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A German novel about a tortured love affair wins 2024 International Booker Prize

Author Jenny Erpenbeck's novel Kairos was named this year's winner of the International Booker Prize. Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images hide caption

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A German novel about a tortured love affair wins 2024 International Booker Prize

by Andrew Limbong

A German novel about a tortured love affair wins 2024 International Booker Prize

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Health

Research into the chemical found in ecstasy is plagued with allegations of misconduct

by Will Stone

Research into the chemical found in ecstasy is plagued with allegations of misconduct

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National

In Nebraska, there's a battle on the ballot over abortion

by Elizabeth Rembert

In Nebraska, there's a battle on the ballot over abortion

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Climate

Do your plane rides feel bumpier than usual? There's a reason for that

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Asia

A popular place to see Japan's Mount Fuji used to be in front of a convenience store

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National

Why in Alaska foreign teachers can make up more than half the staff

by Emily Schwing

Why in Alaska foreign teachers can make up more than half the staff

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National

Summer fire season nears as many wildland firefighting jobs are vacant

by Kirk Siegler

Summer fire season nears as many wildland firefighting jobs are vacant

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Asia

Vietnam's top security official is confirmed as president

by Michael Sullivan

Vietnam's top security official is confirmed as president

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Middle East

Spain, Norway and Ireland will recognize an independent Palestinian state

by Leila Fadel , Miguel Macias

Spain, Norway and Ireland will recognize an independent Palestinian state

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Europe

Former NATO secretary-general wants to see Ukraine admitted to NATO quickly

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National

Fani Willis and the judge presiding over Ga. Trump election case defeat challengers

by Sam Gringlas

Fani Willis and the judge presiding over Ga. Trump election case defeat challengers

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Africa

Kenyan-led forces will arrive in Haiti to help combat gang violence

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Research News

Scientists tracking Antarctic sea ice levels spotted a big shift in 2023

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National

UC Santa Cruz workers strike in solidarity with pro-Palestinian protesters

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NPR Investigations: Off The Mark

For decades, site markers left out who committed Utah's Mountain Meadows Massacre

by David Condos

For decades, site markers left out who committed Utah's Mountain Meadows Massacre

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Business

A canned water brand says it's giving away a fighter jet — for real

National

Amid cybersecurity crisis at Ascension hospitals, workflows are disrupted

by Olivia Aldridge

Amid cybersecurity crisis at Ascension hospitals, workflows are disrupted

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Law

Classified documents case: Lawyers for Trump will be in a Florida courtroom

by Leila Fadel , Greg Allen

Classified documents case: Lawyers for Trump will be in a Florida courtroom

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National

What do border politics look like along the U.S.-Mexico border?

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Middle East

3 European nations break with U.S. and formally recognize an independent Palestine

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Morning news brief

A German novel about a tortured love affair wins 2024 International Booker Prize

Research into the chemical found in ecstasy is plagued with allegations of misconduct

In Nebraska, there's a battle on the ballot over abortion

Do your plane rides feel bumpier than usual? There's a reason for that

A popular place to see Japan's Mount Fuji used to be in front of a convenience store

Why in Alaska foreign teachers can make up more than half the staff

Summer fire season nears as many wildland firefighting jobs are vacant

Vietnam's top security official is confirmed as president

Spain, Norway and Ireland will recognize an independent Palestinian state

Former NATO secretary-general wants to see Ukraine admitted to NATO quickly

Fani Willis and the judge presiding over Ga. Trump election case defeat challengers

Kenyan-led forces will arrive in Haiti to help combat gang violence

Scientists tracking Antarctic sea ice levels spotted a big shift in 2023

UC Santa Cruz workers strike in solidarity with pro-Palestinian protesters

For decades, site markers left out who committed Utah's Mountain Meadows Massacre

A canned water brand says it's giving away a fighter jet — for real

Amid cybersecurity crisis at Ascension hospitals, workflows are disrupted

Classified documents case: Lawyers for Trump will be in a Florida courtroom

What do border politics look like along the U.S.-Mexico border?

3 European nations break with U.S. and formally recognize an independent Palestine

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