How the Red Cross is aiding fire victims
Sean Inoue, the executive director of the American Red Cross Western Los Angeles Chapter, joins CBS News with more on the resources available for thousands of California residents forced to evacuate their homes as fires rage in their communities.
How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
Red Cross response to Hurricane Milton
With widespread destruction and power outages affecting millions, the American Red Cross continues its relief efforts in Florida following Hurricane Milton. Red Cross national spokesperson Nicole Maul joins "CBS Mornings" live from Tallahassee to discuss the organization's response and recovery efforts.
Red Cross declares nationwide emergency over low blood supply
Blood donors are needed now more than ever as the Red Cross is facing an emergency shortage.
Red Cross declares blood supply emergency
The Red Cross says the blood supply is at such critically low levels, they are declaring a nationwide emergency, putting patients at risk of not getting lifesaving transfusions. Natalie Brand has a look at the impact blood donors can make.
U.N. chief: Gaza's health system "collapsing"
The head of the United Nations is sending a dire warning about the situation in Gaza. Patrick Hamilton, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross' delegation for the U.S. and Canada, joins CBS News to discuss what needs to be done to protect civilian lives.
Biden says American among hostages released
President Biden confirmed Wednesday afternoon that an American held hostage by Hamas was part of the group of 16 that crossed into Egypt. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Transcript: Robert Mardini of the Red Cross on "Face the Nation," Oct. 29, 2023
The following is a transcript of an interview with Robert Mardini, director-general of the International Committee of Red Cross, that aired on Oct. 29, 2023.
Libya flooding an "unprecedented humanitarian crisis" amid civil war
As residents and emergency workers continued sifting Wednesday through mangled debris to collect the bodies of victims, officials put the death toll in Derna alone at more than 5,100.
Libya hit by catastrophic flooding
Rescuers in eastern Libya have uncovered more than 1,000 victims after devastating floods from a powerful storm, an official said. The Red Cross says around 10,000 people are missing.
Red Cross supporting Idalia relief efforts
The Red Cross has deployed 500 disaster volunteers to provide assistance to those affected by Hurricane Idalia in Florida. American Red Cross spokesperson Grace Meinhofer joined CBS News to discuss the organization's efforts, which also include shelter supplies and about 100,000 ready-to-eat meals.
Red Cross mobilizing for Hawaiian wildfires
At least three dozen people are confirmed dead and thousands have been displaced by wildfires that have swept through Hawaii's island of Maui. Jonathan McNamara, national spokesperson for the American Red Cross, joined CBS News to discuss how his organization is assisting.
Red Cross dispatches aid to Florida
Ian has downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, but now days of clean up and aid distribution are ahead. Red Cross national spokesperson Sherri McKinney joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the effort.
Red Cross requests access to prison after Ukrainian POWs die
Both sides alleged the attack on the prison was premeditated and intended to silence the Ukrainian prisoners and to destroy evidence, including of possible atrocities.
Red Cross helping evacuate civilians in Ukraine
Humanitarian groups are desperately working around the clock to help people evacuate from war zones in Ukraine. Gherardo Pontrandolfi with the International Committee of the Red Cross recently visited areas like Irpin and Bucha. He joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
Growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine
Mirella Hodeib, spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross Spokesperson in Ukraine, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jim Axelrod to talk about what her organization is doing on the ground to help refugees displaced by the war with Russia.
Red Cross sees increase in blood donations
After the Red Cross declared a "national blood crisis," "CBS Evening News" viewers turned out to donate blood. But more help is still needed. Norah O'Donnell was among those who donated.
Red Cross sees uptick in blood donation after declaring crisis
The Red Cross said the outpouring of support is a step in the right direction, but it needs more donations to overcome the crisis.
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