Past laureates have included the authors Toni Morrison, Saul Bellow and Ernest Hemingway. The American poet Louise Glück won the 2020 Nobel Prize in literature.

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month and NPR Music is marking it with a Latin Music showcase at Tiny Desk.

California has returned land to a Black family after it was seized decades ago. The story of Bruce's Beach highlights the loss of generational wealth and property that's happened across the country.

Democrats haven't come together to pass an infrastructure bill or agree on the size of the reconciliation measure. They've yet to pass a bill to keep the government funded or raise the debt ceiling.

Democrats and Republicans want to avoid a government shutdown. Senate panel will question a Facebook official over teens' mental health. A judge suspends Britney Spears' dad from her conservatorship.

The new leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party will be the country's next prime minister. The current prime minister is stepping down after serving only one year since taking office in September.

Military officials return to Capitol Hill for more on the Afghan withdrawal. Fumio Kishida will be Japan's next prime minister. Despite arrests, the far-right Proud Boys haven't gone away.

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, NPR's Tiny Desk Home Concert Series is showcasing some of the best acts in Latin music. A preview of what's in store for this week.

After Senate Republicans prevented a resolution to fund the government and raise debt ceiling limit, Democratic congressional leaders are trying to find another way to pass both measures.

The documentary about Britney Spears debuts Tuesday on Netflix. It is about the singer's battle against her father, who she's accused of "conservatorship abuse."

GOP senators blocked a government funding bill in a battle over the debt limit. R. Kelly is found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking. The FBI reports an unprecedented spike in murders in 2020.

The center-left Social Democrats have won the biggest share of the vote in Germany's national election, beating outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right Union bloc in a closely fought race.

On Sunday, Social Democrats beat German Chancellor Merkel's bloc. President Biden's agenda will face many tests this week. New COVID-19 cases have fallen by 20% over the last two weeks.

New COVID-19 cases dropped by 20% over the last two weeks. There's optimism this downward trend could continue. At the same time, millions of Americans are eligible for a Pfizer booster shot.

Sian Proctor, who lifted off earlier this month with three crewmates on the first all-civilian space launch, tells NPR that she "couldn't get enough" of the view from orbit.

It's National Hispanic Heritage Month, and NPR is marking the occasion with music. NPR's Latin Music podcast Alt Latino is showcasing 10 Latin Music performances from eight cultures and countries.

The FDA meets Friday to consider COVID-19 booster shots. The Capitol on Saturday faces its biggest security test since the Jan. 6 attack. The Wall Street Journal examines Facebook's internal memos.

As the delta surge continues, there are signs it may be slowing in hard-hit states like Florida and Texas. But with fall coming, experts worry another surge could hit northern states.

A staggering number of people are still getting COVID-19. The U.S. will share nuclear submarine technology with Australia. Gymnasts criticized the FBI's mishandling of their sexual abuse allegations.

Alt.Latino, NPR's show about Latin Alternative music and Latino arts and culture, is taking over NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concerts during National Hispanic Heritage Month.