New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
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Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo: "We are missing cases"
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
In Congo, doctors face Ebola with little protection: "We live with fear"
Travel bans and conflict have disrupted supply chains in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving health workers without Ebola tests and protective gear needed to contain the outbreak.
WHO chief: Americans should not worry about Ebola
Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, said when asked about the risk of Ebola, "I don't think Americans should really worry about this." CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Medical experts react to Ebola response
CBS News' Ramy Inocencio spoke to Tedros Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organization, about the response to a deadly Ebola outbreak in Africa, expressing concern about the current measures.
5 Ebola patients in Africa recover, W.H.O. says
Confirmed Ebola cases continue to rise in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but the World Health Organization confirms five infected patients have recovered. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, an infectious disease specialist who spent time in Guinea as an Ebola aid worker during the West African epidemic, joins to discuss.
1 of 2 possible Ebola patients in Brazil tests negative amid Congo outbreak
The WHO said these five cases exemplify that recovery from the illness is possible, even without approved treatments or vaccines.
WHO chief visits Congo as Ebola cases spread faster than response
The health organization said latest official figures showed 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths.
WHO chief lands in Congo amid Ebola outbreak
World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Congo as health officials continue to battle a severe Ebola outbreak and misinformation.
What's different about this Ebola outbreak?
The World Health Organization said there are approximately 906 suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and they are investigating 223 suspected deaths. Dr. Tom Frieden, president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins CBS News to discuss.
3 Ebola treatment centers in Congo attacked
In the last few days, three Ebola treatment centers in the Congo have been attacked. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, an infectious disease specialist who spent time in Guinea as an aid worker during the West African Ebola epidemic, joins with the latest on the outbreak.
Ebola death toll climbs in Congo as new infections confirmed in Uganda
The WHO chief says there have been 220 suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak as Ugandan health authorities report two new Ebola infections.
Ebola "spreading rapidly" in Congo with national risk "very high"
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
U.S. imposes new travel restrictions over Ebola
The U.S. is now refusing entry to any passenger without an American passport who has been to the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the past three weeks. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, an infectious disease specialist who treated patients during the West African Ebola epidemic, joins to discuss the latest on the outbreak.
WHO says Ebola risks high for region, but not a "pandemic emergency"
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine or treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
Concern over deadly Ebola outbreak
An American doctor tested positive for Ebola on Sunday while working in the Democratic Republic of Congo. On Tuesday, the World Health Organization will hold an emergency meeting as the outbreak grows and more than 130 people have died. Holly Williams reports.
Emergency meeting set on Ebola outbreak
An Ebola virus outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed dozens of lives, according to officials, as concerns grow about the strain spreading. Admire Nyathi, a coordinator for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, joins CBS News with more.
U.S. doctor in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American doctor working in the Congo amid an Ebola outbreak has tested positive for the virus. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
WHO: Ebola outbreak a global health emergency
Outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in two African countries have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
WHO chief says "work not over" after evacuation of hantavirus-stricken ship
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctor commends U.S. hantavirus response
A flight carrying 18 Americans who were aboard the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship landed in the U.S. on Monday. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, infectious disease specialist at the University of California, San Francisco, joins CBS News to discuss.
Comparing hantavirus and COVID-19
The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak will dock in the Canary Islands, off the coast of Spain, at some point on Sunday. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins "The Takeout" to help separate fact from fear.
World monitors deadly hantavirus outbreak
Experts are warning against panic as more details emerge about a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News with more.
Countries react to hantavirus cruise ship
Global health officials are monitoring passengers from a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
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U.S.-Iran talks pause for ayatollah's funeral after claims of progress
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
Security guard rescued from rubble 8 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Hernan Gil was brought out on a stretcher as elated rescuers cheered and hugged each other. He was loaded into a waiting ambulance and driven away.
Maps show this July 4th could be hottest ever in parts of U.S.
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
6 bishops from ultra-conservative Catholic society SSPX excommunicated
The Vatican says bishops from the ultra-conservative Catholic SSPX society were automatically excommunicated after ignoring Pope Leo's plea for unity.
Investigation
What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Huge Russian strike on Ukraine's capital kills at least 17, officials say
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 17 people and prompting President Zelenskyy to call for sped-up weapons support from his partners.
Celeb planners on how MSG could become Taylor Swift's perfect wedding venue
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
One NYC neighborhood has dozens of adult daycares. Now the feds have questions.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
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America 500? What the U.S. will look like in another 250 years
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
Remains of WWII pilot killed during spy mission identified after 82 years
U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Franklin H. McKinney disappeared after leaving China for a spy mission over Thailand in November 1944.
Celeb planners on how MSG could become Taylor Swift's perfect wedding venue
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Dads of Camp Mystic victims push for safety laws 1 year after floods
The fathers of a camper and a counselor who died last July Fourth after flash floods swept through Camp Mystic in Texas reflect on the tragedy a year later.
Investigation
What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
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Employers added 57,000 jobs in June, far below forecasts
June's payroll gains were much lower than the 100,000 new hires that economists had predicted.
Trump Accounts launch July 4. Here's how they work.
