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FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone

The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.

  • Jun 5
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Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base

U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.

  • May 29
πŸ‘ DR CONGO-GOMA-EBOLA 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."

  • May 20
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Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda declared global health emergency

At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.

  • May 18
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Controversial FDA official leaving drug center post in latest departure at agency

Dr. Tracy Beth HΓΈeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.

  • May 16
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New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak

A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.

  • May 13
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Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive

An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.

  • May 12
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WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation

More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.

  • May 9
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Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience

In 2002, ZermeΓ±o found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.

  • May 8
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3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife

Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.

  • May 7
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Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump

The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.

  • May 6
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Feels-like temperatures soar above triple-digits leading to heat advisories across the region today

Heat advisories remain in effect across areas of Broward and Miami-Dade counties as feels-like temperatures soar well above the triple-digits leading to fears of heat-related illness.

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George Pino trial updates: Full coverage of the fatal boat crash case

George Pino is facing manslaughter​ and vessel homicide​ charges after the boat crash​ near Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in 2022.

  • 2H ago
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Victims ID'd in B-52 bomber crash that killed 8 at Edwards Air Force Base

As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.

  • updated 42M ago
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Survivors of violence could see debt erased as N.Y. law goes into effect

A new law in New York makes it the eighth state to provide a path for coerced debt relief for survivors of domestic violence.

  • 2H ago
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Jury reconsiders death for man who left girl to die amid alligators

In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.

  • Jan 21
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Gators football coach Billy Napier will return for fourth season

Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.

  • Nov 7, 2024
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Man sues Jacksonville officers who severely beat him after foot chase

A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.

  • Oct 31, 2024
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Deputy arrested for manslaughter after saying he accidentally shot girlfriend

The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.

  • Sep 23, 2024
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Detainees moved out of "Alligator Alcatraz" over hurricane concerns, ICE says

ICE has moved detainees out of a controversial soft-sided detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz," a spokesperson said, citing safety concerns around hurricane season.

  • 14H ago
πŸ‘ FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand

Iran World Cup team booted from U.S. right after first match, coach says

Iran's World Cup team coach says it was ordered to leave the U.S. and return to its training base in Mexico only a few hours after opening its politically charged tournament with a draw.

  • 18H ago
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Florida leaders oppose Kanye West concerts over antisemitic comments

A bipartisan group of Florida officials and Jewish community leaders is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming Tampa concerts.

  • Jun 15
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Annette Taddeo cites insurance oversight in Florida CFO bid

Democratic CFO candidate Annette Taddeo says she is running to strengthen oversight of Florida's insurance industry and better protect homeowners.

  • Jun 14
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Oliver Gilbert touts record in race to replace Frederica Wilson

Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert says his record of delivering results sets him apart in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Frederica Wilson.

  • Jun 14
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House speaker denies ambassadorship was reward for redistricting

Florida House Speaker Danny Perez denied claims his nomination as U.S. ambassador to Brazil was tied to Florida's recent redistricting effort.

  • Jun 7
πŸ‘ Rep. Jared Moskowitz

Rep. Moskowitz says anti-semitic attacks inspired him to run again

Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.

  • May 31
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πŸ‘ Package of abortion pills

FDA moves ahead with safety study of abortion pill mifepristone

The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.

  • Jun 5
πŸ‘ DRCONGO-HEALTH-EBOLA

Kenyan court blocks opening of U.S. Ebola quarantine center on air base

U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.

  • May 29
πŸ‘ DR CONGO-GOMA-EBOLA 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."

  • May 20
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Fraud cases for elderly Floridians on the rise especially digitally, AARP warns

AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.

  • Apr 23
πŸ‘ McDonald's Brings Back The McRib Sandwich

Lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deception on grounds that McRib has no rib meat

A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.

  • Jan 4
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Progressive to refund $1 billion to Florida policyholders, DeSantis says

Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

  • Oct 24, 2025
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash

Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident β€” and they likely won't be the last.

  • Feb 21, 2025
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πŸ‘ 2026 World Cup - Argentina - Algeria

Messi ties men's World Cup goals record with first World Cup hat trick

Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.

  • 7H ago
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Florida leaders oppose Kanye West concerts over antisemitic comments

A bipartisan group of Florida officials and Jewish community leaders is urging the Tampa Sports Authority to cancel Kanye West's upcoming Tampa concerts.

  • Jun 15
πŸ‘ The 79th Annual Tony Awards - Show

Tony Awards honor "Schmigadoon!" and more. See the full winners list.

"Schmigadoon!" β€” which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 β€” won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.

  • Jun 8
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