Why Ebola Patients Are Getting Treatment In Nebraska
The Nebraska Medical Center is the largest of four high-level biocontainment patient care units in the U.S.
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U.S. Journalist With Ebola Flown To Nebraska For Treatment
Ashoka Mukpo was brought to the U.S. after contracting the disease in Liberia. Another Ebola patient, in Dallas, is said to be fighting for his life.
Is That A Lark I Hear? A Nightingale? Surprise! It's A Bat
There are animals famous for their songs. Whales sing. Birds sing. We humans have Aretha, Elvis, Ray Charles, Pavarotti. But bats — who knew?
One Sculptor's Answer To WWI Wounds: Plaster, Copper And Paint
World War I left many soldiers with disfiguring scars. For those whose faces were no longer recognizable, an American artist, Anna Coleman Ladd, sculpted masks to cover their injuries.
Atlantic City Falls From Glittering Resort To Bargain Basement
With four casinos shuttered, a fifth on the brink and 7,000 jobs lost, the once-glittery Atlantic City ponders a path to the future.
Orioles, Royals Sweep Opponents In AL Division Series
The Baltimore Orioles beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday, and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-3. The American League Championship Series begins Friday in Baltimore.
Coast Guard Rescues Man In Inflatable Bubble
Reza Baluchi created a floating "Hydro Pod" to run in. He was trying to run in the bubble from Miami to Bermuda.
Hot Air Balloon Proposal Doesn't Go As Planned
Eric Barretto wanted to propose to his girlfriend over the ocean off San Diego. The air went out of the balloon and they made an emergency landing on the water. The balloon had to be towed to shore.
Virginia Man Is 'Rock Of Ages' No. 1 Fan
Abe Calimag has seen the show more than 500 times, and he's traveled the world to see his favorite musical. Calimag has spent more than $25,000 on tickets and travel, according to the New York Post.
'You Have The Right To Remain Silent.' Or Do You?
Any devotee of TV crime dramas or police procedural shows hears the phrase regularly. But court decisions in recent years have chipped away at that principle.