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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.
Negotiations To Avert Mexico Tariffs Continue In Washington
Meetings between the White House and Mexican officials did not resolve the conflict over the border, and President Trump repeated his threat to impose tariffs on Mexico Wednesday night.
Tariff Talks Between U.S. And Mexican Negotiators Press On
by Franco Ordoñez
President Trump tweeted that talks with Mexican officials would continue Thursday — raising hopes they may be able to reach an agreement to avert potentially crippling tariffs on Mexican imports.
World Leaders, Including Trump, Mark D-Day Anniversary In Normandy
by Eleanor Beardsley
President Trump joins other world leaders in France to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy. He then heads into a bilateral meeting with French President Macron.
Wang Zhenyao, A Chinese Technocrat, Finds U.S. Education An Asset
A U.S.-educated technocrat is at the forefront of the fledgling philanthropy movement in China. He was inspired to teach China's wealthy how to donate their money after spending time in the U.S.
Here's Another Example Of When Not To Call 911
Taco Bell ran out of soft and hard taco shells. This was apparently so disturbing one customer called the police. Authorities said it was beyond their jurisdiction.
FBI's Website Reveals A Case Involving Bigfoot
Page 1 is a scanned document dated Dec. 15, 1976. It's a letter about lab examinations concerning Bigfoot. The FBI examined 15 unidentified hairs and tissue. It turns out the source was a deer.
Sudan's Transitional Military Council Cracks Down On Protesters
NPR's Noel King talks to Sudanese activist Dalia El Roubi about the violent crackdown Sudan's Transitional Military Council is undertaking against demonstrators. Dozens of protesters are dead.
Critics See VA Change As A Move Toward Privatizing The Agency
by Quil Lawrence
A major change in how the Department of Veterans Affairs uses private health care providers goes into effect Thursday amid concerns that it could drain resources from the VA into the private sector.
Young Baker Takes His Family To Disney On Profits From Cupcake Sales
Isaiah Tuckett, 14, sold thousands of dollars worth of homemade cupcakes — enough to take all seven of his family members to Disney World. Isaiah's new goal is to save up for a pickup truck.
NYC Invests In Permanent Housing For Homeless. Will Phase Out Hotel Use
by Sarah Gonzalez
New York City has a law that guarantees everyone a right to shelter, but there aren't enough homeless shelters. The city has turned to renting out hotel rooms.