NPR News: 08-19-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers Israel’s criminal investigations into Gaza War attacks, including the killing of Hind Rajab. President Trump hosts tech leaders to promote AI and cryptocurrency, despite public opposition to local data centers. Moderna announces promising results for a personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine. The episode also notes a historic rise in Black gubernatorial nominees, the Kennedy Center’s plan to honor Trump, and Texas animal shelter disruptions due to a screwworm outbreak.
Topics discussed
Israel launches criminal probes into Gaza war attacks
Trump hosts tech leaders on AI and crypto
Moderna announces breakthrough melanoma treatment
Record Black gubernatorial nominees and Kennedy Center renaming
Screwworm outbreak hinders Texas animal adoptions
Promo for It's Been a Minute podcast episode
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