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Jennifer Aniston's production company plans to reboot '9 to 5'
The 1980 classic starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as three women seeking revenge against their sexist boss. It made more than $100 million at the box office.
Olympic Hurdler From Jamaica Almost Didn't Make It To His Event
Hansle Parchment took the wrong bus and ended up at the aquatic center. A kind volunteer gave him cash for a cab, which allowed him to get to the track on time to win the gold.
FDA Authorizes Additional COVID-19 Dose For Immunocompromised People
by Joe Palca
The FDA has authorized the use of a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for people with compromised immune systems. Why is the agency taking that step?
The Taliban Gain More Ground In Afghanistan Weeks From Planned U.S. Troops Withdrawal
by Debbie Elliott
The Taliban are edging closer to the Afghan capital of Kabul. NPR's Debbie Elliott speaks with Afghan reporter Bilal Sarwary about the situation on the ground.
Colleges Are Going Big To Incentivize Student Vaccinations
by Elissa Nadworny
U.S. colleges are counting on high COVID-19 vaccination rates to keep their campuses safe this fall. Many are pulling out flashy rewards to encourage students and faculty to get their shots.
How Much Phone Time Is Too Much Phone Time? Scientists Research Digital Addiction
by Stacey Vanek Smith
The average American adult spends four or five hours a day on their phone. Is there a line where that much phone time crosses into addiction? The Indicator from Planet Money asked an economist.
Biden Deploys More Troops Following Taliban Advances In Afghanistan
by Greg Myre
The Afghan government is looking vulnerable. Opposition forces are on the offensive. That's Afghanistan today. It's also a scenario that's played out three times in the past three decades.
The Showstopping Perseid Meteor Shower Is Here
The Perseid meteor shower is filling the night sky with streaks of light. NASA regards the spectacle as the "best meteor shower of the year."
Disney Introduces Its First Indian-American Lead In 'Spin'
NPR's Noel King speaks with filmmaker Manjari Makijany about Spin, Disney's first movie featuring an Indian American lead.
Morning News Brief
The U.S. is sending some troops back to Afghanistan. The FDA authorized additional COVID-19 shots to some. And, a record numbers of migrants came to the border in July.
Immigration Authorities Saw A Record Number Of Migrants In July
by Joel Rose
In a visit to Brownsville, Texas, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the U.S. encountered an "unprecedented" number of migrants in July.