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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.
The Oscars are all the buzz — but not for the reason one would expect
Will Smith stormed on stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock after he'd made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's hair. Smith later went on to win his first Oscar but he had overshadowed his own victory.
Buying pet lions became a dangerous trend among the wealthy during the pandemic
by Jason Beaubien
During the pandemic a trend in other countries caught on with wealthy Iraqis: buying lions for keeping at home.
We know about long COVID. Should there be a medium COVID?
by Nina Feldman
When COVID-19 symptoms linger for weeks, but not long enough to become long COVID, it's confusing and scary for patients. Doctors say this is common. Should we start talking about medium COVID?
Lawsuit seeks to keep GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from running for reelection
by Sam Gringlas
Some Georgia voters filed a legal challenge arguing that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is constitutionally disqualified from holding office because of her involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Examining the humanitarian crisis parallels, created by war, in Ukraine and Syria
NPR's A Martinez talks to Bob Kitchen of the aid group the International Rescue Committee, about the humanitarian lessons for Ukraine from the war in Syria.
2 sisters reminance about the family's laundry business in Hollywood
by Jo Corona
Suzi and Donna Wong grew up just minutes from the big movie studios, but a world away. There dad moved to the U.S. from China and opened a laundry business on Melrose Avenue in 1949.
A year ago tensions between the press and police erupted in Los Angeles
At a homeless encampment, police cracked down on protesters and journalists. Press advocates say that night of chaos was the capstone on tensions that had been building for years.
Officials hope Miami Beach spring break curfew will discourage violence
by Greg Allen
Miami Beach has imposed a midnight spring break curfew and declared a state of emergency after shootings left five people wounded.
In Poland, Biden will be a short drive from the Ukrainian border
President Biden is spending time in Poland to show support for allies on NATO's eastern flank nervous about Russia's invasion of Ukraine — and grappling with an influx of refugees from the war.
News brief: Virginia Thomas' texts, life in Kyiv, Biden visits Poland
Texts reveal how conservative activist Ginni Thomas tried to influence the 2020 presidential election. Ukrainian troops push back Russian forces near Kyiv. After NATO's meeting, Biden heads to Poland.
Police near Manchester, England, responded to an urgent call about a tiger
A witness reported a tiger was resting in someone's yard and pawing at the grass. A thorough investigation determined that the tiger was a giant stuffed animal.