We heard the day's other headlines in Sweden, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with NATO allies

amid confusion over recent U.S. statements on troop levels in Europe.

Rubio told the gathering of foreign ministers that the U.S. remains committed to the military alliance,

but that the presence of American forces depends on what the allies themselves

contribute to NATO.

Yesterday, President Trump said the U.S. would send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland,

citing his ties to that country's new president.

But earlier this month, the president said he would withdraw 5,000 from Germany after Chancellor

Friedrich Mertz said Iran had, quote, humiliated the U.S.

Today, Rubio insisted that such decisions are, quote, not political.

I think it's well understood in the alliance that the United States troop presence in Europe

is going to be adjusted. This is not a decision that was made on the back of a napkin.

I mean, this has been an ongoing process.

This troop change-up comes amid a growing rift in the military alliance,

with tension simmering over the Iran war, the question of America's commitment to Ukraine,

and the President's threats to seize Greenland.

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo

are banning funeral wakes and large gatherings

to try and slow the Ebola outbreak there.

Health workers are struggling to keep up with rising cases

amid public anger over the handling of the crisis.

Today in Geneva, the World Health Organization raised its assessment of the threat,

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