Health Sep 22 What's the worst-case scenario if Ebola can't be slowed? In Liberia, the total number of cases of the Ebola virus is being doubled about every three weeks. Dr. Kevin De Cock, the director of the CDC Center for Global Health, says that unless the outbreak is slowed down, there…
Health Sep 22 How Nigeria has succeeded in containing Ebola The Ebola virus has so far killed more than 2,800 people in West Africa, with the majority of deaths in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. But nearby Nigeria has been able to spread its message about the disease -- what…
World Sep 22 Will Afghanistan's power-sharing deal last? After more than a year, two rounds of voting and a bitterly contested audit of votes, Ashraf Ghani has been named president-elect, while his opponent, Abdullah Abdullah, has agreed to share power, presumably in a newly created executive CEO position.
Politics Sep 22 Crist, Scott criticized for political flip-flops in Sunshine State's gov. race Charlie Crist, the former Florida governor and a former Republican, is hoping to win another term after switching parties. The incumbent, Gov. Rick Scott, has switched his campaign emphasis from conservative tax cuts to spending more on programs like education.
World Sep 22 Syrian opposition leader: We are not joining the coalition against Islamic State, the coalition is joining us
World Sep 22 What's the financial case for divesting from fossil fuels? So far, $50 billion has been pledged in divestment from fossil fuels over the next five years. Gwen Ifill sits down with Jenna Nicholas of Divest-Invest Philanthropy, who advised the participating foundations, to discuss the financial and social ramifications of…