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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.
Biden's Inauguration Will Be Different But The Oath Remains The Same
The inauguration of President-elect Biden will look different from the past — with no crowds and troops guarding the Capitol. But the oath of office remains the same.
FBI Is Vetting National Guard Troops Guarding Washington
Authorities at the U.S. Capitol are on high alert. NPR's Noel King talks to National Guard Vice Chief Lt. Gen. Marc Sasseville about how the guard is helping to secure Inauguration Day events.
Biden To Take Oath Amid Sharply Divided Nation In The Midst Of Crises
by Tamara Keith
With the backdrop of the U.S. Capitol, where anger and fear are raw after the Jan. 6 riot, President-elect Biden will give his address on Inauguration Day. Biden has vowed to bring Americans together.
Thousands Of Migrants Travel To Guatemala Hoping To Reach U.S.
A migrant caravan consisting of thousands of Hondurans is moving north with the aim of reaching the U.S., and a less restrictive border policy under a Biden administration.
Calif. Lawmakers Aim To Restrict Certain Crowd Control Weapons
by Scott Rodd
California is moving to revamp use of "less lethal" rounds fired by police, that include bean bags and rubber bullets, Several demonstrators were injured during racial justice protests this summer.
Senate Panel To Hold Confirmation Hearing For Secretary Of State Designate
by Michele Kelemen
President-elect Biden's nominee for Secretary of State Tony Blinken will answer questions at Tuesday's hearing. He has promised to restore America's credibility on the world stage with humility.
Chinese Restaurant Is Appreciated For Unsparingly Honest Menu
Do you ever wish restaurant menus would play it straight? The owner of Cuisine AuntDai in Montreal offers his opinions of dishes. His brutally honest reviews have gone viral.
Former Colleague Supports Retired Gen. Austin, Biden Pick To Lead Pentagon
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to retired Gen. Gregory Newbold about why he thinks President-elect Biden's choice to lead the Pentagon, retired Gen. Lloyd Austin, is right for the job.
Ahead Of 1 Year Mark, Remembering 1st U.S. Confirmed Case Of COVID-19
by Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
That first U.S. case was in a city north of Seattle. A nurse and her hospital reflect on that early experience in the pandemic, and how their approach has changed in the last year.
Biden Will Arrive In Washington As Trump Finishes Up His Presidency
President-elect Biden is heading to Washington from Delaware as President Trump works through his last full day in office. Washington, D.C. is locked down ahead of Wednesday's inaugural ceremonies.