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Up to 20% of MS diagnoses are wrong, like Christina Applegate's. Here's what doctors say patients should know.
Christina Applegate 5 hours ago Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis: "Not happy at all" CBS News - Kerry Breen • 5h Christina Applegate announced Tuesday that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, more than five years after announcing she had been told she … Christina Applegate 3 hours ago Christina Applegate Breaks Down In Tears As She Reveals She Doesn’t Actually Have MS boredpanda.com - Seema Sinha • 3h Christina Applegate stepped away from the...
Up to 20% of MS diagnoses are wrong. Here's what doctors say patients should know. Original
Actor Christina Applegate announced Tuesday that she had been misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis after years of believing she had the condition — and experts say her experience is more common than many people realize. Applegate shared the news on her podcast, MeSsy, where she and actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler discuss life with MS.
Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis: "Not happy at all"
1 hour ago Christina Applegate tearfully shared an unexpected turn in her health struggles, explaining why news others celebrated left her searching for answers. The actress, 54, said on her “MeSsy” podcast on Tuesday morning, Oct. 20, that her 2021 multiple sclerosis diagnosis was a misdiagnosis. Her symptoms …
Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis: "Not happy at all" Original
Christina Applegate announced Tuesday that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, more than five years after announcing she had been told she had the chronic condition. Applegate, 54, shared the news in a double episode of her podcast MeSsy, where she and co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler discuss life with multiple sclerosis. Applegate had taken a break from the podcast in recent weeks. She said Tuesday she had taken that time to process the new information.
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
The 16-year-old gunman who shot and killed three children and one 25-year-old teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday has been identified as Griffin J. John II, Bend's police chief announced in a news conference Friday. Authorities said he was shot and killed by a bystander at the school. The suspect was a former student of Silver Rail Elementary, police said. The attacker used a shotgun purchased by his mother, law enforcement sources told CBS News.
Woman, 26, felt her concerns were being dismissed before cancer diagnosis
Andrea de Armas knew the ultrasound technician thought she was overreacting. De Armas was 26. She had no known family history of breast cancer . But she had found a lump in her breast. Before beginning a rigorous program to train as a physician assistant, she wanted to get it checked out. Being that young in a waiting room filled with older patients getting routine scans was already unsettling, she said. Then the technician seemed to dismiss her concerns. "The tech had 'Why are you here?' vibes.
Hero bystander, teacher praised for saving lives in school shooting
The bystander who stepped in to stop a gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, has come forward and identified himself as Kaylub Giamanco, a lifelong Bend resident who has two daughters at the school. At a news conference Friday, police also praised a teacher who threw a cellphone at the gunman, tackled him and fought to take his weapon.
A 26-year-old felt her concerns were being dismissed. Then she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Andrea de Armas knew the ultrasound technician thought she was overreacting. De Armas was 26. She had no known family history of breast cancer. But she had found a lump in her breast. Before beginning a rigorous program to train as a physician assistant, she wanted to get it checked out. Being that young in a waiting room filled with older patients getting routine scans was already unsettling, she said. Then the technician seemed to dismiss her concerns. "The tech had 'Why are you here?' vibes.
Oregon School Shooter Identified, Used Shotgun Bought by Mother, Sources Say
Oregon School Shooter Identified, Used Shotgun Bought by Mother, Sources Say By Kerry Breen, Faris Tanyos, Pat Milton, Anna Schecter The 16-year-old gunman who shot and killed three children and one 25-year-old teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday has been identified as Griffin J. John II, Bend’s police chief announced in a news conference Friday. Authorities said he was shot and killed by a bystander at the school.
Hero bystander, teacher praised for saving lives in school shooting
The bystander who stepped in to stop a gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, has come forward and identified himself as Kaylub Giamanco, a lifelong Bend resident who has two daughters at the school . At a news conference Friday, police also praised a teacher who tried to tackle the gunman. Police said Giamanco pursued and fatally shot the 16-year-old attacker, ending a rampage that took the lives of three children and a teacher and wounded two others.
Oregon school shooter identified, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
Kaylub Giamanco was driving home from lunch Thursday when he heard gunshots and saw a gunman entering Silver Rail Elementary School, his brother said. NBC News' Liz Kreutz reports on details of the heroic intervention.Oct. 16, 2026
Hero bystander who took down Oregon school shooter comes forward
The bystander who stepped in to stop a gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, has come forward and identified himself as Kaylub Giamanco, a lifelong Bend resident who has two daughters at the school. Police say he pursued and fatally shot the 16-year-old attacker, ending a rampage that took the lives of three children and a teacher and wounded two others.
