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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.
Violent Rhetoric Grew More Mainstream In Conservative, Intellectual Circles
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to writer and former George W. Bush administration official Christian Vanderbrouk, who says some in conservative circles advocated violence long before the Capitol attack.
Many Seafarers Are Stranded Aboard Ships Because Of The Coronavirus
by Jackie Northam
The COVID-19 pandemic has trapped hundreds of thousands of seafarers aboard cargo ships, unable to get off or switch crews due to fears of spreading the infection.
As COVID-19 Cases Appear To Plateau, Fauci Warns Of More Deaths
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the president's chief medical adviser and the U.S.'s top infectious disease expert, about the latest on the pandemic and current state of vaccinations.
Senate Panel To Hear From Biden's HUD Nominee Rep. Marcia Fudge
by Pam Fessler
President Biden nominated Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge to be secretary of Housing and Urban Development. The U.S. faces an eviction and housing affordability crisis — made worse by the pandemic.
Trump Loyalists Still Have A Strong Hold On The Republican Party
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Jonah Goldberg, conservative columnist and editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, about former President Trump's lingering populist influence on Republican lawmakers.
France Will Likely Be Put Under A 3rd Nationwide Lockdown
by Eleanor Beardsley
European countries put more restrictive measures in place to control the spread of COVID-19. France has a strict overnight curfew, but the government says that's not enough to slow the virus down.
Massachusetts' Medical Workers Will Get Vaccine Before Elderly Population
by Gabrielle Emanuel
Young, healthy researchers in the state are getting vaccinated before seniors even become eligible. Officials have decided all hospital employees belong in the first wave of vaccinations.
Michigan Firefighters Set Out To Rescue Goose Stranded On River
The rescuers crawled out on the icy river and discovered a very life-like hunting decoy. The fire chief in Monroe Township said it was a good training session.
News Brief: Extremist Threats, Economic Slowdown, GameStop Stock Surge
Homeland Security warns of threats from violent domestic extremists. A government report is expected to show significantly slower economic growth. GameStop stock is at unprecedent heights. Why?
Mittens Memes Of Bernie Sanders Raise Money For Vermont Charities
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he has raised $1.8 million from merchandise featuring the image of him wearing his mittens on Inauguration Day. The proceeds are going to charitable organizations.
Oregon Health Care Workers Vaccinate Stranded Motorists
The workers were driving back from a COVID-19 vaccination event when they got stuck in the snow. Realizing the vaccines were about to expire, they took action: vaccinating other stranded drivers.