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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.
High Court To Hear 1st Major Gun Rights Case In More Than A Decade
by Nina Totenberg
The Supreme Court says it will hear arguments next term in a major gun rights case. It will be the first time it has waded into the issue in more than 10 years.
California Voters Will Decide Whether To Remove Gov. Newsom From Office
by Guy Marzorati
California's top election official has announced that organizers of a campaign to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom have submitted enough valid signatures to place the question before voters later this year.
Biden's 1st 100 Days: COVID-19 Changes The Way White House Operates
by Tamara Keith
What's life like inside the Biden White House? A look at the daily rhythm and tenor of the president's team.
Andrew Brown's Family Reacts To Police Bodycam Shooting Footage
by Sarah McCammon
Family members of Andrew Brown Jr. were allowed to view a snippet of body camera footage showing his killing by police in Elizabeth City, N.C. The video clip was only 20 seconds.
Chauvin Verdict Looms As 3 Ex-Officers Face Trial In George Floyd's Death
by Adrian Florido
The conviction of Derek Chauvin on all three counts against him inserts new dynamics into the case against the three other former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd.
How Poetry Has Helped To Guide People During The Pandemic
April is National Poetry Month. We look at how people have turned to poetry for comfort and courage during the pandemic.
News Brief: N.C. Shooting, DOJ Investigates Louisville Police, Mask Policy
Only 20 seconds of police bodycam footage released in N.C. shooting. Justice Department launches a probe into Louisville's police department. The CDC is expected to update its mask-wearing policy.
Rep. Khanna Calls For U.S. To Provide More COVID-19 Assistance To India
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California about India's COVID-19 crisis. Khanna is vice chair of the India caucus, and urges the administration to take action.
DOJ To Probe Louisville Police In Response To Breonna Taylor's Death
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland says he has ordered a Justice Department civil investigation into the policing practices of Kentucky's Louisville Metro Police Department.
Town Crier Championships In Britain Keep Tradition Alive
Because of the pandemic, people most submit their cries by mail. The Guardian reports each 140-word, written proclamation will be judged by staying on topic, and ending with "God Save the Queen."
Golden Doodle Outruns High School Runner In Logan, Utah
The dog named Holly, who had caught sight of the baton being passed in a relay event, broke away from her owner, and raced down the track. The crowd went wild.
Thousands Of U.S. Post Offices Lose Money. Should Some Be Closed?
by Brian Naylor
There are more than 30,000 post office branches across the United States. Most do make money, but thousands, mostly in rural areas, cost more to operate than they take in.