'Demon Copperhead' author Barbara Kingsolver to receive National Book Award for lifetime achievement
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NBC News - Top stories
Jailed Cuban dissident leader wins Norwegian human rights award
The Rafto prize was given to Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara for his “fearless opposition to authoritarianism through art.”2 hours ago -
The New York Times - Health
Research Leading to Ozempic Honored by 2024 Lasker Awards
Three scientists were recognized by the Lasker Awards for their work on the GLP-1 hormone. Others were honored for work to stop H.I.V. and for immune system discoveries.3 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Jimmy Carter receives Holbrooke award from Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation
Less than two weeks before his 100th birthday, former President Jimmy Carter is receiving an award from the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation6 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
'Hidden Figures' of the space race receive Congress' highest honor at medal ceremony
The hidden figures of the space race have been recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony8 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Ray Dalio calls upcoming U.S. election the most consequential of his lifetime
Speaking to CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" on Thursday, the founder of Bridgewater Associates explained that what the U.S. needs is "broad-based prosperity."14 hours ago -
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ABC News - Sports
WNBA awards Portland an expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
The WNBA is headed back to Portland, with Oregon's biggest city getting an expansion team that will begin play in 202616 hours ago - WNBA -
CBS News - Top stories
NASA's "Hidden Figures" awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The women who contributed to NASA's success in the space race were recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal Wednesday, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress. They included the four ...16 hours ago -
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Dozens injured after wagon overturns at apple orchard: Authorities
More than two dozen people were injured, including three critically, after a wagon overturned at an apple orchard in Wisconsin, authorities said.16 hours ago - Apple -
VentureBeat - Tech
Grounding LLMs in reality: How one company achieved 70% productivity boost with gen AI
Drip Capital overcame AI challenges like hallucinations, improved document processing efficiency and applied AI to risk assessment.17 hours ago -
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NASA's 'Hidden Figures' awarded Congressional Gold Medal for groundbreaking work
The Black NASA female mathematicians and aeronautical engineers referred to as the "Hidden Figures" were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal this week.17 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter hopes to play cornerback and receiver at the next level, too
Colorado coach Deion Sanders has one of the top receivers in college football17 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Wide Receivers: Start George Pickens now, plus more sleepers
Wide receivers you want in Week 3 lineups, and those you should avoid17 hours ago - Fantasy Football -
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'Hidden Figures' of the space race receive Congress' highest honor at medal ceremony
The hidden figures of the space race have been recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony19 hours ago -
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Billie Jean King to become first solo female athlete to receive Congressional Gold Medal
Billie Jean King will become the first individual female athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.19 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
California court slams state water regulators for overstepping authority in key agricultural hub
A California Superior Court has cracked down on state regulators for penalizing a key agricultural region's water managers, chastising officials for potentially unlawful behavior. Judge Kathy ...19 hours ago - California -
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Nelson DeMille, author of action-packed adventures, dies at 81
The family of best-selling author Nelson DeMille said he "fought a valiant nine-month battle with esophageal cancer."20 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Senate confirms 12th LGBTQ lifetime judge under Biden, breaking Obama-era record
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the 12th openly LGBTQ person to the federal bench since President Biden took office, the most of any presidential administration. The Democratic-controlled Senate ...23 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Rep. Luna says authorities investigating 'very serious shooting threat' against her
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) said she was the subject of a “very serious shooting threat,” and she blamed "rhetoric" coming from "the left." "Over the last few weeks, I have received an ...Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Rory McIlroy shares two hurdles PGA Tour, LIV Golf must clear to achieve deal between leagues
The world No. 3 spoke Wednesday ahead of the DP World Tour's flagship event at WentworthYesterday - LIV Golf -
CBS Sports - Sports
Why fans will receive free food at Chiefs-Falcons Week 3 matchup on 'Sunday Night Football'
Arthur Blank is pulling out all the stopsYesterday - NFL -
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WNBA awards Portland expansion franchise that will begin play in 2026
Portland, Golden State and Toronto will all be joining the league over the next two years.Yesterday - WNBA -
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Millennials and Gen Z are buying homes with friends to achieve their homeownership dreams
Data shows that splitting home ownership is on the rise, and could even be the new normal as younger generations navigate the market. A survey from earlier this year found nearly 15% of Americans ...Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
The week's bestselling books, Sept. 22
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
Awards tracker: Wilson, Clark are unanimous picks
The final week of the regular season is upon us, which means it's time for voters to submit official award ballots.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Bestselling author Julia Alvarez is the subject of a new PBS documentary
"Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined" covers her breakout semi-autobiographical novel "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" and her searing bestseller "In the Time of the Butterflies."Yesterday -
The New York Times - Tech
Caroline Ellison, Star Witness in FTX Case, Should Receive Lenient Sentence, Prosecutors Signal
Ms. Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried’s former girlfriend and a top executive in his empire, is set to be sentenced on Sept. 24 for her role in the collapse of the crypto exchange.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Fantasy Football Week 3 Wide Receiver Preview: Waiver adds, starts, sits, stashes, and more
Everything you need to know about wide receiver in Week 3Yesterday - Fantasy Football -
Inc. - Business
Pentagon Awards Startup Rocket Motor Maker Ursa Major $12.5 Million
The Pentagon turns to smaller private companies as it tries to build up supplies depleted by supporting Ukraine and Israel.Yesterday -
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Apple Books charts for week ending Sept. 16Yesterday - Apple -
The Hill - Politics
DeSantis: Florida authorities launching criminal probe of Trump assassination attempt
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Tuesday that the state is launching a criminal probe into the apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump at his golf course in West Palm Beach, ...2 days ago - Florida -
ABC News - World
Extremists attack a military training camp in Mali's capital and authorities close its airport
Mali's army says extremists attacked military training camp as explosions were heard in the area2 days ago -
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Sean Combs arrested at NYC hotel by federal authorities
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested at a New York hotel by federal agents based on a sealed indictment filed by the Southern District of New York. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley recaps how the ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Emmy Awards ratings up more than 50%, reversing record lows
The Emmys telecast on ABC reached nearly 7 million viewers, a jump of more than 50% from the record low of the last ceremony in January2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Authorities say armed suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt hid along golf course for nearly 12 hours
New police body camera video shows the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt of former President Trump, 58-year-old Ryan Routh, as he was arrested Sunday in Florida. In court documents, ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Microsoft Boosts Dividend, Authorizes Buyback of Up to $60 Billion
Microsoft will raise its quarterly payout by about 11% and begin a new stock-buyback program.2 days ago - Microsoft -
The Guardian - World
Intrigue, desire … and awful landlords: why queer authors are suddenly writing about houses
A settled domestic life can seem like a pipe dream for some LGBTQ+ writers, especially in the midst of a housing crisis. Yet novelists such as Booker nominated Yael van der Wouden are finding that ...2 days ago