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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.
Death Toll Rises After Sudan's Military Fires On Sit-In Protesters
Dozens of pro-democracy protesters in Sudan have been killed in recent clashes with security forces. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Nima Elbagir of CNN about the escalation in violence.
TV Game Show 'Jeopardy!' Has A New Champion
Jeopardy! champion James Holzhauer has finally been defeated. The 32-time champion fell just short of the show's earnings record. He set a record by winning $131,127 in a single game.
How Would Planned Tariffs Against Mexico Affect U.S. Auto Industry?
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Kristin Dziczek, vice president of the non-partisan Center for Automotive Research, about the impact tariffs imposed on Mexico could have on the U.S. auto industry.
More than a Medical Record: Storytelling Helps Fill the Gaps Between Patients and Hospital Staff
by Bram Sable-Smith
VA hospitals are pioneering the use of storytelling to strengthen the relationships patients have with doctors and nurses. With more information about patients, there may be some health benefits.
President Trump Arrives In Britain For A State Visit
by Frank Langfitt
President Trump is set to meet with prime minister Theresa May. She is preparing to leave her job amid Britain's Brexit chaos.
Virginia Beach Mourns As Probe Into Mass Shooting Continues
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to NPR's Bobby Allyn on the ongoing investigation into the shooting. She also talks to David Frum of The Atlantic, who offers his perspective on the future of gun policy.
Trump's U.K. Visit Puts Strain On The Countries' Special Relationship
by Frank Langfitt
President Trump begins a state visit to the United Kingdom Monday that has him wading into Britain's messy Brexit politics, again. He meets Tuesday with exiting Prime Minister Theresa May.
A Foot In Both Worlds: Pushing For Academic Freedom In China
by Steve Inskeep
Some people have a foot in the U.S. and China. We visit Duke University's satellite campus in China. The vice chancellor, an American, allows debate — knowing the Communist Party is active on campus.
The Latest Style In Men's Bathing Suits
It's called the "jeado." Swimming briefs — and we mean brief — with a blue jean print. Online retailer Shinesty is selling the swimsuit for $39.99
Calif. Democratic Party Convention Offers Spotlight To Presidential Candidates
by Scott Detrow
More than a dozen Democratic presidential candidates were in California over the weekend for the state's Democratic Party convention. Joe Biden was in Ohio, speaking at a Human Rights Campaign dinner.