Actress Christina Applegate said she was wrongly told she had multiple sclerosis (MS). A CBS News doctor explained that this kind of mistake can happen because MS symptoms and test results can be confusing.
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Christina Applegate shared on her podcast that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the nervous system.
Misdiagnosis can occur due to overlapping symptoms with other conditions.
Lab tests and brain scans for MS are not always perfectly clear.
Doctors may sometimes need more testing or second opinions to confirm MS.
The CBS News medical correspondent, Dr. Cèline Gounder, provided the explanation.
Actress Applegate's case highlights challenges in diagnosing MS accurately.
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Nigeria confirmed a case of Ebola in its capital city, Abuja, after a woman who traveled from Uganda tested positive. Health officials have started tracing people who had contact with her to prevent the virus from spreading further.
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The woman showed symptoms on October 7 and was admitted to a hospital in Abuja on October 11.
It is not clear when the woman arrived in Nigeria, but she traveled through Uganda and had been on a business trip to eastern Congo.
Nigerian health authorities are tracing 44 contacts to control the spread of Ebola.
Uganda says it has no active Ebola cases and the infection did not necessarily happen there.
Ebola cases have recently appeared in other countries like Kenya, which recorded its first cases earlier this month.
The current Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, is the most widespread in history, affecting several African countries.
Health officials describe the outbreak as very serious, with about half of infected people dying.
Nigeria has prepared for a possible outbreak by increasing surveillance, training health workers, and establishing an Ebola task force.
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Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor is spending $4 million on a controversial ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother accusing Acton of lying about her childhood. The ad has received strong criticism from both Republicans and Democrats because Acton has said she was sexually abused as a child and her mother ignored it. Despite the backlash, Ramaswamy's campaign believes the ad will help him with voters.
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Ramaswamy’s campaign created and launched a $4 million statewide ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother.
The ad accuses Acton of lying about her past, including her childhood experiences.
Acton has publicly stated she was sexually abused by her stepfather at age 12 and her mother sided with the abuser.
Acton has not seen her mother since childhood, and her family was removed from her mother’s custody.
Many Republicans and commentators warned the ad might hurt Ramaswamy by generating sympathy for Acton.
Some conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr., defended the ad and encouraged voters to watch it.
A recent poll showed Acton leading Ramaswamy among likely voters in Ohio.
Ramaswamy plans to continue campaigning with other Republican leaders, including Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor.
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An eighth-grade student who recently moved to Florida wanted to impress her new classmates at a neighborhood Halloween party. Her classmates welcomed her warmly and supported her efforts to stand out at the event.
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A student’s family moved to Florida, leading her to attend a new school.
She aimed to impress her new classmates at a local Halloween party.
Her classmates gave her a friendly and supportive welcome.
The story was reported by Tony Dokoupil on CBS News.
The event involved middle school students (eighth graders).
The story was shared as a short video segment on CBS Evening News.
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A plane crashed on a busy highway in San Jose, California. All three people on the plane had only minor injuries and were able to walk away from the crash.
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The crash happened on a busy highway in San Jose, California.
Dashcam video shows the moment of the crash.
There were three passengers on the plane.
All passengers suffered minor injuries.
None of the injuries were serious enough to prevent them from walking.
The cause of the crash was not mentioned in the article.
Emergency services responded to the scene.
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Prince Harry and his family have returned to live in the United Kingdom after six years since their public separation from the royal family. Prince Harry is seeking to publicly reconcile with the royal family, including his father, King Charles.
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Prince Harry and his family moved back to the U.K. after six years away.
The family had a very public split from the royal family.
Prince Harry is now hoping for a public reconciliation with the royal family.
His father is King Charles.
The report was shared by Leigh Kiniry on CBS News.
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Massive wildfires in Indonesian Borneo have burned nearly 1.9 million hectares this year, creating a toxic haze that affects health across Southeast Asia. The smoke causes serious breathing problems, especially in children, and forces many people to stay indoors despite daily needs.
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Wildfires have burned around 1.9 million hectares in Indonesia since the start of the year.
The fires produce thick smoke and toxic gases that spread to Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Over 277,000 people have suffered from breathing problems, with 62,000 being children under five years old.
The smoke contains tiny particles that can damage lungs and cause serious health issues.
The haze reduces oxygen levels in the air, affecting brain and overall health, especially for children, older adults, and pregnant women.
Health officials advise people to stay indoors, but many cannot avoid going outside for daily needs.
Residents in affected areas like Palangkaraya report worsening air quality and health concerns.
