Things to know today: French writer Annie Ernaux wins Nobel for literature; 35 killed in Thailand childcare shooting; fan offered $2M for Judge's home run ball.
Today is Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Let's get caught up.Here are today's top stories, celebrity birthdays and a look back at this date in history:***TOP STORIES This morning's top headlines: Thursday, Oct. 6 Cnn Annie Ernaux wins Nobel Prize for literature French author Annie Ernaux has won the Nobel Prize in literature, organizers announced in Stockholm on Thursday.
National News AP Florida's island dwellers dig out from Ian's destruction The full breadth of Hurricane Ian's destruction is still coming into focus a week after it hit southwest Florida. Utility workers pushed Wednesday to restore power, and crews have been searching for anyone still trapped inside flooded or damaged homes. Construction workers are building temporary bridges to barrier islands, including Pine Island, that have been cut off from the mainland.
Technology AP Biden to mark IBM investment with Democrats in tough races President Joe Biden is ready to celebrate a new $20 billion investment by IBM in New York with two House Democrats running in competitive races in next month’s elections. Biden is taking part in a Thursday afternoon announcement at the IBM facility in Poughkeepsie, New York.
National News AP ‘Our worst fears': Kidnapped baby, parents, uncle found dead Police say a baby girl, her parents and uncle have been found dead in a central California orchard two days after they were kidnapped at gunpoint from their business. Sheriff Vern Warnke announced Wednesday that the bodies were found in a Merced County orchard and told reporters: “Our worst fears have been confirmed.” Warnke did not release any information about how and when police believe they were killed.
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Annie Ernaux, French Author of ‘Happening,’ Wins Nobel Prize for LiteratureThe autobiography was adapted for the screen as the abortion drama that was directed by Audrey Diwan and won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival 2021.
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Annie Ernaux wins Nobel Prize in literatureThe 2022 award goes to French author Annie Ernaux 'for the courage and clinical acuity' of her often autobiographical work
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Nobel Prize for literature awarded; gunman kills 35 in Thailand; $2M offer for Judge's HR ballThings to know today: French writer Annie Ernaux wins Nobel for literature; 35 killed in Thailand childcare shooting; fan offered $2M for Judge's home run ball.
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Drought-hit French grain maize crop to fall to 10 mln T - growersThis year's drought-affected grain maize crop in France will produce about 10 million tonnes, growers group AGPM said on Wednesday, joining other observers in predicting the worst harvest in decades.
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