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Are Canadian wildfires under control? Here's what to know.

The fires, which are still burning, brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans this week.

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Here's what to look for in an air purifier for wildfire smoke

A high-end device can cost over $1,000, but there are only a few features you really need, experts say.

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Hazardous air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires sparks health concerns in U.S. Northeast

Millions of Americans are under air quality alerts as Canada's wildfires continue to burn. CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for Public Health at KFF, Dr. Celine Gounder, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the health risks wildfire smoke poses and offers advice on how to protect yourself.

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Ukraine calls for international rescue of civilians after dam attack

The true scale of the flooding disaster in southern Ukraine remained unclear Thursday, three days after the country's president accused Russian forces of blowing up a major dam. One Russian-backed official in the region said five people had died as water continued to gush through the Nova Kakhovka Dam. Debora Patta reports.

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Pope working from hospital as he recovers from successful surgery

The surgeon who operated on Francis to treat a painful abdominal hernia said the 86-year-old pope was likely to remain hospitalized for at least five days.

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Pope Francis to undergo intestinal surgery

Pope Francis is expected to undergo intestinal surgery. The 86-year-old will recover at Rome's Gemelli Hospital for several days. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more from Rome.

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Pope Francis hospitalized for intestinal surgery

The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis is being hospitalized for the second time this year. This time, it's for intestinal surgery. The 86-year-old pontiff was expected to be put under general anesthesia and remain in the hospital for several days. Chris Livesay reports.

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Merck sues government over Medicare drug pricing, claiming "extortion"

Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."

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Changing The World: A discussion about mental health

Chelsea Clinton, Raquelle Stevens, Midge Purce and Glenn Close gathered to highlight the mental health epidemic in a Two Bridge "Changing The World" panel discussion moderated by CBS2's Maurice DuBois.

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Makers of toxic "forever chemicals" lied about safety, study claims

Companies hid evidence of PFAS' link to dead dogs, enlarged livers and birth defects, according to researchers.

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Sweden close to becoming first "smoke free" country in Europe

Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itself "smoke free."

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Canada is putting warning labels on each cigarette: "Poison in every puff"

The warnings - in English and French - include "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence."

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Mental health essay: Finding resilience after trauma

For Mental Health Awareness Month, CBS News producer Adam Zeelens writes about finding resilience after trauma.

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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter diagnosed with dementia

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has been diagnosed with dementia, her family announced in a statement Tuesday. She remains at home with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, while he is in hospice.

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