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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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
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
Phil Collins donates Alamo collection to the site
British rocker Phil Collins, who has had a lifelong interest in the Alamo, donated his large collection of artifacts to the museum. Also, Elton John’s annual AIDS foundation benefit honored New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment headlines. Source
Obama: Health care workers fighting Ebola doing “God’s work”
Addressing recent mandatory quarantines on health care workers returning from West Africa, the president said the nation needs to support their efforts to fight Ebola. Source
Lewis: Basic structure of stock market is “insane”
Michael Lewis, author of “Liar’s Poker” and “Moneyball,” says it’s shocking how investors understand so little about how the stock market works. Source