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Trump signs order to change child vaccine recommendationsExternal Link
President Trump signed an executive order that would change the recommendations for childhood vaccines. He said the new recommendations give more choices to parents. But top pediatricians said it could spark dangerous confusion. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:47:43 GMT
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RFK Jr. wants to fix loophole that allows additives into food. Critics say it doesn’t go far enough.External Link
The Trump administration said it’s taking first steps in strengthening rules over ingredients food companies have long added to their products with minimal oversight.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:16:33 GMT
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Trump responds to Iran’s new demandsExternal Link
President Trump responded after Iran made a new set of demands before it will stop attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:51:38 GMT
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Watch: Videos capture the moment a 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes ColombiaExternal Link
Watch videos captured from Colombia as a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country. Casualties have been reported with many still missing amid the collapsed buildings and debris.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:06:21 GMT
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N.C. GOP committee picks Jennifer Balkcom to replace Rep. Chuck Edwards on November ballotExternal Link
Edwards dropped his re-election bid after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured over sexual harassment allegations. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:04:13 GMT
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