A Yale graduate student is free from quarantine this morning after Connecticut officials feared he may have contracted Ebola. Ryan Boyko returned from West Africa earlier this month and tested negative for the vius, but the state’s health department ordered him to remain in quarantine at his home. Don Dahler was the first person to speak with Boyko following his quarantine’s termination. Source
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Nurse fights Maine over state-imposed self-quarantine
Kaci Hickox, a nurse who treated Ebola patients in West Africa, is fighting Maine over its orders for her to stay home. Police have been stations outside her house since she returned. She spoke to reporters Wednesday night. Charlie Rose reports. Source
Joey McIntyre on “The McCarthys,” future of NKOTB
The singer/actor tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski about his new CBS sitcom and the latest on New Kids on the Block. Source
New diet advice for adults with epilepsy
According to researchers in Maryland, adults with epilepsy should consider a low-carb, high-fat diet. Also, doctors have created stomach tissue with stem cells. Eboni Williams reports on the day’s top health news. Source
Kaley Cuoco gets Hollywood star
Kaley Cuoco, a star of “The Big Bang Theory,” was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Plus, Tony Danza is headed back to Broadway in the musical “Honeymoon in Vegas.” Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment news. Source
Elton John tells gay community to “wise up” over AIDS
Elton John and partner David Furnish were on the New York red carpet for the annual “Enduring Vision” benefit, held in support of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. John told CBS News’ Ken Lombardi why he thinks members of the LGBT community need to “wise up” when it comes to AIDS and HIV. Source
Taylor Swift: “If I didn’t write, I wouldn’t sing”
Swift has been turning heads ever since she was a 5-year-old reworking lyrics to her favorite “Lion King” songs. The singer, whose new album “1989” is on its way to selling over a million copies in a week, talks about how her parents realized she was a bit different from the other kids. Source
Taylor Swift: I’m not naturally “edgy, sexy or cool”
The four-time Grammy Award-winning artist has no problem admitting she doesn’t fit the stereotype fueled by the media and pop culture. Source
Taylor Swift on new album, new attitude and new home in Big Apple
“1989” is proving to be a good year for Taylor Swift. That’s the name of her new album which is on its way to selling over a million copies in its first week. It’s all about “new” for Swift — new city, New York, new attitude about dating and a new sound — one that is pure pop. Gayle King reports. Source
States to expand vaccine eligibility amid troubling rise in cases
A growing number of states are vowing to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all adults by mid-April as cases and hospitalizations rise. Carter Evans reports. Source