NPR News: 08-19-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
Five Americans, including a Telemundo executive, died in a Kenya helicopter crash. Moderna reported promising results for a personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine, causing its stock to surge. In Florida primaries, progressive Angie Nixon won a Senate race while other leftists lost. The Israeli military launched criminal probes into Gaza conduct, and the ICC condemned new US sanctions against its officials. Scientists also discovered the fastest star in the Milky Way orbiting a supermassive black hole.
Topics discussed
Five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Moderna's breakthrough mRNA therapy for skin cancer
Florida primary results: Progressive wins and losses
Israel launches criminal probe into Gaza troop conduct
ICC condemns US sanctions on judges and staff
Fastest star discovered orbiting Milky Way black hole
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