CDC investigating E. coli outbreak now in 7 states
A particularly nasty strain of E. coli has sickened at least 17 people so far
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"Nightmare bacteria" a growing threat in the U.S.
New CDC report uncovered more than 220 instances of unusual resistance in germs that are now "virtually untreatable with modern medicine"
CDC director pledges to bring opioid epidemic "to its knees"
New director of the top public health agency also said he believes the AIDS epidemic could be ended in three to seven years in the U.S.
Controversy trails AIDS researcher named as CDC director
Redfield was named to head the federal government's top public health agency, but the decision is not without controversy
Americans binge 17 billion drinks a year, CDC says
New report has some striking findings on who's most likely to binge on alcohol
Mysterious cluster of lung-related deaths in dentists investigated
The cause of the disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), is not known but researchers suspect work-related hazards may play a role
CDC disputes information released about missing worker
CDC worker Timothy Cunningham mysteriously disappeared a month ago after leaving work early
Reward rises in CDC worker's mysterious disappearance
Crime Stoppers said the money is for information "that points to criminal activity in the disappearance"
Police reveal what upset CDC worker before he disappeared
Timothy Cunningham reported to work Feb. 12 but told colleagues he didn't feel well, left early
What missing CDC scientist told his neighbor the day he disappeared
CDC epidemiologist Timothy Cunningham disappeared more than two weeks ago after he left work early, saying he felt sick
Police offer reward in case of missing CDC employee
Timothy Cunningham's parents found his wallet, his car and pet dog still at his home after not hearing from him for two days
Search for CDC missing employee enters second week
Timothy Cunningham's family found his car, keys, credit cards, wallet, phone at his Atlanta home
Nasty flu season showing signs of winding down
The CDC is cautious about saying flu season has peaked, but called a decline in doctor visits encouraging
FDA raises death count from kratom, a natural opioid
It now attributes 44 U.S. fatalities to the herb, and it launched a major recall of dietary supplements containing it
Flu season shows signs of leveling off
The number of states reporting heavy flu patient traffic is holding steady at 43
Flu vaccine is one of the least effective in years
The CDC says this year's flu vaccine seems to be more effective for children than adults
Could we have been better prepared for this flu season?
Former CDC director Tom Frieden says the "only thing predictable about flu is it's unpredictable"
Asthma attacks on the decline in U.S. kids
Fewer children are having to deal with asthma attacks in recent years, but more work is still needed, federal health officials say
CDC reports more flu deaths, record hospitalizations
"Hospitalizations are now the highest we've seen," said CDC Acting Director Dr. Anne Schuchat
CDC director resigns after report about tobacco stock trading
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief Brenda Fitzgerald resigns due to investment issues, government says
Schools in 12 states close to fight flu outbreak
"This year is really unprecedented. I probably saw about 30 kids here on Monday and sent 10 home before noon," one nurse says
CDC: Flu activity reaching highest level in nearly a decade
Number of people reporting flu-like illness is highest since swine flu pandemic nearly 10 years ago
Why the flu is taking a heavy toll on baby boomers
The flu is putting Americans in the hospital at the highest rate in nearly a decade
More birth defects in U.S. areas where Zika spread
New government report finds a spike in potential Zika-linked birth defects in the last half of 2016 compared with births in the first half of that year
As flu season gets worse, the costs are climbing
Employers' bill for lost work alone could be near $10 billion, plus health care expenses for stricken workers
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Senate GOP eyes key Friday vote in different approach to end shutdown
Senate Republicans are planning a different approach to try and end the government shutdown on Friday. Follow live updates here.
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Airlines scramble to comply with FAA order cutting thousands of flights
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights starting Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
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ICE's detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
ICE's detainee population is at the highest level on record as President Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigration — and just over half did not have criminal charges or convictions, according to data obtained by CBS News.
Tesla shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
The vote comes after a top shareholder, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, said it would vote against the pay package.
Justices let Trump enforce new passport policy removing "X" gender marker
The Supreme Court agreed to freeze a lower court order that stopped the State Department from enforcing a new passport policy put into place by President Trump earlier this year.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dead at age 24
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Judge issues preliminary injunction against federal agents over use of force
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against federal immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, telling lawyers for the Trump administration she found their evidence "simply not credible."
Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in D.C. found not guilty
A man who was charged with throwing a sandwich at a federal agent was found not guilty of one count of misdemeanor assault by a jury in Washington, D.C.