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Grandstanding, outsourcing raised in Senate debate 10/22/2014 07:24am • HOLLY RAMER Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Democratic U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen accused Republican challenger Scott Brown of grandstanding and fear mongering while he accused her of "outsourcing" her independence as they met for their second debate two weeks before Election Day.Shaheen, a for Hospital: American video journalist free of Ebola 10/22/2014 07:22am • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- An American video journalist being treated for Ebola is now free of the virus and will be released soon, the Omaha hospital where he is being treated said Tuesday.A recent test showed Ashoka Mukpo's blood is negative for the virus, according to the Nebraska Medical Center. The te Insurer considers Ebola exclusion in some policies 10/22/2014 07:22am • The Associated Press Global property and casualty insurer Ace Ltd. says it may exclude Ebola coverage from some of its general liability policies.The Swiss company said Tuesday that it is making the decision on a "case by case" basis for new and renewal policies for U.S.-based companies and organiz US expands Ebola checks; Rwanda to check Americans 10/22/2014 07:22am • CONNIE CASS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fending off demands to ban travel from Ebola-stricken West Africa, the Obama administration instead tightened the nation's defenses against Ebola by requiring that all arrivals from the disease-ravaged zone pass through one of five U.S. airports.The mo Ebola causing spike in demand for hospital gear 10/22/2014 07:21am • WTOP Talkback: Is your level of fear about Ebola dropping? Do you think enough has been done to contain the disease? What would it take to ease your concerns about the outbreak? Give us a call at 877-222-1035, you can also leave a comment on WTOP's Facebook Page or use #WTOP on Twitter. JULIET Ebola patient released from Atlanta hospital 10/22/2014 06:50am • MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer ATLANTA (AP) -- An Ebola patient who's been treated in Atlanta since early September has been released, hospital officials said Monday.The man was released Sunday from Atlanta's Emory University Hospital, after he was determined to be free of the virus and no threat to CDC to revise Ebola protocol, Pentagon preps team 10/21/2014 06:45pm • MIKE STOBBE Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) -- Revised guidance for health care workers treating Ebola patients will include using protective gear "with no skin showing," a top federal health official said Sunday, and the Pentagon announced it was forming a team to assist medical staff in the U.S., if Va. Hospital Center Issues Statement About Ebola Incident 10/21/2014 04:45pm • The Virginia Department of Health has set up a hotline for residents to get Ebola information. The hotline can be reached at 877-275-8343. Read more on WTOP.com.Get more questions and answers about Ebola on WTOP.com. Virginia Hospital Center has issued a statement regarding its handling of a p Journalist feels fortunate to recover from Ebola 10/21/2014 01:38pm • OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- An American video journalist with Ebola says he feels lucky to be recovering from the deadly virus, but it's humbling to think about how many people have died from the disease in West Africa.Ashoka Mukpo (ah-SHOH'-kuh MUK'-poh) made several comments about Ebola on Twitter Monday. NBC's Snyderman faces credibility issues 10/21/2014 01:38pm • DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- The quarantine against possible Ebola exposure ends this week for Dr. Nancy Snyderman, but the troubles clearly aren't over for NBC News' chief medical editor.An admitted lapse in the quarantine, combined with a curiously imprecise explanation, unle WHO chief promises transparency on Ebola failures 10/21/2014 01:38pm • GAMMARTH, Tunisia (AP) -- The head of the World Health Organization says the agency will be upfront about its handling of the Ebola outbreak, following an internal report that details failures in containing the virus.In the draft document obtained by the Associated Press, the WHO says "nearly everyo EU seeks $1.27 billion in Ebola aid for W. Africa 10/21/2014 01:38pm • RAF CASERT Associated Press LUXEMBOURG (AP) -- The European Union committed itself Monday to step up efforts toward getting 1 billion euros ($1.27 billion) in aid to fight Ebola in West Africa and rejected the idea of halting direct flights coming from the region.The EU foreign ministers set off a w Nigeria declared Ebola-free; 'spectacular success' 10/21/2014 12:24pm • MICHELLE FAUL Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) -- Water laced with salt and sugar, and gallons of the nasty-tasting stuff.Doctors who survived Ebola in Nigeria credited heavy doses of fluids with saving their lives as the World Health Organization declared the country Ebola-free Monday, a rare v If no checks, more Ebola cases might leave Africa 10/21/2014 09:00am • MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) -- A new study underscores the potential danger of airplane passengers infected with Ebola leaving West Africa: If there were no exit screening in place, researchers estimate that three people with the disease might fly out of the region each month.The harde Mother of nurse with Ebola says she's doing well 10/21/2014 09:00am • ATLANTA (AP) -- The mother of a nurse infected with the Ebola virus says her daughter is doing well and the family is relieved new guidelines for treating patients with the disease are now in place.Debra Berry made the comments during an interview that aired Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning America."B