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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.
Ex-Trump Official Says Biden Administration Was Warned About Migrant Influx
by Franco Ordoñez
Chad Wolf, former acting head of the Department of Homeland Security, says before taking office, the Biden administration was cautioned about a lack of capacity to handle an influx of migrants.
On National Puppy Day, A Clue Into A Dog's Behavior
Researchers have found that dogs synchronize their movements with the children in their families, about half as much as they do the adults in their families.
The BREATHE Act Is A Counterproposal To Justice In Policing Act
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gina Clayton-Johnson of the Essie Justice Group about opposition to the Justice in Policing Act moving through Congress, and her proposed replacement: the BREATHE Act.
News Brief: Boulder Shooting, AstraZeneca's Vaccine, Infrastructure Plan
Ten people were killed when a gunman opened fire at a Colorado supermarket. Questions are raised about AstraZeneca's vaccine data. Biden team's next legislative push would boost infrastructure.
Preliminary Results Show AstraZeneca Vaccine Can Prevent COVID-19
by Joe Palca
AstraZeneca says a study of its vaccine showed an efficacy of 79% for preventing symptomatic disease. The study may meet FDA requirements for considering the vaccine for emergency-use authorization.
Turkey Pulls Out Of Treaty Which Combats Violence Against Women
by Peter Kenyon
Women's rights advocates were shocked when Turkey unexpectedly withdrew from the international convention. Officials say the agreement's call to also protect LGBTQ rights violated Turkey's values.
Despite More Vaccinations, Pockets Of COVID-19 Cases Increase
by Allison Aubrey
About 2.5 million people a day are being vaccinated in the U.S., and 31% of adults have received at least one shot. But 55,000 new COVID-19 cases are being reported daily and there are new hot spots.
Tech Giants Cut Commissions It Charges App Developers
by Bobby Allyn
Following Apple's move, Google has slashed commissions by half on purchases made on its mobile app stores. Those fees attracted criticism from small developers, lawmakers and other Big Tech critics.
Some Mexicans Find They Can Get COVID-19 Vaccines In The U.S.
by Carrie Kahn
Mexico is having a tough time getting COVID-19 vaccines, and waits are extending into months. Some wealthy and well-connected Mexicans are coming to the U.S. to get their vaccinations.