Infant in Pennsylvania is one of the two measles deaths reported this week
NBC Newsby Erika Edwards26 Aug 2026
One of the two people who recently died of measles in Pennsylvania was an infant, the state health department said Wednesday.
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NBC Newsby The Politics Desk26 Aug 2026
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
Your dishwasher is dirtier than you think — here’s how to clean it without breaking anything
NBC Newsby Cory Fernandez26 Aug 2026
We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if hair removal cream is actually bad...
FDA approves ‘game-changing’ pancreatic cancer drug
NBC Newsby Berkeley Lovelace Jr.26 Aug 2026
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that experts predict will transform treatment for the notoriously deadly disease.
Blake Lively awarded $400,000 in legal fees over dismissed Justin Baldoni lawsuit
NBC Newsby Rebecca Keegan26 Aug 2026
Blake Lively can recover about $400,000 in attorneys’ fees from Justin Baldoni’s production company over his defamation lawsuit against her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Judge allows Trump’s mail-in ballots plan to proceed, at least for now
NBC Newsby Lawrence Hurley26 Aug 2026
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Wednesday allowed President Donald Trump, at least temporarily, to move forward with his effort to exert federal control over mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm...
Videos show crushing walls of water overtake buildings and bridges on Nepal-Tibet border
NBC Newsby Matteo Moschella26 Aug 2026
Crowds attempt to flee a surging wall of mud but have nowhere to go as it hits them with horrific force. Rows of buses and trucks parked nearby are swept aside like toys.
These popular sheets at Bed Bath & Beyond are more than 60% off for Labor Day
NBC Newsby Cory Fernandez26 Aug 2026
Labor Day is next weekend, but you can start saving well before the holiday arrives. In fact, Bed Bath & Beyond already has a great Labor Day Sale happening, and it has sheet sets, pillows, towels...
Tim Curry, star of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘It,’ dies at 80
NBC Newsby Nicole Acevedo26 Aug 2026
Actor Tim Curry, best known for his memorable role as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic film “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” is dead, according to his longtime manager and friend Marcia Hurwitz.
Montana man reportedly asked to leave parents’ home before opening fire
NBC Newsby The Associated Press26 Aug 2026
A man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for dinner at a Montana home, weeks after his parents asked him to move out, a family member said.
Oil prices tumble amid renewed optimism over the Strait of Hormuz
NBC Newsby Steve Kopack26 Aug 2026
Oil prices tumbled Wednesday for the third straight day, as a flurry of headlines from the Middle East sparked renewed optimism in global markets. As of early Wednesday morning, U.S.
Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle social media addiction lawsuit
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- Now PlayingMeta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle social media addiction lawsuit 06:31 - UP NEXTStates take on Meta in court over child addiction claims 01:54 - Thousands of Americans roll the...
Panda Express’ CEOs are on a ‘mission’ to help workers achieve the dream of home ownership
NBC Newsby Savannah Sellers26 Aug 2026
Panda Express is famous for its orange chicken. But the founders of the iconic fast-casual Asian chain also want to be known for something else: helping their workers realize the American dream.
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction suit with states for up to $18 billion
NBC Newsby Steve Kopack26 Aug 2026
Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, on Wednesday agreed to settle a wide-ranging social media addiction lawsuit with the state of California and a number of other states.
Man seen in Philadelphia wearing creepy, Chucky-style mask is arrested in Las Vegas, authorities say
NBC Newsby Dennis Romero26 Aug 2026
A man alleged to have been seen in Philadelphia wearing a creepy, Chucky-style mask and harassing people there last week was arrested in Las Vegas, authorities in the desert city said Tuesday.
The second Dan Sullivan makes the general election in Alaska’s Senate race
NBC Newsby Scott Bland26 Aug 2026
Former teacher Dan J. Sullivan will join Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola on the general election ballot in Alaska’s Senate race, NBC News projects.
Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’
NBC Newsby Raquel Coronell Uribe26 Aug 2026
A federal judge in Texas struck down a 2023 state law Tuesday that sought to restrict drag shows, ruling it was unconstitutional. U.S.
Trump-backed Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination in the Oklahoma governor’s race
NBC Newsby Alexandra Marquez26 Aug 2026
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei has secured the Republican nomination for governor in Oklahoma, NBC News projects, a victory for President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate.
Sen. Darline Graham wins the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina
NBC Newsby Scott Wong26 Aug 2026
Sen. Darline Graham defeated Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina’s Republican primary runoff, NBC News projects, a victory for President Donald Trump, who recruited, endorsed and campaigned for her...
Democratic socialists notch another win in the Oklahoma Senate primary runoff
NBC Newsby Bridget Bowman26 Aug 2026
Nurse N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas has won the Democratic Senate primary runoff in Oklahoma, NBC News projects, securing another win for the party’s democratic socialist wing.