Fires also release greenhouse gases harmful to the environment and climate.
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Kramers, a well-known bookstore in Washington, D.C., is celebrating its 50th year in business. The store has been visited by many famous people, including former President Barack Obama and artist Andy Warhol.
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Kramers bookstore is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
It has been open for 50 years.
The bookstore has attracted notable visitors such as former President Barack Obama and Andy Warhol.
Steve Salis is the current owner of the bookstore.
The anniversary marks a long history for the local institution.
Kramers is recognized as a cultural and community spot in Washington, D.C.
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A former Cornell student, Jane Doe, said she felt unsupported and doubted by Cornell’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, after reporting an alleged gang rape in 2024. Jane Doe shared her concerns in a letter to the faculty senate, which is considering a vote of no confidence in the president and university administration.
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Jane Doe reported a gang rape that happened at a Cornell fraternity house in October 2024.
She told the faculty senate in a letter she felt unsupported by President Kotlikoff after he questioned the timing of her report.
Kotlikoff asked why the assault was reported late, which Jane Doe interpreted as doubting her story.
Cornell disputed this interpretation, saying Kotlikoff’s question was about bystanders not reporting the assault sooner, not Jane Doe.
Jane Doe is suing the university and seven fraternity members, claiming she was drugged and raped.
All fraternity brothers named deny wrongdoing, and no criminal charges have been filed.
A former Chi Phi fraternity president was removed from the lawsuit after being mistakenly identified as chapter president at the time.
The faculty senate is considering a resolution of no confidence in the university leadership.
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Italy has agreed to send a Texas man back to the United States. He is accused of killing his pregnant wife two years ago and fled to Italy, and will face a lesser charge instead of capital murder.
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A Texas man is accused of killing his pregnant wife two years ago.
The man fled to Italy after the crime.
Italian officials agreed to extradite him back to the U.S.
The extradition agreement includes that he will face a lesser charge.
The lesser charge means he will not be tried for capital murder, which can carry the death penalty.
The case will now continue in the U.S. justice system.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested nine undocumented migrants with criminal records near a high school in northern New Jersey. The agents are also questioning people living nearby, which has caused fear among the community members.
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ICE arrested nine undocumented migrants near a New Jersey high school.
All arrested migrants have criminal records, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
ICE agents are questioning residents who live near the school.
The questioning has raised concerns and fear in the local community.
The event happened in northern New Jersey.
The situation was reported by CBS News with Lilia Luciano covering the story.
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Jay Feely, a former NFL kicker and CBS Sports analyst, is running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona as a Republican. He recently spoke on the show "The Takeout" about his campaign.
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Jay Feely used to be a professional football player in the NFL.
Feely also worked as a sports analyst for CBS Sports.
He is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House in Arizona.
Feely appeared on the show "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign.
The article references other political news including President Trump supporting GOP candidates.
Early voting for midterm elections is underway in some states like Florida.
The article briefly mentions other news but focuses on Feely’s campaign.
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Kenya is facing its first Ebola outbreak with nine confirmed cases linked to a patient who traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and died two weeks ago. The government has introduced travel screenings and public health measures to control the virus, while neighboring countries and the US have issued travel warnings and alerts.
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Nine Ebola cases have been confirmed in Kenya, including the first patient who came from DR Congo and died.
The infected include four relatives of the first patient, three health workers, and a hospital cleaner.
Kenya has enhanced screening for travelers from 10 high-risk countries, requiring digital forms and QR codes on arrival.
The Ebola virus involved is the Bundibugyo species, which has no approved vaccine or treatment yet, but trials are ongoing.
Kenya has designated treatment and isolation centers and trained nearly 5,000 healthcare workers to handle Ebola cases.
About 99% of contacts of the first Ebola patient are in quarantine in Kenya.
Neighboring countries like Uganda, Ethiopia, and Somalia are on alert, and the US has warned its citizens against traveling to Kenya.
Kenya set up a special laboratory at Kenyatta National Hospital to process Ebola tests safely.
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Ohio Senate candidate Sherrod Brown asked Senator Jon Husted to speak out against an advertisement linked to Republican governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Brown called the ad "disgusting" and wants Husted to publicly reject it.
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Sherrod Brown is running for Senate in Ohio as a Democrat.
Jon Husted is a Republican senator in Ohio and Brown’s election opponent.
Vivek Ramaswamy is running for governor of Ohio as a Republican.
