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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.
Rep. Clyburn Wants To Make 'Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing' The U.S. National Hymn
For more than 100 years Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing has been known as the Black National Anthem. But Congressman James Clyburn believes it's time for it to be honored as the official National Hymn.
Barbie's New Maya Angelou Doll Is Already Sold Out
Mattel's Barbie brand has been recreating some of the world's most inspiring women. The newest doll in the 'Inspiring Women' collection is the late famed author and poet Dr. Maya Angelou.
Even After The Inauguration, Trump's Election Fraud Claims Persist In Parts Of U.S.
by Kirk Siegler
In many rural, and more conservative corners of the country, reaction to the historic nomination of Joe Biden and the nation's first woman and minority vice president was more muted.
The Nation's Coronavirus Vaccine Rollout Plan Faces Another Obstacle
by Sydney Lupkin
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout faces another bottleneck: Pfizer and Moderna may be unable to fulfill contractual promises to deliver 100 million doses a piece to the federal government by March 31.
Behind Africa's Delayed Coronavirus Vaccine Access
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former president of Liberia and co-chair of a WHO review panel, on what could be a years-long COVID-19 delay in Africa.
Biden Signs New Ethics Rules In First Days As President
NPR's Noel King speaks to former White House ethics czar Norm Eisen about Biden's tough new ethics rules for his administration.
Man's Best Friend: Patient Dog Waits Days Outside Turkish Hospital For Owner
When Boncuk's owner was hospitalized, he waited outside the hospital for six days for his return. Even when his owner's daughter took him home, he came back to the hospital.
Knife Wielding Squirrel Shocks Toronto Woman
Andrea Diamond has seen lots of squirrels in her backyard, but when she saw one wielding a blue paring knife, she had to do a double-take.
Democratic Senators File Ethics Complaint Against Cruz, Hawley After Capitol Riot
by Susan Davis
Seven Democratic senators have formally filed a complaint with the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate GOP Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
'Why Nations Fail' Authors On What The Capitol Riot Means For The Future Of The U.S.
by Greg Rosalsky
Planet Money talks with the authors of Why Nations Fail about whether the Capitol insurrection is a sign our nation is failing, and, if so, if there's anything we can do about it.