Alice Munro, Nobel Prize-winning short story author, dies at 92 The Canadian writer was known for her masterfully crafted short stories. Throughout her long career, she earned a number of prestigious awards including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2013. Andrew Limbong
Fallout continues from the Miss USA resignations as a runner-up declines the crown After a pair of resignations rocked the pageant world, organizers have found a replacement for Miss USA but not Miss Teen USA. Last year's runner-up said this week that she turned down the crown. Rachel Treisman
System of a Down's Serj Tankian on his memoir, why a new album hasn't come since 2005 System of a Down singer Serj Tankian covers fleeing the Lebanese Civil War as a child, advocating for recognition of the Armenian Genocide, and why his band hasn't made a new album since 2005. A Martinez
How a missionary's gift to a family in Mexico changed the trajectory of generations On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from NPR's Hidden Brain, Joy Diaz remembers the missionary who gave her family a life-changing gift.
Could a 'miracle' weight loss drug mean the end the body positivity movement? Body acceptance activists have been trying to change American attitudes toward being overweight for generations. Could a "miracle" drug for weight loss mean the end of the body positivity movement? Karen Zamora
Switzerland wins Eurovision with song 'The Code' Switzerland won the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend in Malmo, Sweden. The singer Nemo and their song "The Code" came out on top in a Grand Final of 25 countries. Glen Weldon
This film festival spotlights efforts to preserve and discover lost movies The Restored and Rediscovered film festival begins Monday at the Jacob Burns Film Festival in New York City. It's meant to put a spotlight on movies that have been since lost. Jordan-Marie Smith
Remembering beloved entertainment broadcaster Sam Rubin, dead at 64 Sam Rubin, one of Los Angeles' most beloved entertainment broadcasters, died on Friday at the age of 64. He joined KTLA 5's morning news team in 1991, interviewing actors and musicians. Justine Kenin
Seattle's karaoke hotspot Bush Garden looks to late 2024 reopening, new future Before it closed, Bush Garden was the hangout of choice in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District — not just for drinks but also for some serious karaoke. Later this year the karaoke hotspot will reopen, entering a new chapter in a new home. Ruby de Luna
