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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.
Nation Braces For More Violence Ahead Of Inauguration Day
by Sarah McCammon
Protests were expected Sunday at state capitols across the country ahead of Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. We look at how the day went, what's expected in the coming days.
Some Christians Feel It's A God-Given Mission To Fight On Trump's Behalf
by Tom Gjelten
Some of the extremists who assaulted the U.S. Capitol are Christian nationalists. They believe they are on a divine mission to challenge government institutions in the name of God.
Magic Trick Unveiled 100 Years Ago Still Intrigues Audiences
A Century ago, English magician P.T. Selbit debuted a trick in London: He sawed a woman in half. The illusion continues to be popular with audiences, and magicians are always looking for volunteers.
Scientists Hope 2 Swinhoe's Softshell Turtles Can Save The Species
It was thought that there was only one turtle left — he's in a zoo in China. But scientists found a female in a lake in Vietnam last fall. They are hoping the two will become more than friends.
Marvel Studio's 'WandaVision,' Reimagines Classic Sitcoms
by Eric Deggans
The first new Marvel show has premiered on Disney Plus. WandaVision traps popular superheroes Wanda and The Vision in a sitcom fantasy.
News Brief: Inauguration Day Changes, COVID-19 Roundup, Alexei Navalny
President-elect Biden is sworn in this week, but his inauguration will look vastly different. U.S. is on the verge of 400,000 coronavirus deaths. A Putin critic is arrested after landing in Moscow.
Uganda's President Fends Off Opposition In Contested Election
Ugandan opposition candidate Bobi Wine faced longtime President Yoweri Museveni in yesterday's election, official results are expected on Saturday.
When It Comes To COVID-19, Iran Is Dealt A Double Whammy
by Jackie Northam
As the world rushes to vaccinate against the coronavirus pandemic, Iran is one of the worst hit countries in the Middle East. And because of U.S. sanctions, it may not have money to buy vaccines.
Can The Forces Unleashed By Trump's Big Election Lie Be Undone?
by Melissa Block
President-elect Biden and Democrats in Congress have called Trump's insistence that the election was rigged the "big lie." The term has roots in Nazi Germany and echoes throughout fascist states.