Maine Judge Rejects State's Bid To Restrict Nurse's Movements
The request by state officials would have compelled Kaci Hickox, who shows no symptoms of Ebola, to isolate herself until Nov. 10.
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Alleged Cop-Killer Arraigned After Arrest Ends Extensive Manhunt
Eric Frein, who investigators say fatally shot a police officer and wounded another, was arrested on Thursday after eluding authorities for 48 days.
Ebola Researchers Banned From Medical Meeting In New Orleans
One of the top scientific conferences on tropical diseases will take place without the people who have the most recent and direct experience with Ebola in West Africa.
Lava Flow In Hawaii Spares Homes, But Threatens To Cut Off Community
The state has sent National Guard troops to the town of Pahoa to assist with a road block and security.
Soda-Makers Try To Take Fizz Out Of Bay Area Tax Campaigns
Voters will decide on a penny-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks in Berkeley and a 2-cent-per-ounce tax in San Francisco. But the soda industry's lobbying group has spent millions blasting the measures.
The New Vocabulary Of Urban Education
The names that many big-city schools, teachers and students use to describe themselves are changing. Exhibit A: New Orleans.
Why It's OK To Worry About Ebola, And What's Truly Scary
Public health officials are telling us not to freak out about Ebola in the United States. But fear is what motivates people to protect themselves from danger. When should we worry?
For This Colorado Voter, Oil And Gas Debate Plays Out On His Property
Knocking on doors in Colorado, Steve Inskeep asks Antionio Covello about the election. The successful Denver business owner, a conservative, weighs mineral rights, foreign policy and division at home.
What Was The Result Of U.S. Attack Against Khorasan Group In Syria?
More than a month after the U.S. targeted a shadowy al-Qaida bomb-making group known as the Khorasan in Syria with Tomahawk cruise missiles, little is known about the impact of that attack.
Selfies With Bears Prompt Warning From Park Rangers
Selfies with bears are showing up on Instagram. Rangers in South Lake Tahoe have been sufficiently worried to issue a warning: Wild bears are unpredictable, and could attack. #bearselfie