NPR News: 'Taiwan Travelogue' wins the 2026 International Booker Prize

'Taiwan Travelogue' wins the 2026 International Booker Prize
The novel is the first work translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the award, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

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NPR News: In the face of devastating loss, Jesmyn Ward holds onto 'respair'

In the face of devastating loss, Jesmyn Ward holds onto 'respair'
Ward learned the term "respair" — meaning the recovery of hope after despair — during the pandemic. Her new book On Witness and Respair is an essay collection on grief, motherhood and survival.

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NPR News: 15 books our critics can't wait for this summer

15 books our critics can't wait for this summer
A gothic horror tale, a creepy science-fiction romp, a sweeping romance, an intergenerational saga, a book about birds — here are the fiction and nonfiction our critics are most looking forward to.

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NPR News: Colbert's last episodes: What happened on 'The Late Show' last night

Colbert's last episodes: What happened on 'The Late Show' last night
Stephen Colbert spent Monday's show revisiting material that never made it to air, performing for a studio audience made up entirely of his staff.

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NPR News: 'SNL' just wrapped its 51st season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests

'SNL' just wrapped its 51st season: It's time to cruelly rank its musical guests
The latest season of Saturday Night Live felt transitional in many ways, but it was full of blockbuster pop stars, up-and-coming bands and musical legends. We ranked them from worst to best.

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NPR News: Son of radicals, Zayd Ayers Dohrn details a childhood underground and on the run

Son of radicals, Zayd Ayers Dohrn details a childhood underground and on the run
Dohrn's parents, Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn, helped found the the Weather Underground. "I knew that the FBI was chasing us," he says. His memoir is Dangerous, Dirty, Violent, and Young.

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NPR News: For 20 years, Stephen Colbert distinguished truth from truthiness

For 20 years, Stephen Colbert distinguished truth from truthiness
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ends on Thursday. Here's how he has evolved to meet the moment.

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NPR News: Harrison Ford gets an honorary doctorate and addresses the class of 2026

Harrison Ford gets an honorary doctorate and addresses the class of 2026
Harrison Ford now has an honorary doctorate from Arizona State University, and his speech was cheered by the ASU Class of 2026.

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NPR News: Sunday Puzzle: Between the lines

Sunday Puzzle: Between the lines
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with WAMU listener Erin Kealiher and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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NPR News: Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win

Bulgarian banger 'Bangaranga' bags country its 1st Eurovision win
Bulgaria was not among the favorites to win. But performer Dara's catchy, banging anthem bested 24 other nations at the 70th edition of the international singing extravaganza.

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NPR News: 'Wait Wait' for May 16. 2026: With Not My Job guest Ken Jennings

'Wait Wait' for May 16. 2026: With Not My Job guest Ken Jennings


This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest Ken Jennings and panelists Tom Bodett, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Faith Salie

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NPR News: Harvey Weinstein's third sex crimes trial in New York ends in mistrial

Harvey Weinstein's third sex crimes trial in New York ends in mistrial
It was the second time in a year a jury was unable to reach a verdict on a rape charge brought by Jessica Mann.

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