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Indonesians independently carry out fumigation in their neighborhood to eradicate the larvae of mosquitoes that cause dengue fever. A new vaccine to prevent dengue may be on the horizon.

There's A Promising New Vaccine For One Of The World's Top Health Threats

Dengue afflicts nearly 400 million people worldwide every year, but a vaccine has remained elusive. New research offers a path forward.

A receptionist works in the lobby of the building that houses the Twitter office in New York, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.

Elon Musk takes control of Twitter and immediately ousts top executives

Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and ousted the CEO, chief financial officer and the company's general counsel, two people familiar with the deal said.

The President's Daily Briefing is the top-secret intelligence report presented to the president every weekday. By tradition, the briefing is also offered to presidents-elect, though officials say this hasn't happened yet with Joe Biden.

Biden Should Be Getting Top-Level Intelligence Briefings, But He Isn't

President Trump has not accepted the election results, and his administration has not yet authorized Biden and his team to start receiving government resources — including intelligence briefings.

U.S Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley salutes during a D-Day anniversary ceremony at the American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France on Tuesday.

The U.S.' top general reflects on the changing face of war, 79 years after D-Day

Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, marked the D-Day anniversary in Normandy this week. He spoke to NPR about the modernization of warfare and what AI might mean for the future.

Hamas' Yahya Sinwar chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, April 13, 2022.

Hamas names Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar as its new top leader

Hamas says it has chosen its local leader in Gaza to take over as the Palestinian militant group's new top political leader worldwide, following last week's assassination of the previous leader in Iran.

Rory McIlroy wins the Masters, becoming the 6th golfer to achieve a career Grand Slam

In a dramatic playoff on Sunday, McIlroy defeated Justin Rose to win all four major titles in golf, joining the esteemed ranks of Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

President Trump arrives to speak to supporters from The Ellipse near the White House on Jan. 6, 2021. The rally later turned into a riot that breached the U.S. Capitol.

After 18 months of investigations, the Jan. 6 report is out. Here are the toplines

Late Thursday night, the House select committee that has been investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection for 18 months released their long-awaited full report.

Japan pitcher Shohei Ohtani, center, celebrates after defeating the United States at the World Baseball Classic final game, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Miami.

Shohei Ohtani fans his Angels teammate as Japan tops U.S. 3-2 for baseball title

Shohei Ohtani fanned LA Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion U.S. for the World Baseball Classic title.

A trader reacts after automatic circuit breakers kicked in and trading was halted temporarily Wednesday at the New York Stock Exchange.

Dow Dives 6%; NYSE To Close Its Floor, Shift To All-Electronic Trading

The Dow plummeted more than 1,300 points after President Trump announced new emergency steps. The New York Stock Exchange said that to protect its employees, it will close its trading floor Monday.

Also: Retiring GOP Sen. Corker could oppose his party's tax plan; President Trump says this could be the "calm before the storm" but won't explain; and questions on Catalonia's independence efforts.

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