Father and daughter rescue crash victims; Ebola outbreak spurs global health emergency l Morning News Brief

The Morning News Brief on Monday, May 18, 2026.

From a father and daughter helping rescue victims of a fiery Cave Creek car crash to the World Health Organization sounding the alarm about an Ebola outbreak, here's a look at your top headlines for the morning of May 18.

1.  Father-daughter duo help victims involved in fiery crash

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Good Samaritans help victims in major Cave Creek crash

A fiery two-car collision near Carefree Highway and 12th Street late Saturday night sent six people to the hospital, leaving three victims in critical condition.

2. Baduanjin may help lower blood pressure

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Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says

Researchers found that a simple, centuries-old Chinese practice could be almost as effective as some medications in lowering blood pressure.

3. Global health emergency

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Ebola outbreak in Africa spurs global health emergency declaration

With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health emergency.

4. Boat fire caught on camera

5. House fire breaks out in Glendale

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