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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.
Missouri Clinic That Performs Abortions Fights To Stay Open
The clinic in Saint Louis is suing to stay open. If it closes, Missouri would be the first state to eliminate any legal abortion access since the procedure was legalized more than 40 years ago.
Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs On Mexico
The president is hitting Mexico with new tariffs to pressure it to crack down on the migrant surge. Luis de la Calle, a former minister at the Mexican Embassy in Washington, weighs in on the topic.
FDA Questions Safety And Marketing Of Cannabidiol, Known As CBD
by Allison Aubrey
The FDA holds a hearing Friday on CBD, a popular extract of the cannabis plant. The FDA sent warning letters to companies about illegal marketing practices, and says it needs more data about safety.
Fire Department In Britain Spent Hours Trying To Rescue A Cat
A cat named Hatty climbed onto a railroad bridge, and the BBC reports firefighters on ladders could not reach the animal. After the failed rescue, the cat eventually climbed down herself.
Rapper Lil Nas X Performs For Elementary School Children
Lil Nas X was taken by surprise when he began his song "Old Town Road," and the kids started dancing and jumping — and basically took over.
Marathon Spelling Bee Ends With Historic 8 Co-Champions
The Scripps National Spelling Bee ends with a record eight co-champions. The eight finalists out-spelled 557 other contestants ranging in age from 7 to 15 over the course of three days.
Catch The Wave: Commonalities Of Surfing And Finances
In recent years, technology, education and government regulation have helped make the sport of surfing and finance less risky. Both have a lot in common and teach us a lot about risk.
News Brief: Tariffs On Mexico, Missouri Clinic, Rotavirus Vaccine
Trump announces a 5% tax on all goods from Mexico. Missouri may soon be without a clinic that provides abortions. And, which companies stepped up to supply the rotavirus vaccine in West Africa.
Venezuelan Opposition Is Open For More Talks With Maduro, Guaidó Says
NPR's Noel King talks to NPR's John Otis, who is in Caracas, Venezuela, about his interview with opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who is locked in a power struggle with President Nicolás Maduro.
Toronto Superfan To Sit Courtside For Raptors' Historic Game
Nav Bhatia, a Sikh immigrant and superfan, has been to every Toronto Raptors home game since the franchise started in 1995. He'll be courtside for the Raptors' first NBA Finals appearance in history.