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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.
Undoing Trump Policies Will Take More Than Executive Orders By Biden
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Yale Professor of Law Cristina Rodriguez about President Biden's flurry of executive orders, and their limited ability to undo many Trump administration policies.
Russian Protesters Demand Alexei Navalny's Release From Prison
by Lucian Kim
Demonstrators in Russia braved extreme cold, police brutality and mass arrests, calling for the release of the opposition leader, who was detained last week shortly after returning to the country.
Why Nursing Homes' COVID-19 Legal Shields May Interfere With Other Cases
by Ina Jaffe
Over the course of the pandemic, 27 states have granted legal immunity to nursing homes. Some advocates worry this temporary reprieve is being used to hide misconduct not related to the coronavirus.
Arizona Republicans Reprimand Prominent Members At Odds With Trump
by Matthew Casey
Over the weekend, Arizona Republicans voted to censure several prominent GOP members who have had differences with former President Trump — triggering a battle over the future of the state party.
Volcanic Agate Found In Brazil Resembles Cookie Monster Muppet
With the rock cut open, it looks exactly like the face of Cookie Monster of Sesame Street fame. Geologist Mike Bowers found the rock in November. Its rare nature means it could be worth $10,000.
There Are Signs Of Progress In The Battle Against COVID-19
by Allison Aubrey
New COVID-19 cases are declining significantly. And amid widespread optimism that the vaccines can help end the pandemic, states scramble to get the shots into more arms, after a very bumpy start.
Super Bowl Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs To Play Tampa Bay Buccaneers
by Tom Goldman
The big game is set after Sunday's conference championship games. The defending champion Chiefs will play the Buccaneers in Tampa — the first time one of the Super Bowl contestants has a home game.
'Throughline': The Rise Of The Modern White Power Movement
NPR's history podcast Throughline examines the evolution of the modern white power movement, starting at the end of the Vietnam War.
Oklahoma State Lawmaker Introduces Bigfoot Hunting Season Bill
The measure would require hunting licenses, and comes with a $25,000 reward for Bigfoot's capture. The legislation is aimed at increasing tourism near the Ouachita Mountains.
News Brief: Impeachment, COVID-19, NPR Probe: Black People Killed By Police
The House will deliver the Trump impeachment article to the Senate. New COVID-19 cases are down. NPR identifies the shooting deaths of 135 unarmed Black people by police over the past five years.
New DNC Chairman On The Next Few Years Under Biden
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to Jaime Harrison, the new national chair of the DNC.
How Biden's Pandemic Plan Could Affect The Economy
by Scott Horsley
President Biden has outlined an aggressive plan to gain control over the coronavirus pandemic, which continues to weigh heavily on the U.S. economy.