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South Carolina Republican vote in Lindsey Graham's seat heads to run-off
08/11/2026 7:09pm
Lindsey Graham's sister led a field of candidates vying to be the Republican Party's nominee for the South Carolina U.S. Senate seat in November's election following her brother's death, but the vote looks set to head to a run-off, according to U.S. media.
New drug to treat one of the deadliest cancers is 'the real deal,' oncologist says
08/11/2026 7:01pm
A new drug is now available in Utah for certain stage 4 pancreatic cancer patients. Studies have shown the drug has more than doubled life expectancy in some cases.
Judge blocks US Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting
08/11/2026 6:09pm
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the U.S. Postal Service from implementing part of President Donald Trump's executive order that aims to tighten rules for mail-in voting ahead of November.
Acting US FDA chief urges confidence in lettuce as agency updates produce safety guidance
08/11/2026 6:00pm
Acting U.S. FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas said on Tuesday Americans should feel confident in eating fresh produce, as the agency has finalized guidance for proper preparation and packaging amid ongoing foodborne outbreaks.
US appeals court voids Biden-era efficiency rule for stoves, ovens
08/11/2026 4:26pm
A federal appeals court struck down a Biden administration-era rule setting efficiency standards for gas and electric stoves and ovens, saying the agency improperly bypassed public comment procedures.
Ultra rare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
08/11/2026 3:13pm
After an ultra-rare collection of 97 "absolutely pristine" copies of Super Mario Brothers Duck Hunt, the collection could be worth hundreds, thousands or tens of thousands of dollars.
Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
08/11/2026 2:25pm
Authorities in Yemen say at least six people were killed when Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles on a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
WHO defends immunization schedules after Trump orders fewer childhood shots
08/11/2026 9:49am
The World Health Organization on Tuesday defended the science-based process used to determine childhood immunization schedules after President Donald Trump's executive order.
Blues 'enthusiast' Morgan Freeman's album covers 100 years of the genre
08/11/2026 9:47am
Morgan Freeman and his business partners will release a new album called "Morgan Freeman's Symphonic Blues Experience" on Friday, though he won't actually perform on the album.
For McDonald's and rivals, cheap deals no longer do the trick
08/11/2026 6:54am
Fast-food chains including McDonald's that spent the second quarter battling to pull in price-conscious diners discovered discounts alone were no longer enough to keep them coming back.
Luigi Mangione due in court ahead of insurance CEO murder trial
08/11/2026 6:51am
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive on a Manhattan sidewalk, is due in court on Tuesday for a hearing ahead of his murder trial next month.