Hero bystander who took down Oregon school shooter comes forward
The bystander who stepped in to stop a gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, has come forward and identified himself as Kaylub Giamanco, a lifelong Bend resident who has two daughters at the school. Police say he pursued and fatally shot the 16-year-old attacker, ending a rampage that took the lives of three children and a teacher and wounded two others.
Hero bystander who took down Oregon school shooter comes forward
Follow Hero bystander who took down Oregon school shooter comes forward Updated Fri, October 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM EDT The bystander who stepped in to stop a gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, has come forward and identified himself as Kaylub Giamanco, a lifelong Bend resident who has two daughters at the school. Police say he pursued and fatally shot the 16-year-old attacker, ending a rampage that took the lives of three children and a teacher and wounded two others.
Oregon school shooter identified, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
The 16-year-old gunman who shot and killed three children and one teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday has been identified as John Griffin Jr. III,two law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation told CBS News. Police say he was shot and killed by a bystander at the school. The attacker used a shotgun purchased by his mother, law enforcement sources told CBS News. A motive for the attack has not been provided.
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, source say
Follow Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, source say Updated Fri, October 16, 2026 at 1:18 PM EDT The 16-year-old gunman who shot and killed three children and one teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday has been identified as John Griffin Jr. III, two law enforcement sources briefed on the investigation told CBS News. Police say he was shot and killed by a bystander at the school.
New guidelines back use of hormone therapy for menopause, perimenopause symptoms. Here's what to know. Original
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released new guidance for the treatment of common menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including recommending hormone replacement therapy for many women with hot flashes and night sweats. It's the first time in more than a decade that the group, which is the leading OB-GYN professional organization in the United States, is changing its advice on the use of hormone therapy for menopause and perimenopause.
Does Australia have a problem with wrongful convictions? It’s time we got serious about finding out Original
When we talk about wrongful convictions in Australia – by which we mean convictions identified as wrong only after all appeal rights have been exhausted – the first question we are asked is: do we really have a problem? The second is, how would we know? Unfortunately, the answer to both is: we do not know because nobody counts. So, actually getting to the answer requires a couple of stops along the way.
Pope Leo resumes some papal duties after surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV has resumed some papal duties, the Vatican said Thursday, after he had a piece of his right lung removed and received a diagnosis of lung cancer earlier this week A spokesperson for the Vatican said the pope celebrated Mass around noon and began "a little bit of work activity," including reading documents. The pontiff also met with Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, undersecretary of state, on Thursday, the Vatican said. Leo is set to be released from Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Oct.
Pope Leo resumes some papal duties after surgery, Vatican says
Follow Pope Leo resumes some papal duties after surgery, Vatican says Updated Thu, October 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT Pope Leo XIV has resumed some papal duties, the Vatican said Thursday, after he had a piece of his right lung removed and received a diagnosis of lung cancer earlier this week. A spokesperson for the Vatican said the pope celebrated Mass around noon and began "a little bit of work activity," including reading documents.
Woman survives pancreatic cancer after routine heart scan catches early sign: "I feel so lucky" Original
Bookstore owner Vicky Titcomb had no reason to suspect anything was out of the ordinary when she went to Mass General Brigham for a heart scan in March 2025. The 72-year-old Cape Cod bookstore owner and great-grandmother felt healthy. The scan was just a routine errand she had to run before traveling to New York City to visit her son. After the test was complete, Titcomb drove to New York.
What to know about plague amid reports of Russian lab worker's death Original
U.S. and world health officials are calling on Russia to share more information after Russian media reports said a scientist at an infectious disease research facility in Siberia died after possibly contracting plague during a lab accident. The reports have caused concern, even as the World Health Organization says "the public health risk to the general population appears to be low," based on the current information.
Amelia Earhart investigators begin expedition to study mysterious object in Pacific: "Follow the evidence" Original
A team searching for Amelia Earhart's lost plane has begun its expedition to the Pacific, where it plans to study a mysterious object that researchers say may be her aircraft. The item, known as the Taraia Object, has been visible in photos dating back to 1938, the year after Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific Ocean during Earhart's attempt to become the first female pilot to circle the world. Earhart, Noonan and their Electra 10E plane were never found.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Follow Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution Sat, October 3, 2026 at 12:10 PM EDT The head of Tennessee's prison system is set to resign after the botched execution of Christa Pike earlier this week, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday. Lee said that Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada will step down this month, but did not offer any other specifics.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
The head of Tennessee's prison system is set to resign after the botched execution of Christa Pike earlier this week, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday. Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada said in a statement that his resignation "is in the best interests" of the state as an independent review into the failed execution begins.
