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UN: Children with albinism segregated in Tanzania 08/25/2014 02:30pm • JOHN HEILPRIN Associated Press GENEVA (AP) -- The Tanzanian government's system of rounding up children with albinism in state-run education centers isn't adequately protecting them from widespread superstitious beliefs that human albino body parts will bring wealth and success or cure disease, the Correction: Britain-Obit-Richard Attenborough 08/25/2014 01:30pm • LONDON (AP) -- In an obituary Aug. 24 on actor-director Richard Attenborough, The Associated Press erroneously reported that "In Which We Serve," a movie starring Attenborough, won an Oscar for Best Picture in 1942. The film did not win that award -- the best picture that year was "How Green Was Japan ready to offer flu drug for Ebola treatment 08/25/2014 11:28am • MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) -- Japan said Monday it is ready to provide a Japanese-developed anti-influenza drug as a possible treatment for the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak.Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters that Japan can offer favipiravir, developed by a subs Why celebrities are dangerous 08/25/2014 08:50am • Data Doctors Official: British Ebola patient to be evacuated 08/25/2014 04:58am • CLARENCE ROY-MACAULAY Associated Press FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) -- The first British citizen confirmed to be infected with the deadly Ebola disease is being evacuated from Sierra Leone on a jet sent by the Royal Air Force, a Sierra Leone official said Sunday.The World Health Organization is also Ebola: Care and recovery of 2 American aid workers 08/25/2014 01:00am • MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Two American aid workers have recovered from Ebola and left an Atlanta hospital, after weeks of intensive treatment in a special isolation unit.They were first two Ebola patients ever brought to the United States.Dr. Kent Brantly was released from Emory Jets' Saunders practices, will play at Philly 08/24/2014 07:20pm • DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Jalen Saunders is back on the field for the New York Jets.The rookie wide receiver returned to practice on a limited basis Sunday after a recent health scare, and is expected to play in New York's final preseason game at Philadelphia on Thursday ni Tips to help kids stay safe while walking, taking bus to school 08/24/2014 07:19pm • Summer is over for many kids in Maryland, but most in Virginia won't go back to class until after Labor Day. Should the school year start after Labor Day or is today fine with you? Post a comment in this story, comment on WTOP's Facebook Page or use #WTOP on Twitter. WASHINGTON -- More student Mariners complete sweep of Red Sox 08/24/2014 07:17pm • KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) -- Dustin Ackley sure loved facing the Red Sox pitching.Ackley had three hits and scored three runs, Seattle's bullpen was sharp for the second straight day and the Mariners beat Boston 8-6 on Sunday for the Red Sox's eighth straight loss.Ackley had a triple, Oglala Sioux leader Gerald One Feather dies 08/24/2014 04:48pm • OGLALA, S.D. (AP) -- Gerald One Feather, the legendary Oglala Sioux leader, former tribal president and tireless advocate for educational opportunities, has died. He was 76.Longtime friend Tom Katus told The Associated Press that One Feather died Thursday at a Rapid City hospital. Katus said One Fea Cano leaves game in 3rd inning 08/24/2014 04:28pm • BOSTON (AP) -- Seattle second baseman Robinson Cano has left Sunday's game against the Red Sox due to dizziness in the bottom of the third inning.Cano, who started the inning at second, walked off the field with manager Lloyd McClendon and was replaced by Brad Miller.The Mariners said he would be ev American Ebola doc urges help fighting outbreak 08/24/2014 04:02pm • KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) -- As one of few Ebola survivors with medical expertise, Dr. Kent Brantly seems keenly aware of the position his painful experience has put him in. He hasn't spoken yet about his plans, but spent much of his first public appearance pleading for help for c American Ebola doc urges help fighting outbreak 08/24/2014 04:02pm • KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) -- As one of few Ebola survivors with medical expertise, Dr. Kent Brantly seems keenly aware of the position his painful experience has put him in. He hasn't spoken yet about his plans, but spent much of his first public appearance pleading for help for c American Ebola doc urges help fighting outbreak 08/24/2014 04:02pm • KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) -- As one of few Ebola survivors with medical expertise, Dr. Kent Brantly seems keenly aware of the position his painful experience has put him in. He hasn't spoken yet about his plans, but spent much of his first public appearance pleading for help for c Big Apple doctor-in-chief seeks community approach 08/24/2014 07:56am • MICHAEL R. SISAK Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City's new health boss doesn't want to be your nanny. Think of her more as a tutor.After years of pronouncements from on high, including the fight to limit big, sugary drinks, the city's health department is shifting priorities under its ne