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South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
by Michel Martin
Han Kang won "for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life." Her novel "The Vegetarian" won the International Booker Prize in 2016.
Lobster Shell Patterns May Lead To Stronger Concrete, Researchers Say
Scientists in Australia are turning to the sea to find inspiration. They believe the intricate design of lobster shells can help them create stronger forms of concrete.
News Brief: GOP COVID-19 Relief Plan, Myanmar Coup, Russian Protests
Ten GOP Senators offer a counter proposal to Biden's COVID-19 relief bill. Myanmar's military takes control of the country in a coup. Russian protesters demand release of jailed opposition leader.
4-Year-Old Girl Finds Dinosaur Footprint On Beach In Wales
The footprint is about 4" long and about 220 million years old. The print has gone to the National Museum in Cardiff, where a paleontologist says it is "the best specimen ever found on this beach."
'Land Of Big Numbers,' Short Story Collection From Te-Ping Chen
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Te-Ping Chen about her short story collection: Land of Big Numbers. It features people in China trying to live their lives in the shadow of an overpowering state.
School Districts, Teachers Are At Odds Over Resuming In-Person Classes
Teachers in some districts are refusing to return to the classroom as COVID-19 spreads. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers.
Why Russia May Have Stepped Up Its Hacking Game
by Dina Temple-Raston
Republicans Divided Over Loyalties To Former President Trump
by Don Gonyea
After losing the White House, Republicans are looking to a future without Donald Trump. But his second impeachment trial underscores just how wed the GOP still is to the former president.
Novavax Vaccine Effective, But Doesn't Work As Well Against South African Variant
by Joe Palca
There's another COVID-19 vaccine. This one was developed by the U.S. biotech company Novavax. It's almost 90% effective against the disease, but isn't as effective against the South African variant
The Redditors Behind The GameStop Wall Street Frenzy
by Bobby Allyn
We meet two followers of the Reddit thread WallStreetbets, who helped push stock of struggling retailer GameStop to new heights.
Legendary Stage And Screen Actress Cicely Tyson Has Died At 96
by Elizabeth Blair
Actress Cicely Tyson has died. In a career that spanned some 65 years, Tyson was an elegant, dignified presence.