South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature
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.
Sun Yat-sen's Connection To China And The U.S.
We look at the life of Sun Yat-sen, a founder of modern China, who spent time in exile in the United States.
Banding Falcons Is No Easy Job
Biologists in Pennsylvania are banding the young falcons on a state office building so they can track them. The birds' parents do not approve.
Experts Question Corporate Inclusion Training
Sephora cosmetics stores underwent training this week after singer SZA said she was racially profiled in one of their stores. Experts in the field are divided about the training's effectiveness.
Ladybug Swarm Makes The Radar
A mass of ladybugs showed up on the radar of the National Weather Service in Southern California this week.
Derrick Baskin And Dominique Morisseau On 'Ain't Too Proud'
Ain't Too Proud, a musical based on Motown legends The Temptations, is up for 12 Tony Awards. NPR's Noel King talks with actor Derrick Baskin and writer Dominique Morisseau.
Homeless Rate Jumps In Los Angeles
Homelessness is surging in Los Angeles County, with officials blaming rising rents and evictions.
Americans Hold Complex Views On Abortion, Poll Finds
Americans with the most extreme positions on abortion may define the public debate, but their views are a small minority in the United States according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.
Florida Men Fail At ATM Theft
Two men tried to break open an ATM on Okaloosa Island. They only managed to weld metal parts of it shut and they left with nothing.
News Brief: Mexico Border Policy, Abortion Poll, Car Emissions Standards
Mexico appears willing to adopt U.S. terms on a number of key changes to its border policy. Also, a new poll on abortion, and automakers are talking about emissions standards.
Automakers Call For One Set Of Emissions Standards
A long list of global automakers sent a letter to the White House on Thursday, urging the administration to reconsider plans to roll back fuel efficiency standards.
