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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.
A Fiat Chrysler Merger With Renault Would Create 3rd Biggest Car Maker
by Camila Domonoske
French car maker Renault is considering a merger proposal from Fiat Chrysler, which has been looking for a partner for a while — and there are limited partners available.
The First State Trial Of The Opioid Epidemic Is About To Begin
by Jackie Fortier
On Tuesday, the first trial of an opioid manufacturer is scheduled to begin in Norman, Okla. Johnson & Johnson is accused of selling highly addictive drugs using deceptive marketing practices.
2 Killed During Stabbing Attack In Japan
by Anthony Kuhn
A group of school children in Kawasaki were waiting for a bus when a man allegedly stabbed more than a dozen people. The suspect is in custody, but the motive for the attack is unknown.
10 Missouri Inmates Receive Associate Degrees From Washington University
Washington University in St. Louis graduated its first class of people serving prison terms, thanks to a partnership with Missouri Eastern Correctional Center.
What Happens When A World-Class Athlete Decides To Have A Baby
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to sprinter Allyson Felix, an Olympic champion, about her contract with Nike through pregnancy.
Highly Orchestrated Pillow Fight Takes Place In Japanese Town
When the game starts, five player are quote "sleeping" all tucked in — then a whistle is blown and the fight begins. Reuters describes it as a mix between dodgeball and chess.
What Parliamentary Elections Could Mean For The Future Of The EU
Steve Inskeep talks to former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt, who discusses the EU parliamentary elections that concluded Sunday. Bildt is now co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations.
High Voter Turn Out For European Parliamentary Elections
Centrists in Europe have lost their majority. After Europe's parliamentary elections over the weekend, nationalist and far-right parties got a boost in their share of power.