People can begin depositing money in the new tax-deferred investment accounts on Saturday, with eligible children receiving a $1,000 government contribution.
Couples are spending thousands more on weddings. Here's why.
Tariffs, inflation and changing consumer habits are reshaping how much Americans spend to tie the knot.
What is the "buy, borrow, die" tax strategy Gavin Newsom wants to ban?
As a proposed billionaire tax in California moves forward, Gov. Newsom says other approaches are needed, including closing a tax loophole used by the ultra-rich.
U.S. says it won't extend key trade deal with Canada and Mexico
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
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Shark attack alerts for cellphones authorized by new federal law
President Trump has signed "Lulu's Law," which requires the FCC to allow emergency alert messages for shark attacks. It was inspired by shark attack survivor Lulu Gribbin.
U.S. designates "Chone Killers" gang a terrorist organization
The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
EMS was called to Mitch McConnell's home for "unconscious" patient last month
On the same morning Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, EMS personnel went to his home to respond to an unconscious person who appeared to experience "cardiac arrest," according to a dispatch call.
NCAA chief: No plan to change rules on transgender athletes after SCOTUS ruling
NCAA President Charlie Baker told CBS News he doesn't think the group will need to change its rules on transgender athletes in light of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban their participation.
About 2,000 U.S. troops supporting relief efforts after Venezuela earthquakes
Almost 60,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes last week, according to a NASA satellite assessment.
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Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
Investigation
What a Brooklyn bodega reveals about the craze for an experimental weight-loss drug
It isn't approved by the FDA, but we found an experimental weight-loss drug called retatrutide for sale at a local convenience store.
Actor Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Medicare to help pay for some GLP-1 drugs
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
New disease threats follow Trump administration's health program cuts
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
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Man who sold land for Kushner-backed Albania resort facing criminal probe
A man who sold land for a controversial, Jared Kushner-backed luxury development in Albania is suspected of money laundering and drug trafficking.
Security guard rescued from rubble 8 days after Venezuela earthquakes
Hernan Gil was brought out on a stretcher as elated rescuers cheered and hugged each other. He was loaded into a waiting ambulance and driven away.
Catholic Church excommunicates 6 bishops from ultra-conservative society
The Vatican says bishops from the ultra-conservative Catholic SSPX society were automatically excommunicated after ignoring Pope Leo's plea for unity.
"Once-in-a-generation" expedition launched to survey 2 legendary shipwrecks
Researchers will travel to the bottom of the North Atlantic to survey two legendary shipwrecks, once tied to a pair of iconic 19th-century polar explorers.
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U.S.-Iran talks pause for ayatollah's funeral after claims of progress
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. will pause for a week for the funeral of Iran's slain supreme leader, but Trump, and mediators, say there's been progress.
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Celeb planners on how MSG could become Taylor Swift's perfect wedding venue
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Details on Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding
Fans around the world are preparing for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Here's what to know before what some are calling the wedding of the century. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
CBS News journalists on Swift-Kelce wedding
Rumors are swirling about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tying the knot at Madison Square Garden. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Gabrielle Ake, self-described Swifties, join "The Takeout" with the latest.
What we know about rumored Swift-Kelce wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding festivities are expected to begin Thursday, sources said. Crews have been spotted at Madison Square Garden in New York City unloading equipment ahead of the July Fourth weekend. Here's what we know so far.
Swift-Kelce wedding events taking shape
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding events are set to begin in New York City, sources say. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Consumers need protection from AI agents, lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
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NASA strives to save doomed telescope
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Fossil found in drawer turns out to be first dinosaur bone from Antarctica
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
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FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
The FBI said in a statement Wednesday that some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have been "deemed to be extortion attempts without legitimacy," and other "demands may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
NYC building climbers engaged, under arrest
Two people in black masks scaled the Empire State Building, scrambling the New York City Police Department. They call themselves "roof-toppers," or stunt climbers, and they unfurled a banner about world peace before one of them got out a ring and proposed. By the time they got down, they were engaged and under arrest. Tom Hanson reports.
More than 1,000 cases under review after Broadview Six misconduct revelations
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
Potential charges for Empire State Building climbers
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building Wednesday and unfurled a banner before seemingly getting engaged. CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison has more on what repercussions the couple could face.
Couple climbs Empire State Building: Details
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday, unfurling a banner and appearing to get engaged. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Shanelle Kaul have more.
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NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
U.S. beats Bosnia and Herzegovina
The U.S. beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in their first World Cup knockout round win since 2002 and will move on to play Belgium. But they'll be without star Folarin Balogun, who got a red card early in the second half of the match. Nicole Valdes reports.
Tips to save on your 4th of July barbecue
Stew Leonard Jr., CEO of Stew Leonard's, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to talk grocery prices and swim safety ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend.
June jobs report falls short of expectations
More than 57,000 jobs were added in June, according to new data, falling short of projected numbers. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.
Zelenskyy asks allies for "pressure on Putin"
Aidan Stretch spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv. "Ukrainians will win this war," Zelenskyy emphasized, renewing his pleas for support from allies including the U.S.