Sun exposure left a woman in "insufferable pain" — until a clinical trial changed everything Original
Emily Pearson was 8 years old when the attacks started. Just minutes in the sun would leave her hands and feet hurting. Her extremities "felt like they were in a hot oven" while being poked "with pins and needles." A short while outdoors could leave her in pain for days. Worst of all, no one knew why. Over the next decade, Pearson's parents tried to identify the cause of her reactions. Sunblock didn't help. She started wearing protective clothing and staying indoors as much as possible.
FlyDubai co-pilot was fired from Oman Air job for "extremist views," sources say
A FlyDubai co-pilot who earlier this week allegedly made a violent attempt to crash a passenger aircraft before being subdued by passengers and other crew members was previously fired from a position with Oman Air for holding "extremist views," multiple sources told CBS News on Friday. The flight Wednesday from Dubai to Tel Aviv was approaching Israel when the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the flight captain and attempted to crash the aircraft, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said.
Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator after botched execution: Lawyers
Follow Christa Pike unconscious, on ventilator after botched execution: Lawyers Fri, October 2, 2026 at 3:43 PM EDT Christa Pike is unconscious and using a ventilator to breathe two days after a botched execution by lethal injection in Tennessee, her lawyers said Friday in a new statement and court filing. Pike "remains critically ill" and is receiving medical care at a Nashville-area hospital, her attorneys said.
Christa Pike unconscious, on a ventilator after botched execution, attorneys say
Christa Pike is unconscious and using a ventilator to breathe two days after a botched execution by lethal injection in Tennessee, her lawyers said Friday in a new statement and court filing. Pike "remains critically ill" and is receiving medical care, her attorneys said. She has significant injuries to both arms.
Cornell students feel school is "complicit in rape culture" on campus, student leader says Original
A Cornell University student who helped organize a campus town hall to discuss sexual violence on campus in the wake of Jane Doe's lawsuit alleging a gang rape at a fraternity house in 2024 said students feel "let down" by the school's administrators.
Cornell students feel school is "complicit in rape culture" on campus, student leader says
A Cornell University student who helped organize a campus town hall to discuss sexual violence on campus in the wake of Jane Doe's lawsuit alleging a gang rape at a fraternity house in 2024 said students feel "let down" by the school's administrators.
A ‘Catch-22’ in Australia’s criminal justice system
On International Wrongful Conviction Day, Australia still leaves prisoners to overcome an almost impossible barrier when challenging unsafe convictions. On International Wrongful Conviction Day, it is timely to remind our attorneys-general how far Australia lags behind in recognising and responding to miscarriages of justice.
What we're learning about the FlyDubai co-pilot who allegedly stabbed the captain and tried to crash the plane Original
One day after a FlyDubai co-pilot made a violent attempt to crash the passenger aircraft and was subdued by passengers and other crew members, questions about his identity and motive continued to swirl Thursday. The flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was approaching Israel when the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the flight captain and attempted to crash the aircraft, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said. The captain was able to fight off the co-pilot long enough to unlock the cockpit door.
A ‘Catch-22’ in Australia’s criminal justice system
On International Wrongful Conviction Day, Australia still leaves prisoners to overcome an almost impossible barrier when challenging unsafe convictions. On International Wrongful Conviction Day, it is timely to remind our attorneys-general how far Australia lags behind in recognising and responding to miscarriages of justice.
Maps show where floods threaten 100 million in US after Polo slams Mexico
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Maps show where floods threaten 100 million in US after Polo slams Mexico
The remnants of former Hurricane Polo are expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of the southern and midwestern United States after the powerful storm travels across Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said Polo was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm before dissipating Tuesday night over northwest Mexico. But, as the storm continued to track inland, roughly 100 million people from Arizona to Iowa could be at risk for flash flooding from its remnants.
Polo will impact the US after slamming Mexico. See its path.
The effects of former Hurricane Polo are expected to bring heavy rain and flooding to the southwestern United States after the powerful storm travels across Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. Polo was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm Tuesday before dissipating Tuesday night over northwest Mexico. As the storm's path continues inland, however, more than 30 million people from Arizona to Iowa could be at risk for flash floods from its remnants.
