Fighting The Stigma Of Ebola With Hugs
When President Obama and Dr. Anthony Fauci hugged Dallas nurse Nina Pham on Friday, it was as much to combat the stigma surrounding the deadly virus as to celebrate her survival.
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I'll (Gag) Drink To That: Oral Rehydration Key For Ebola Patients
Ebola survivors in Nigeria credit the nasty-tasting oral rehydration solution for their recovery. One doctor wants more attention paid to that kind of low-tech treatment.
When You've Seen Subway Rats, Ebola Seems Like Nothin'
New York has no time for fear-mongering and wild speculation about the spread of disease through their city. They're too busy crafting the perfect "Ebowla" joke for Twitter.
Mali's First Ebola Case In Current Outbreak Is 2-Year-Old Girl
The toddler was reportedly brought by her grandmother from neighboring Guinea, where the epidemic is raging.
Boko Haram Reportedly Abducts More Girls Despite Cease-Fire Deal
A day after Nigeria's announcement last week that a truce had been signed and the release of more than 200 girls secured, 25 more were said to have been kidnapped by extremists.
In North Carolina, Latino Voters Could Decide Tight Senate Race
Latinos make up 9 percent of the state's population and 2 percent of registered voters, and a new poll shows many are undecided. In Charlotte, Michel Martin learns more about their growing influence.
Iraq's Abu Ghraib Is Back In The News, Now As A Front-Line Town
A town west of Baghdad and home to a notorious prison, Abu Ghraib is where Iraq troops are bracing for a possible attacks by Islamic State militants. Many local residents feel caught in the middle.
Canada Re-evaluates Security After Shooting In Ottawa
The Canadian government says it will increase surveillance and provide the security forces with more authority to detain suspects after Wednesday's shooting in the capital, Ottawa. NPR's Jackie Northam joins us with the latest.
Ottawa Gunman's Actions Were 'Linked To His Radicalization,' Authorities Say
A man identified as 32-year-old Michael Zehaf-Bibeau was killed by police in a Parliament building in Ottawa. He's being described as a recent convert to Islam.
Parliament Attack Shakes Otherwise Quiet Ottawa
Canadian police have identified the man who went on a shooting spree in the Canadian capital on Monday. The shooter killed a soldier before entering Parliament where he was shot dead by an official.