Jennifer Calfas

Read this exciting story from The Wall Street Journal July 16, 2026 issue. Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, promised to uphold “unwavering scientific integrity” at the nation’s top health agency, responding to questions about vaccine safety at her Senate confirmation hearing.

Measles cases in the U.S. during the first seven months of this year have surpassed all of 2025's tally, setting a new three-decade high.

Authorities arrested a man Monday for allegedly sparking one of several uncontained Washington state wildfires that have so far scorched thousands of acres and forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

Dr. Erica Schwartz is set to lead the health agency following a year of upheaval.

The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approving the first permanent leader for the nation's top health agency in nearly a year.

High water on state’s White River surpasses a 110-year-old record after days of rainfall.

At least six people have died in Indiana as a series of relentless storms led to historic flooding in the Midwestern state.

At least seven people have died in Indiana as a series of relentless storms saw historic flooding in the Midwestern state.

A local coroner’s finding contradicts the state’s, sowing doubt as a measles outbreak rages.

LANCASTER, Pa.— A newborn died in Pennsylvania's Amish country. An autopsy showed the baby had measles.