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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.
Verizon Outage Affects Internet Users In The Northeast
A major Internet outage in the Northeast affected school and work for some Verizon customers.
90-Year-Old Auschwitz Survivor Shares Her Story
by Lisa Weiner
Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day on Wednesday, we hear from Ruth Cohen, an Auschwitz survivor, about her message to young people about the importance of the phrase: never forget.
Trump Appointee, Michael Pack, Leaves Trail Of Shattered Careers At VOA
by David Folkenflik
Former CEO Michael Pack created such a whirlwind of scandal at the Voice of America's parent agency that it obscured just how much damage he caused. We take a look at the human cost.
In California, The Last Of Pandemic Stay-At-Home Orders Are Lifted
California has ended the final three regional stay-at-home orders — citing a decrease in projected new COVID-19 cases. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Mark Ghaly, the state's health secretary.
President Biden Repeals Trump-Era Ban On Transgender Troops
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to retired Army Staff Sgt. Patricia King about President Biden's lifting the ban on transgender people in the military. King testified against the Trump-era ban in 2019.
Moderna Is Working On Booster Shot To Protect Against COVID-19 Variant
by Michaeleen Doucleff
Moderna is developing a booster shot for its COVID-19 vaccine to ensure that it works against a variant from South Africa. The variant contains mutations that help the virus evade the immune system.
Farmers In India Storm Historic Fort And Clash With Police
by Lauren Frayer
Tens of thousands of farmers rolled into New Delhi on tractors festooned with tricolor flags, overshadowing the traditional military parade that is the centerpiece of Republic Day celebrations.
'Pictures On The Radio': David Gilkey Created Visual Driveway Moments
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to ex-Morning Edition host David Greene and NPR's Julie McCarthy about NPR photographer David Gilkey's work which is in a new book. He was killed in Afghanistan in 2016.
Health Workers Still Face Shortages Of Critical Medical Supplies
by Yuki Noguchi
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, personal protective equipment, or PPE, has been in short supply. Exam gloves currently top the ever-changing list. What's holding up the supply?
Rep. Raskin Will Lead Democrats Tasked With Arguing For Trump's Conviction
by Kelsey Snell
When House Democrats argue in next month's impeachment trial of former President Trump, Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin will lead the way. In 2019, President Trump had his first impeachment trial.
California, Nation's Most Populous State, Struggles With Vaccine Rollout
by Eric Westervelt
California has lifted regional stay-at-home orders, citing improved Coronavirus numbers. But that good news is tempered by ongoing problems with the state's vaccine rollout.