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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.
California Follows Through On Plan To Create Permanent Housing For The Homeless
by Erin Baldassari
When the pandemic hit, states began leasing hotel rooms for unhoused residents. California went a step further and bought some of those hotels, opening nearly 6,000 new units for the homeless.
Some Democratic Senators Express Concern About The Budget Resolution
by Franco Ordoñez
Democrats have essentially no wiggle room if they want to pass their newly unveiled $3.5 trillion budget plan along party lines. And already some Democrats are voicing concerns.
Watchdog: FBI Failed To Properly Respond To Gymnasts' Sex Abuse Allegations
by Carrie Johnson
A new report by a DOJ watchdog finds the FBI mishandled sexual assault allegations involving Larry Nassar, the longtime USA Gymnastics doctor who was accused of abuse by dozens and women and girls.
Drug Overdoses In The U.S. Jumped Nearly 30% Last Year
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kaiser Health News correspondent Aneri Pattani about health officials' findings that there were more than 93,000 deaths from drug overdoses in 2020.
A Truck Carrying 20,000 Pounds Of Ramen Crashes In An Arkansas Lake
One Facebook user jokingly put the total loss at $26. Another person joked that since the temperature hit 93 degrees that day, all you needed was a fork and butter for a ready meal.
The Power Struggle In Haiti Persists Following Moïse's Assassination
Haitian President Jovenel Moise was a polarizing figure. He was unpopular with many Haitians, and some of them say they are not sad that he was assassinated.
News Brief: Budget Proposal, FBI's Nassar Probe Criticized, Europe's Climate Plan
Democratic leaders aim to sell their $3.5 trillion budget plan. DOJ watchdog says the FBI failed to properly respond to gymnasts' sex abuse allegations. The EU has a plan to tackle climate change.
President Biden Is Set To Meet With His German Counterpart
by Esme Nicholson
Chancellor Merkel visits the White House in what is likely to be her last such meeting after 16 years in power. U.S.-German relations have improved since the Trump era, but there are differences.
New Jersey Man Mistakenly Cleans The Wrong House
Louis Angelino III cleans people's homes for extra money. A friend hired him and left they key under the mat of his New Jersey townhouse. Angelino found the key but it was the wrong address.
European Officials Unveil A Sweeping Plan To Tackle Climate Change
The European Commission has proposed that new gas and diesel cars be phased out by 2035. If enacted, this could push the global auto industry to switch toward electric vehicles even faster.
Judge: Britney Spears Can Choose Her Own Lawyer In Conservatorship Case
by Andrew Limbong
A Superior Court judge has cleared Britney Spears to hire her own lawyer in the battle over her conservatorship. She picked a prominent Hollywood lawyer and ex-federal prosecutor to take up her case.