Bestselling Japanese author Haruki Murakami wins Spanish Asturias prize for literature

MADRID – Bestselling Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami has won this year’s Princess of Asturias Award for literature, the Spanish foundation that organizes the prizes said Wednesday. The Princess of Asturias Award jury praised the “uniqueness” of the 72-year-old Kyoto-born writer’s essays, short stories and novels, which have been translated into more than 40 languages and … Read more

Road rage shootings on the rise, with Texas among the worst states in the country

The Community Alliance for Training and Safety is partnering with law enforcement agencies, city leaders, nonprofits and universities to address road rage. TEXAS, USA — Road rage ending in gunfire is on the rise nationwide, according to Everytown research. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranks Texas among the top 10 worst states for … Read more