WHO: W. Africa Ebola Death Toll Nears 8,000

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the death toll from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has reached 7,905, out of a total 20,206 confirmed, probable and suspected cases. The international organization released the new numbers Wednesday, as the year that saw the worst Ebola outbreak ever reported came to an end.  Medical experts say that the outbreak that began more than a year ago may wind down by the end of 2015. In a news release, the WHO said there are signs that...

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