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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.
Deadly Tornadoes Strike Midwest
Several tornadoes struck Missouri overnight, destroying homes and leaving at least three dead in the state. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
Trump Loses Another Bid To Prevent Congress From Seeing His Financials
by Jim Zarroli
A federal judge in New York has rebuffed President Trump's request to block Deutsche Bank, his longtime bank, from handing over financial records to two House committees.
U.S. May Blacklist Chinese Surveillance Firm, 'New York Times' Reports
by Rob Schmitz
The Trump administration is considering limiting Chinese surveillance company Hikvision's ability to buy American technology, according to reporting from The New York Times.
'American Taliban' To Be Released From Prison Thursday
by Hannah Allam
John Walker Lindh will be set free from prison after serving 17 years of a 20-year sentence. His release tests how the government will deal with extremists who have served their time.
Older Britons Complain U.K. Has Been Bullied In Brexit Negotiations
by Frank Langfitt
Brexiteers, nostalgic for the days of the British Empire, feel Europe still owes them from rescuing the continent from the Nazis, and complain the European Union has humiliated their prime minister.
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Says New $20 Bill Won't Come Out Until 2028
by Don Gonyea
Steven Mnuchin confirmed Wednesday that an Obama-era plan to put the image of anti-slavery campaigner Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, would not be enacted during the Trump administration.
Democrats Are Divided Over Whether To Pursue Impeaching Trump
Rachel Martin talks to political consultant David Axelrod, who ran President Obama's campaigns, about the rift within the Democratic Party over whether to impeach President Trump.
Low-Key Election Supervisors' Meeting Takes On New Dimension
by Pam Fessler
Florida's 67 election supervisors are meeting after it was revealed that two counties had their election systems hacked in 2016. They are discussing how to secure systems for next year's elections.
8th-Grader From Texas Wins 2019 National Geographic Bee
Three finalists competed Wednesday to take home the title at the National Geographic Bee. The winner is Nihar Janga of Texas, who was a GeoBee finalist in 2018.
Kurt Cobain's Used Paper Plate Sold At California Auction
The Nirvana frontman was eating pizza before a 1990 show in Washington, D.C., and he needed to write down his set list on. He grabbed his plate and listed the songs. The plate sold for $22,000.