Percival Everett, Author of ‘James,’ Wins National Book Award for Fiction

Jason De León received the nonfiction award for “Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling.”

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L.A. author Percival Everett wins National Book Award for retelling of 'Huck Finn'

USC professor Percival Everett wins the National Book Award for Fiction for 'James,' a retelling of 'Huckleberry Finn' from the character Jim's point of view.

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Percival Everett and Jason De León win National Book Awards

Percival Everett’s “James” has won the National Book Award for fiction

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Percival Everett's 'James' is a finalist for Carnegie Medal for fiction

Percival Everett’s “James” has received yet another literary nomination

Entertainment - ABC News - November 12

Percival Everett and Samantha Harvey favourites to win 2024 Booker prize

American author Everett and British writer Harvey have been given the shortest odds of winning the £50,000 literary prize but Ladbrokes say the ‘race is wide-open’. Percival Everett and Samantha ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

How the lives of human smugglers surprised this award-winning author

National Book Award non-fiction winner Jason De León says writing about human smugglers taught him unexpected lessons — as immigration remains a political flashpoint.

Best books of 2024: Literary non-fiction

Carl Wilkinson selects his must-read titles

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Samantha Harvey’s ‘Orbital’ wins Booker Prize for fiction

Judges praise ‘beautiful and miraculous’ novel that tells the story of astronauts on the International Space Station

Business - Financial Times - November 12

James returns for Wales' final Nations League games

Fit-again Daniel James returns for Wales, while in-form Rubin Colwill is recalled for their final Nations League games.

British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction

Entertainment - ABC News - November 12

British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction

British writer Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for fiction with “Orbital,” a short, wonder-filled novel set aboard the International Space Station

World - ABC News - November 13

James and Davis help Lakers extend winning start

LeBron James and Anthony Davis combine for 63 points as the LA Lakers come from behind to beat the Sacramento Kings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Royals' Perez wins Roberto Clemente Award

Catcher Salvador Perez becomes the first Kansas City Royals player to win the Roberto Clemente Award, which honors the MLB player whose humanitarian efforts exemplify off-the-field service.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

'Prison turned me into an award-winning artist'

Leeds-based Kevin Devonport says his life spiralled into criminality after leaving the Army.

Morgan Wallen Wins CMA’s Entertainer of the Year Award

The singer, who is among the most popular artists in music, won country’s top prize in absentia, three years after being rebuked by the genre’s gatekeepers.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Advocates fear national book ban under unified GOP government

A Republican trifecta in Washington is raising concerns over the potential for national book ban legislation. Congressional Republicans have shown increased interest in the possibility, with House ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Bronny James G League debut: LeBron James, Anthony Davis in attendance for South Bay Lakers' convincing win

The younger James put up six points, four rebounds and three assists

Sports - CBS Sports - November 10

British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize with space story

The first book set in space to win, Orbital follows astronauts in the International Space Station.

Toronto author Anne Michaels wins Giller Prize for novel 'Held'

Poet-novelist Anne Michaels has won the Giller Prize for her novel “Held,” a multi-generational examination of war and trauma

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Toronto author Anne Michaels wins Giller Prize for novel 'Held'

Poet-novelist Anne Michaels has won the Giller Prize for her novel “Held,” a multi-generational examination of war and trauma

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

LeBron James continues to impress Lakers coach JJ Redick with his 'insane' feats

The Lakers defeated the Kings in a game of big momentum changes, including L.A.'s 21-0 run to start the fourth quarter, for their best start since 2010.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

LeBron James and Lakers 'take two steps forward' in win over Raptors

LeBron James scores 27 points and Anthony Davis returns to form, finishing with 38 points and 12 rebounds in the Lakers' 131-125 win over Toronto.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Another LeBron James triple-double leads Lakers to third win in a row

LeBron James has his third consecutive triple-double as the Lakers defeat the Memphis Grizzlies.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

MLB Awards Week results, analysis: Judge and Ohtani both unanimous MVP winners

Baseball's best collected their hardware this week -- culminating with the Most Valuable Players in the AL and NL.

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Thieves made off with 48,000 pounds of award-winning cheddar

A con artist posing as a wholesale distributor for a major French retailer had made off with $390,000 worth of cheese.

Royals catcher Salvador Perez wins MLB's Clemente Award for philanthropy

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez has been chosen the winner of MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award for philanthropy

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Rodri wins Ballon d'Or award for best men's player in world soccer

The 28-year-old Rodri won the prestigious award for the first time after helping Manchester City win the Premier League.

Shetland man’s bond with otter becomes subject of award-winning film

Documentary about Billy Mail’s connection with orphaned pup Molly airs on National Geographic next week. National Geographic will be streaming a new documentary about an unlikely bond between a man ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Paul Skenes and Luis Gil win Baseball Digest rookie of the year awards

Jackson Merrill and Colton Cowser were the runners-up in the NL and AL, respectively.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

The UK’s Award-Winning Centenary Building May be Reduced to Rubble

A building once celebrated for its innovation is deemed obsolete. Those trying to save it ask what its demolition means for British architecture.

World - The New York Times - November 13

Pirates' Skenes, Yanks' Gil named Rookies of Year

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was named the National League's Rookie of the Year on Monday, beating out a loaded field that included Jackson Merrill and Jackson Chourio, and New York Yankees ...

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

Guardian Australia wins Walkley innovation award for Gaza interactive

Story showcasing text messages between Palestinian friends at start of Israel-Gaza war claims gong at 69th annual awards. Guardian Australia has claimed an award for innovation at the 69th annual ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Romania awarded win over Kosovo after walk-off

Romania have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Kosovo after their Nations League match in Bucharest was abandoned, UEFA said on Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Braves' Sale, Tigers' Skubal win Cy Young Awards

The Tigers' Tarik Skubal was the unanimous choice to win the Cy Young Award in the American League, while Braves pitcher Chris Sale won in the National League.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMA Awards, but Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year

It was mostly Chris Stapleton’s night at the Country Music Association Awards

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Stapleton wins 4 awards, Morgan Wallen named Entertainer of the Year at CMAs

Chris Stapleton took home four awards at the Country Music Association Awards, including song of the year and male vocalist of the year, but Morgan Wallen grabbed the night's biggest prize, ...

Yankees' Aaron Judge and Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani win MLB MVP awards

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge were named MVP of the National League and the American League, respectively, MLB announced Thursday.

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