What we don't know about the coronavirus
After more than 500 deaths, there are still many unknowns.
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Coronavirus spreads to Wisconsin, raising number of U.S. cases to 12
Hundreds more Americans evacuated from the city at the center of the outbreak in China have arrived in California and will be under quarantine for two weeks.
Hundreds more Americans evacuated from virus epicenter in China
Beijing will let an international team of experts, including Americans, into the country to help fight the virus that has now infected more than 24,000 people.
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China admits "shortcomings" as deadly virus spreads
There have now been 2 deaths outside of mainland China, and Beijing has agreed to let an international team of experts into the country to help fight the virus.
Trump creates task force to lead U.S. coronavirus response
The 12-member task force, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, is leading the Trump administration's efforts to monitor and mitigate the spread of the virus.
Americans "jovial" to leave Wuhan amid coronavirus scare
The passengers are staying at an air reserve base near Los Angeles voluntarily for up to 14 days to be checked out.
First U.S. coronavirus patient had at least 16 close contacts
The officials stressed that the risk to the public remains low.
CDC confirms first U.S. case of coronavirus
A man in Washington state is sick from the virus after returning from a trip to China.
China confirms virus outbreak has now killed 6 people
There have been more than 300 confirmed cases of the flu-like coronavirus, which can be transmitted person-to-person.
CDC screening airport passengers for mysterious new virus
The rare pneumonia-like virus has caused at least two deaths, and has spread from China to other countries in Asia.
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak is over, health officials say
The contaminated romaine lettuce, which was harvested Salinas, California, sickened 167 people in 27 states.
Flu season may be bad due to economic reason: Full employment
An economist says every 1-percentage point improvement in the country's employment rate boosts flu cases by 16%.
Flu season prompts hospitals to take extra precautions
One hospital in Indianapolis created flu checkpoints to keep young patients safe.
Deadly listeria outbreak tied to hard-boiled eggs
Seven people in five states infected after eating contaminated food, with one person dying and four hospitalized.
Pet store puppies linked to outbreak of infections in humans, CDC says
Thirty people have been infected across 13 states this year.
Bill introduced to combat rising suicides among black youth
The Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act of 2019 proposes over a billion dollars be used to address the suicide death rate among black youth, which is increasing faster than among any other racial and ethnic group.
Babies born addicted to opioids cost U.S. millions
Babies exposed to opioids in the womb face serious – and costly – consequences.
Flu season has come early this year
It is not too late to get vaccinated.
U.S. warns: Don't eat romaine lettuce from Salinas, California
Food poisonings in 16 states have led investigators to farms in Salinas as possible source of E. coli contamination
CDC report identifies new potentially deadly superbugs
One antibiotic resistant superbug wasn't even on the CDC's radar five years ago, but has since spread around the globe
Tips to senior-proof your home to prevent falls
One out of four seniors 65 or over will be injured by a fall each year, which can greatly affect quality of life and independence
"Strong culprit" identified in vaping illnesses
Vitamin E acetate was found in fluid taken from the lungs of 29 patients across the country
Vaping-related illnesses in U.S. rise to 1,888
The CDC said 1,888 confirmed and probable cases have been reported in 49 states
Whistleblower says CDC nixed phrase "climate change" after Trump elected
Dr. George Luber, who was head of CDC's climate and health program, tells CBS News the agency walked away from climate change research over fears of antagonizing the White House
4 dead from Legionnaires' outbreak linked to hot tubs
Officials say those who were diagnosed with the disease may have walked by the hot tub displays at the the NC Mountain State Fair
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect faces formal charges, first court hearing
Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, is facing formal charges and making his first appearance in court. Follow live updates.
FBI's Patel faces questions on Kirk probe, Epstein files at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he fielded questions over his leadership of the bureau.
Robert Redford, charismatic star and Oscar-winning director, dies at age 89
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Trump unlikely to escape Epstein scandal on historic state visit to U.K.
The ongoing fallout over Epstein is likely to follow Trump on his formal state visit to the U.K., which just lost its ambassador in D.C. to the scandal.
Luigi Mangione's state terrorism charges dismissed, judge rules
Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court where his state terrorism charges were thrown out.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits Chicago area amid ICE operations
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the Chicago area amid increased ICE operations the Trump administration dubbed "Operation Midway Blitz."
U.N. commission concludes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Experts commissioned by the U.N. Human Rights Council say Israeli forces are "continuing to commit" genocide in Gaza. Israel calls the report Hamas lies.
U.S. lifts travel restrictions on Hungarian citizens
The Biden administration in 2021 imposed restrictions on Hungarian passport holders born outside of Hungary.
Smoke-dried remains found in Asia may be world's oldest mummies
Some ancient societies in Asia appear to have smoke-dried their dead, effectively mummifying them thousands of years earlier than their Egyptian counterparts, new research has found.