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Rwanda’s Doctors and Nurses Hit Hard by Deadly Marburg Virus
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Nurse died searching for man stranded in Hurricane Helene floodwaters
As floodwaters surged into Tennessee's Nolichucky River, Boone McCrary headed out on his fishing boat to rescue a man from his collapsing home.25 minutes ago -
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Rwanda will deploy Marburg vaccine under trial as death toll rises to 12
Rwandan health authorities will begin a vaccine study against the Marburg hemorrhagic fever as the East African country tries to stop the spread of an outbreak that has killed 12 people2 hours ago -
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Original Doctor Who star ponders 'emotional' return
Carole Ann Ford is the last surviving original cast member of the first Doctor Who series.3 hours ago -
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Four taken to hospital after taxi hits pedestrians
The collision involving a black cab happened shortly before 14:00 on Union Street in the city centre.4 hours ago -
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A Tennessee nurse and his dog died trying to save a man from floods driven by Hurricane Helene
As hurricane-fueled floodwaters surged into Tennessee's Nolichucky River, Boone McCrary, his girlfriend and chocolate lab Moss headed out on his fishing boat to rescue a man from his collapsing home9 hours ago -
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‘I had to evacuate five times’: a year in the life of a Gaza doctor battling to help victims
Moving from hospital to hospital as conflict spreads, medic describes fear of constant attack while treating children who have lost limbs. The confines of Gaza’s Nasser hospital are unrecognisable ...10 hours ago -
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Health workers in Lebanon describe deadly Israeli attacks on colleagues and fear more
A hospital director in southern Lebanon says Israel’s military struck outside its gates without warning on Friday, killing seven paramedics and forcing the facility to close15 hours ago - Israel -
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Former Capitol Police officer recounts Jan. 6: 'It's hard to relive'
Former Capitol Hill Police Officer Winston Pingeon recalled the events of Jan. 6, 2021, when rioters breached the Capitol in an apparent attempt to stop Congress’s certification of the Electoral ...16 hours ago -
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Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf of Mexico, forecast to hit Florida as hurricane
A new storm is forecast to strengthen to Hurricane Milton before making landfall in Florida this week.16 hours ago - Florida -
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What to Know About the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
In Rwanda, 11 deaths have been reported from this rare but deadly disease. Two people tested negative in Germany this week.21 hours ago -
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Arrest after car hits people outside nightclub
Police say a 22-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.Yesterday -
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Parkrun: The local jog that became a worldwide hit
From its humble beginnings as a local event, the story of how Parkrun became a global phenomenon.Yesterday -
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Some children tied to NY nurse's fake vaccine scheme are barred from school
A suburban New York school district has barred patients of a former nurse practitioner who pleaded guilty to running a fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination card schemeYesterday -
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Girl admits cutting off tanker that spilled deadly chemical: "My bad"
"Oh, my goodness. Yep, totally my bad. Wow. Holy (expletive)," the girl said while watching the video from the ill-fated truck during a police interview.Yesterday -
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A deadly hurricane is the latest disruption for young athletes who already have endured a pandemic
The destruction from Hurricane Helene has disrupted the high school landscape throughout southern AppalachiaYesterday -
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What is Marburg virus? Outbreak of Ebola-like disease detected in yet another country
Health officials in Rwanda are dealing with the country’s first outbreak of the Marburg virus, an Ebola-like disease which, if left untreated, has a fatality rate of up to 88%.Yesterday -
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Israel hits Beirut in wave of airstrikes across Lebanon
Israel carried out a wave of air-strikes across Lebanon Thursday night with explosions rocking Beirut's southern suburbs, including one close to the international airport as the IDF continues its ...2 days ago - Israel -
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Congolese authorities launch investigations into deadly boat accidents
Congolese authorities have launched investigations into two recent deadly boat accidents, including the capsizing of an overcrowded boat on Lake Kivu on Thursday which killed at least 78 people2 days ago -
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Wastewater Offers an Early Alarm System for Another Deadly Virus
A surveillance system proven during Covid-19 is now being used to track outbreaks of RSV.2 days ago -
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Delivering safe care a 'challenge' in A&Es, doctor warns
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine warns the government's winter planning is not doing enough.2 days ago -
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Making an RSV Vaccine Was Hard. Getting People to Take It Is Even Harder
New vaccines could help stem the spread of respiratory syncytial virus, but there are already huge inequities in access and uptake.2 days ago -
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Barack Obama to hit campaign trail for Harris
Former President Barack Obama's first Harris campaign event will take place Oct. 10 in the Pittsburgh area.2 days ago -
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Asheville's vibrant arts scene powered its economy — now much of it lies in ruins
“My entire portfolio is in the river somewhere,” one artist said after floodwaters from Hurricane Helene destroyed over a dozen local studios in the city's River Arts District.2 days ago -
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More Former Blackhawks Hit The Waiver Wire
Two more former Chicago Blackhawks hit the waiver wire on October 3rd.2 days ago -
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Reeves raises hopes of investment surge as she attacks Tory plans
UK chancellor vows to avoid Jeremy Hunt’s ‘mistakes’ and stokes optimism that spending could surpass manifesto2 days ago -
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Rwanda's Marburg fever deaths rise to 11 as its source is being investigated
Health authorities say Marburg hemorrhagic fever has killed 11 people in Rwanda2 days ago -
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Rwanda's Marburg fever deaths rise to 11 as its source is being investigated
Health authorities say Marburg hemorrhagic fever has killed 11 people in Rwanda2 days ago -
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Jury deliberating in Tyre Nichols deadly beating case
Tyre Nichols' family prayed before entering the trial of three Louisville Police Department officers who were charged for their actions on the night of Nichols' death. The jury is currently ...2 days ago -
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Workers criticize safety response after deadly flooding at Tennessee factory
Employees at Impact Plastics in Tennessee recount terrifying moments as floodwaters overtook their workplace during Hurricane Helene. Two workers have been confirmed dead, four remain missing, and ...3 days ago -
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What led to doctor's arrest in his beauty queen girlfriend's fatal overdose?
Maryland Dr. James Ryan faced an unusual charge — depraved heart murder — following the fatal overdose of his beauty queen girlfriend Sarah Harris in 2022. CBS News national correspondent Nikki ...3 days ago -
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Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death pleads guilty
Dr. Mark Chavez, one of the doctors charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry's death, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to illegally obtaining the powerful anesthetic ketamine that was administered ...3 days ago -
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Helene’s health risks include contaminated water and mold: Doctors
Floodwater with sewage or other harmful contaminants in it can lead to infectious diseases, according to an epidemiologist.3 days ago -
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Deadly Israeli airstrikes on Beirut leave at least six dead, Lebanese officials say
Israel bombed targets in Beirut in the early hours of Thursday including the Bachoura neighborhood, which is in the heart of the city and just walking distance of the Lebanese prime minister’s ...3 days ago - Israel -
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Map: Less than 1% of residences covered by flood insurance in hard-hit North Carolina
The counties hardest hit by Hurricane Helene were also those with the lowest levels of flood insurance protection.3 days ago -
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Maui officials reveal the cause of deadly Lahaina wildfire
A report from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives found that broken power lines caused the deadly August 2023 wildfire in Maui.3 days ago -
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Hurricanes like Helene are deadly when they strike and keep killing for years to come
A new study says hurricanes in the United States are hundreds of times deadlier in the long run than the government calculates3 days ago
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