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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.
News Brief: Biden Address, Raid On Giuliani's Apartment, Georgia Killing
Biden highlights wins in speech to Congress. Federal authorities raid the New York apartment of Rudy Giuliani. Three men are indicted on federal hate crime charges in the Ahmaud Arbery killing.
Strategists' Political Take On President Biden's 100-Day Speech
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic strategist Karen Finney and Republican strategist Scott Jennings about President Biden's joint address to Congress Wednesday night.
Southeast Asia Suffers Sharp Increase In COVID-19 Infections, Deaths
by Michael Sullivan
Thailand, Cambodia and Laos successfully beat back the coronavirus for a year. Like many other countries, all three are showing a sharp increase in infections and deaths.
N.C. Court Considers Release Of Bodycam Video, Brown Family Releases Autopsy
by Sarah McCammon
A hearing is set for Wednesday morning over releasing the bodycam footage of the fatal police shooting of Andrew Brown, Jr. in North Carolina. His family lawyer says Brown was "executed" by police.
Biden Will Unveil Plan Intended To Make U.S. Economy More Fair
The president is set to address a joint session of Congress Wednesday night, a speech that takes stock of what he's done in his first 100 days in office, and a look ahead to what he hopes to do next.
Consultants Help States Find And Keep Money That Should Go To Foster Kids
by Joseph Shapiro
Many kids in foster care are entitled to Social Security benefits. An investigation by NPR and The Marshall Project found some states take the checks, and use private consultants to find the money.
Michigan Experiences Highest Rate Of New U.S. COVID-19 Cases
by Kate Wells
Michigan is grappling with high rates of COVID-19, with younger adults and children being hospitalized. To deal with the influx of patients, hospitals have opened overflow tents.
Senators Say Congress Should Act To Reduce Sexual Assault In The Military
NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York about the reforms she's proposing with GOP Sen. Joni Ernst about the way the military justice system handles sexual assault.
Louisiana Man Fulfills 4-Year-Old Twin Sisters' 2020 Santa Wish List
The sisters attached their lists to balloons and released them outside. About 500 miles away, Alvin Bamburg spotted a balloon in a tree. The Washington Post reports he got the girls what they wanted.
When Seeking Treatment, A Reminder Addiction Is Not A Moral Failing
by Jon Hamilton
An artist and a brain scientist are working together to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction. Both are determined to change society's view of addiction.
Houthi Rebels In Yemen Advance On Saudi Stronghold Of Marib
by Ruth Sherlock
Until recently, Marib was under Saudi control. The U.S. has ended support for the Saudi Arabian military intervention in Yemen — which contributed to civilian casualties, famine and displacement.