Tropical Storm Polo will impact the US after slamming Mexico. See its path.
The effects of Tropical Storm Polo are expected to impact the southwestern United States after the powerful storm travels across Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. Polo was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm Tuesday afternoon local time. Despite that, more than 30 million people from Arizona to Iowa could be at risk for flash floods. Heavy rain has already flooded some roads in southern New Mexico, trapping drivers in cars until the waters receded.
Hurricane Polo will impact the US after slamming Mexico. See its path.
The effects of Hurricane Polo are expected to impact the southwestern United States after the powerful storm travels across Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. More than 30 million people from Arizona to Iowa could be at risk for flash floods. Heavy rain has already flooded some roads in southern New Mexico, trapping drivers in cars until the waters receded. The rain will continue as the storm moves through the region after landfall.
Hurricane Polo is expected to impact the U.S. after slamming into Mexico. See its path.
The effects of Hurricane Polo are expected to impact the southwestern United States after the powerful storm travels across Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. More than 30 million people from Arizona to Iowa could be at risk for flash floods Tuesday. Heavy rain has already flooded some roads in southern New Mexico, trapping drivers in cars until the waters receded. The rain will continue as Hurricane Polo crosses the region.
Hurricane Polo will impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path.
The effects of Hurricane Polo are expected to impact the southwestern United States after the powerful storm travels across Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. More than 30 million people from Arizona to Iowa could be at risk for flash floods Tuesday. Heavy rain has already flooded some roads in southern New Mexico, trapping drivers in cars until the waters receded. The rain will continue as Hurricane Polo crosses the region.
Hurricane Polo will impact the U.S. after slamming Mexico. See its path.
This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. While El Niño is a natural shift in the climate system, scientists say the weather pattern developing in the Pacific Ocean could be one of the strongest on record.
Teen's headache reveals alarming health risk for family: "Saving people's lives" Original
Caroline McCaffrey usually ran in the morning, but on Father's Day 2025, she was feeling tired and decided to exercise in the evening instead. She invited her mother Kim to bike alongside her. Just a few minutes into the run, Caroline, then 18, was struck by a "really bad headache." She had experienced and received treatment for migraines before, but this was a new sensation. "It felt like I got punched in the face," Caroline said. Within minutes, she was vomiting.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Caroline McCaffrey usually ran in the morning, but on Father's Day 2025, she was feeling tired and decided to exercise in the evening instead. She invited her mother Kim to bike alongside her. Just a few minutes into the run, Caroline, then 18, was struck by a "really bad headache." She had experienced and received treatment for migraines before, but this was a new sensation. "It felt like I got punched in the face," Caroline said. Within minutes, she was vomiting.
30 partially clothed men found in frat basement in alleged hazing incident
Two 20-year-olds were arrested after police were called to the scene of an alleged hazing incident where over two dozen young men were partially clothed and covered in liquids. Some of them were injured, police said. The Madison Police Department said they received an anonymous tip about an event at the unaccredited Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. When they arrived at the house, they found about 30 "partially clothed males covered in food, condiments and other liquids" in the basement.
Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault formally recants her claims Original
The Jane Doe who accused rap mogul Jay-Z of sexual assault has formally recanted her claims, stating in court documents that her claims were false and that she never met him. "Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter never raped me. I have never met or spoken to Mr. Carter. Mr. Carter never engaged in any inappropriate conduct toward me whatsoever," the anonymous woman wrote in the 12-page declaration, which was reviewed by CBS News. Shawn Carter is Jay-Z's legal name.
Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault formally recants her claims
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Wisconsin police find dozens of partially clothed men in frat house basement in alleged hazing incident Original
Two 20-year-olds were arrested after police were called to the scene of an alleged hazing incident where over two dozen young men were partially clothed and covered in liquids. Some of them were injured, police said. The Madison Police Department said they received an anonymous tip about an event at the unaccredited Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. When they arrived at the house, they found about 30 "partially clothed males covered in food, condiments and other liquids" in the basement.
Wisconsin police find dozens of partially clothed men in frat house basement in alleged hazing incident
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30 partially clothed men found in frat basement in alleged hazing incident
This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Two people have been arrested after Madison police were called to a University of Wisconsin - Madison frat house and found dozens of partially clothed men in the basement in an alleged hazing incident. Two 20-year-olds were arrested after police were called to the scene of an alleged hazing incident where over two dozen young men were partially clothed and covered in liquids.
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