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Jason Mott, Tiya Miles win National Book Awards

Jason Mott, Tiya Miles win National Book Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Mott's "Hell of a Book,” a surreal meta-narrative about an author's promotional tour and his haunted past and present, has won the National Book Award for fiction — a plot twist Mott did not imagine for himself.
Neil deGrasse Tyson book ‘Starry Messenger’ coming in 2022

Neil deGrasse Tyson book ‘Starry Messenger’ coming in 2022

NEW YORK (AP) — Neil deGrasse Tyson has a new publisher and high ambitions for his next book.
Why can't some COVID-19 vaccinated people travel to the US?

Why can't some COVID-19 vaccinated people travel to the US?

Why can't some COVID-19 vaccinated people travel to the U.S.? Because they might not be vaccinated with shots recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or the World Health Organization.
How to bounce back after a business fails

How to bounce back after a business fails

For small-business owners, failure isn’t an option — it’s a reality. For example, consider the roughly 733,000 businesses that launched in the U.S. in the year leading up to March 2016.
US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in one year, officials say

US overdose deaths topped 100,000 in one year, officials say

NEW YORK (AP) — An estimated 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year, a never-before-seen milestone that health officials say is tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and a more dangerous drug supply.
Journalist Maria Ressa reflects on Nobel Peace Prize win

Journalist Maria Ressa reflects on Nobel Peace Prize win

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Maria Ressa says much still remains uncertain about her life in the month since she became the first ever Filipino and the first working journalist in more than 80 years to win the Nobel Peace Prize .
Rapper Young Dolph fatally shot at Tennessee cookie shop

Rapper Young Dolph fatally shot at Tennessee cookie shop

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Rapper Young Dolph, widely admired in the hip-hop community for his authenticity and fierce independence, was shot and killed Wednesday inside a beloved local cookie shop in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, authorities said.
Chic hotel opening in New York City celebrates Broadway

Chic hotel opening in New York City celebrates Broadway

NEW YORK (AP) — Visitors to the latest chic hotel to open in New York's theater district can easily walk to any Broadway show — or they can stay inside and celebrate them.
Lawsuit: Baldwin had no reason to fire in 'Rust' shooting

Lawsuit: Baldwin had no reason to fire in 'Rust' shooting

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that Alec Baldwin recklessly fired a gun when it wasn't called for in the script when he shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza on the New Mexico set of the
After record low, monarch butterflies return to California

After record low, monarch butterflies return to California

PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (AP) — There is a ray of hope for the vanishing orange-and-black Western monarch butterflies.
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