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Merck and Moderna say cancer vaccine shows promise in preventing recurrence of melanoma NBC News

Rob Wile, ...August 19, 2026

Pharmaceutical giants Moderna and Merck said that an experimental vaccine treatment has shown signs of preventing skin cancer from returning or spreading in a study of melanoma patients.

NASAs Dragonfly rotorcraft will launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy in July 2028 and spend…

August 19, 2026

Dragonfly's July 2028 target launch begins a six-and-a-half-year journey to Titan, where a nuclear-powered flying laboratory will compare organic dunes, weather and impact terrain.

US Senate race will have two Dan Sullivans and a Mary Peltola Alaska Public Media

Liz RuskinAugust 19, 2026

Early returns show both Sullivans and Peltola will advance to the November ballot, in an election that has attracted more than $30 million. The race for fourth was too close…

Congos Ebola outbreak reaches 5000 cases as it outpaces response efforts NPR

The Associ...August 19, 2026

Government data showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths. The outbreak has infected and killed more people at a greater speed than any other outbreak…

Target doubles profit boosted by 1 billion tariff refund Star Tribune

Carson Har...August 19, 2026

The Minneapolis-based retailer reported growth for the second consecutive quarter on Wednesday.

Trump says Iran blockade remains in effect as Pentagon addresses stockpile concerns Fox News

August 19, 2026

President Donald Trump insists the Strait of Hormuz is "open and operating" Wednesday despite threats of attack from the Iranian regime.

ExWimbledon finalist Kyrgios says he tested positive for cocaine ESPN

August 19, 2026

Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios revealed on Wednesday he tested positive for cocaine and was provisionally suspended from tennis.

Ohio death row inmate Tyrone Noling gets rare chance to ask parole board for pardon…

The Associ...August 19, 2026

Tyrone Noling has spent 30 years on death row for the double murder of an elderly Ohio couple that he insists he didn’t commit.

US delays 50 tariff on Canadian imports And takeaways from Floridas primaries NPR

Brittney M...August 19, 2026

President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared in Florida's primary elections yesterday.