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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 fictionEntertainment - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
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.”Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago -
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 -
Percival Everett's 'James' is a finalist for Carnegie Medal for fiction
Percival Everett’s “James” has received yet another literary nominationEntertainment - ABC News - November 12 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Jack Draper runs out of steam at Paris Masters as Alex de Minaur wins three-setter
Alex de Minaur wins 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 to make quarter-finals Carlos Alcaraz falls to shock defeat against Ugo Humbert It was not until 10pm on Wednesday night that Jack Draper finally returned to ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
MLB Awards Week predictions, results, analysis: Sale, Skubal win Cy Young awards
Baseball's best players and managers of 2024 collect their hardware this week -- continuing with the top pitchers in the AL and NL.Sports - ESPN - 7 hours ago -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
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 philanthropySports - 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.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - 1 hour 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 - 5 hours 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 AwardsEntertainment - ABC News - 1 hour ago -
Trump win boosts book sales from "The Handmaid's Tale" to "Hillbilly Elegy"
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."Politics - CBS News - November 8 -
Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves has been named the National League Cy Young Award winner
Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves has been named the National League Cy Young Award winnerSports - ABC News - 10 hours ago -
Jamie Oliver apologises after his children’s book is criticised for ‘stereotyping’ First Nations Australians
Exclusive: Publisher takes responsibility for the failure to consult Indigenous groups, who say the fantasy novel trivialises complex and painful histories. Jamie Oliver says he is “devastated” by ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Children's book by chef Jamie Oliver is withdrawn after criticism from Indigenous Australians
A children’s book written by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been withdrawn from sale after it was criticized for causing offense to Indigenous AustraliansWorld - ABC News - November 10 -
Biden to address nation after decisive Trump win
President Biden will address the nation Thursday following President-elect Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential race. The president’s remarks are slated for 11 a.m. in the Rose Garden at the ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Jason Kelce apologizes for cellphone incident
Jason Kelce apologized during ESPN's "Monday Night Football" pregame show for grabbing the phone of an unruly fan and spiking it to the ground before the Ohio State-Penn State game Saturday.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Ursula K. Le Guinn's Award-Winning Earthsea Illustrated Omnibus Is Only $31 At Amazon
The special illustrated omnibus edition of Ursula K. Le Guinn's acclaimed Earthsea fantasy series is nearly 50% off at Amazon right now. The Books of Earthsea: The Complete Illustrated Edition ...Tech - GameSpot - October 22 -
NASCAR officially ends 53-year controversy by awarding Bobby Allison his 85th career win from race in 1971
Allison, who was not given credit for a win at Bowman Gray, now takes sole possession of fourth on NASCAR's all-time wins listSports - CBS Sports - October 23 -
Royals All-Star Salvador Perez wins MLB's 2024 Roberto Clemente Award
Perez will be honored ahead of Monday's Game 3 at Yankee StadiumSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
Ballon d’Or 2024: Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí win the top awards – live updates
Real Madrid boycott show with Vinícius Jr second Any thoughts? You can email Niall Another early arrival at the ceremony is Marcel Desailly. As good an excuse as any to recommend Jonathan ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Spaniards Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d'Or award as Real Madrid snubs ceremony
Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or award on Monday as the world’s best soccer players, while Real Madrid snubbed the star-studded ceremony in Paris ...Sports - ABC News - October 28 -
Manchester City midfielder Rodri wins the men's Ballon d'Or award for the world’s best soccer player
Manchester City midfielder Rodri wins the men's Ballon d'Or award for the world’s best soccer playerSports - ABC News - October 28 -
Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmatí wins the Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best women's soccer player
Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmatí wins the Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best women's soccer playerSports - ABC News - October 28 -
World Series: Freddie Freeman wins MVP award after tying record with 12 RBIs for Dodgers
When the World Series started, it was hard to figure what Freddie Freeman would be able to provide for the Los Angeles DodgersSports - ABC News - October 31 -
Taylor Swift wins big as MTV Europe Awards remember One Direction's Liam Payne
Singer and show host Rita Ora paid an emotional tribute to late One Direction member Liam Payne at the MTV Europe Music Awards, where Taylor Swift scooped four trophies.Top stories - NBC News - November 11