An advertisement allegedly from Ramaswamy’s campaign has caused controversy.
Brown criticized the ad and urged Husted to condemn it.
The ad features Acton’s mother, although the details of its content were not described here.
Brown posted his condemnation on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
The situation involves negative campaigning during Ohio’s election season.
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Sabato's Crystal Ball, a political analysis tool from the University of Virginia, updated its ratings on 28 House of Representatives races. The changes now show Democrats favored to win more than 220 seats in the upcoming election.
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Sabato's Crystal Ball changed ratings in 28 House races.
Democrats are now favored to win over 220 seats in the House.
The analysis comes from the University of Virginia's Sabato's Crystal Ball team.
Kyle Kondik is the managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball.
Anthony Salvanto is CBS News' executive director of elections and surveys.
The ratings reflect current trends in the U.S. midterm elections.
The article links the ratings to ongoing campaign activities by candidates.
This update helps predict which party may control the House after the election.
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President Donald Trump is campaigning in North Carolina to support Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming election. The Republican Senate nominee, Michael Whatley, is currently behind Democrat Roy Cooper in the polls.
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President Trump is holding a rally in North Carolina.
The rally aims to help Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley.
Michael Whatley is trailing Democrat Roy Cooper in recent polls.
Election Day is in two weeks.
Early voting is already happening in Florida and other states.
President Trump is actively supporting GOP candidates across the country.
Poll ratings currently favor Democrats in some races.
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Italy announced new security measures after violent riots in Milan injured more than 100 police officers and caused property damage. The government will send 500 soldiers to Milan, increase penalties for violent protesters, and make parents financially responsible for damage caused by minors.
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Over 100 police officers were injured during riots in Milan's central shopping area.
Around 2,000 youths, including many minors and people with foreign backgrounds, took part in the riots.
The Italian government will deploy 500 additional soldiers in Milan until the end of the year.
A new law creates a crime of violent participation in protests, punishable by up to five years in prison and fines.
Parents will be legally responsible for damage caused by their children during protests.
The law assumes anyone over 14 understands their actions unless proven otherwise, making minors easier to prosecute.
The government plans to add more juvenile detention beds and increase juvenile court judges.
The riots happened during similar protests in France about rising living costs and student issues.
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President Donald Trump is traveling across the United States to support Republican candidates ahead of upcoming elections. He plans to spend over $400 million to help the party win control of Congress.
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President Trump is actively campaigning for Republican candidates in multiple states.
The elections are about two weeks away, with control of Congress at stake.
Trump has pledged to spend more than $400 million on these races.
Early voting has already started in states like Florida.
Trump has been promoting Republican candidates especially in key battleground states like North Carolina.
The elections will determine which party controls the U.S. Congress.
The news report was provided by CBS News.
The article highlights the high financial investment in the election campaigns.
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Actress Christina Applegate announced that she was wrongly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and no longer has the disease. She is now counted among about 25 million Americans who live with a rare or undiagnosed illness.
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Christina Applegate had publicly shared that she had multiple sclerosis (MS).
She later found out using new technology that she does not actually have MS.
MS is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the nervous system.
Approximately 25 million Americans live with a rare or undiagnosed illness.
Her announcement highlights challenges in correct diagnosis for certain diseases.
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House Democrats’ main super PAC, House Majority PAC (HMP), is reducing spending in several Republican-leaning districts after struggling to compete with Republican fundraising this election cycle. The PAC is shifting money from certain races to others they see as better chances to win, focusing resources on core battleground districts.
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House Majority PAC has cut spending in three key Republican-leaning districts: Tennessee’s 5th, Florida’s 7th, and Colorado’s 3rd.
In Tennessee’s 5th district, ad spending dropped from $1.6 million to about $500,000 after redistricting made the area more Republican-friendly.
In Florida’s 7th district, spending was reduced from $3.9 million to $1.95 million amid a competitive race rated “likely Republican.”
Colorado’s 3rd district spending fell from $2.1 million to under $1.1 million, with Democrats seeing less momentum than expected.
HMP also cut funds slightly in other districts rated “likely Republican,” including Arizona’s 2nd and Texas’ 23rd districts.
Some spending was reduced in districts where Democrats feel confident they will win, such as parts of Ohio and Michigan.
Money saved from cuts is being redirected to about two dozen battleground districts, including some that President Trump carried by large margins in 2024.
Republicans have stronger fundraising, helped by outside groups like President Trump’s MAGA Inc. and Elon Musk’s America PAC.
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