Liberia take putting new restrictions in place. Jon there is concern in the u. S. That ebola has such haifa tallet rate, killing 60ers or more of its victims. Nearly 730 people have died overseas and 1300 people are infected there is no vaccine or cure. Centers for Disease Control insists there is no threat to Public Safety in the United States. John roberts live from emmy University Hospital in atlanta. John . Reporter good morning to you, jon. Nearly 4 hours after the first ebola patient arrives here at emory University Hospital things appear to be going well although dr. Kent brantly is not out of the woods just yet. As you imagine anytime youre infected with a virus serious as ebola a patients condition could change in moment as notice dr. Brantly arrived midday saturday in extraordinary scene, glad head to toe in biocontainment suit, he walked from the ambulance that brought him from Dobbins Air Force base to a special Isolation Unit at the hospital. After a 14 hour flight from mo
The states and we hope will get the care to preserve her life. The virus is deadly and 90 percent fatalities if you contract the virus. In the recent outbreak that is along the lines of 60 percent and still a deadly disease. And this as we know it is only the second american to return to u. S. Soil to be treated at this special facility in atlanta. And one of the things that we are talking about today, this report that we received about both of these americans receiving a special treatment that still in the experimental stage. They call it an experimental serum that apparently had positive affects. What we know about it is still very vague at this time. Our guest coming up later, jon, said by next year at this time, well have a vaccine for ebola and perhaps the story would be different if we did. As of right now, there is no cure. We will continue our coverage of nancy writebols approval in the state. First, tense moments in the sky as a passenger jet is forced to land with a fighter j
Good day, everyone. Im Andrea Mitchell in washington. President obama will be meet with his National Security team this afternoon as the administration continues to decide what to do about the threat from isis. Im joined by state Department Spokesperson jen psaki. Thanks for being with us. My pleasure. Isis, there are a lot of decisions to be made. How close do you think the president is to deciding whether air strikes, given the surveillance right now to find possible targets in syria, air surveillance missions, how close are we to a decision an whether air strikes should be taken . Well, ive been in this town long enough to know what to make predictions on behalf of the president and his thinking. However, as you mentioned, the National Security team is meeting this afternoon. The secretary will be participating via video conference. The president has made clear that were going to take on the threat that isil is posing not just to, United States interests but to the global community.
Israel continues its search for one of the soldiers who is believed to have been abducted by hamas. The latest from the israeligaza border. And you will also hear from two highprofile leaders from both sides of the aisle in just a few minutes. And thats not all. Here at home, the Immigration Crisis escalates as House Republicans pass a bill just before recess. But the problem is the senate wont likely pass it and it may never make it to the president s desk. Were going to talk to a documentary filmmaker who says the border situation on the ground is far worse than the Mainstream Media is reporting, and you will see why the border continues to raise big concerns. Hello, everybody, im uma pemmaraju. Americas news headquarters from the Nations Capital starts right now. And we begin with the latest on the concerns over the ebola virus. Two americans, both infected with the deadly virus, are returning home to the u. S. Dr. Kent brantly and Nancy Writebol both doing humanitarian aid work in
President vows to take the fight to the terror group. Also right now a nebraska hospital is treating a third american for ebola. But will all supplies of the experimental drug, theyre gone. What are his options now. A georgia dad accused of leaving his little boy in a hot car to die has now been charged. Well break down the case against him. And a big discovery this week. Scientists have foundry mains of the biggest dinosaur ever discovered. Big guy. Bigger than a boeing 737. We have a very big idea today. And hello to you all. Im t. J. Holmes. Thank you so much for spending some time with us. We begin with this developing story. President obama has abandoned hope of taking action on Immigration Reform before the end of the summer. That was the promise. White house officials today saying the president will delay any action until after novembers congressional elections. Nbcs luke russert at the white house for us with details. This is all about politics irks it is, t. J. Its very surpri