Pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong are demanding that the city’s leader resign Thursday or they will continue to occupy government offices. The Chinese government is warning of chaos if the protests continue. Seth Doane reports from Hong Kong. Source
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Texas hospital originally sent Ebola patient home
The first person diagnosed with Ebola in the U.S. was identified by CBS Dallas station KTVT as Thomas Eric Duncan. Concerns are being raised about Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, which sent Duncan home days before he was put in isolation. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Dallas. Source
Dr. LaPook on stopping Ebola virus from spreading
After the first case of Ebola diagnosed in the U.S., there are many questions remaining about risks the virus poses to the public. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to answer the questions. Source
Teen pregnancies and abortions drop with free birth control, study finds
A new study finds teen pregnancies and abortions drop dramatically when free birth control is available. And researchers link a woman’s mood to dementia. Eboni Williams as some of the day’s top health stories. Source
Inside look at the new film “Gone Girl”
“Gone Girl” is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. Starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike, the movie is based on the best-selling novel of the same name. Suzanne Marques gives us a preview. Source
#14Days on the Wagon
Join CBS News as we explore the challenges of addiction and recovery, and show solidarity with the millions of people who are struggling with these issues. Experience life without alcohol for 14 days while getting advice and inspiration from experts on the cutting edge of health and wellness. Source
Dolly Parton celebrates Imagination Library 10th anniversary
Veteran country performer Dolly Parton was on hand in Nashville, Tennessee, to mark the 10th anniversary of her Imagination Library program, which helps put books into the hands of kids. Parton said the program is personal for her, as her father was illiterate. She was joined at the event by current Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen, the state’s former governor who was in office when the program was created. The ceremony was also held to mark the 10th anniversary since the launch of an annual bus tour for the Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation. Source
New toothpaste treats allergies
Doctors have developed a new way to treat everyday allergies with toothpaste. By infusing toothpaste with specific allergen extracts, those suffering with allergies can experience immediate relief. Marlie Hall reports. Source
Michelle Monaghan on “Fort Bliss,” “True Detective”
Actress tells CBS News’ Lauren Moraski about playing an army medic in “Fort Bliss” and what it was like to work with Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey in HBO’s “True Detective.” Source
“Stalker” star Maggie Q on new CBS thriller
Maggie Q stars in the new psychological thriller that follows detectives in the Threat Assessment Unit of the LAPD. She joins the “CBS This Morning” co-hosts and shares her personal experience with stalking and how she got the name Maggie Q. Source