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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.
A U.S. congressional delegation visits China — the first since 2019
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer held a rare one-on-one with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit by a bipartisan delegation represents political engagement absent during the pandemic.
Some Christians want to make amends for the church's treatment of Indigenous people
by Jason DeRose
Many Christian denominations in recent years have repudiated a doctrine that was used to justify the destruction of Indigenous people and culture. (Story aired on ATC on Oct. 5, 2023.)
U.S. employers added far more jobs than anticipated in September
U.S. employers added 336,000 jobs last month — about twice as many as forecasters expected. It's good news for job-seekers, but could complicate the Federal Reserve's efforts to curb inflation.
2023 WNBA Finals: Las Vegas Aces vs. New York Liberty
The Las Vegas Aces will face off Sunday against the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals. NPR's A Martinez talks to basketball analyst Terrika Foster-Brasby about what makes the two teams powerhouses.
Guatemala enters a 5th day of a national strike brought on by a political crisis
Guatemala is in the grip of a political crisis, as people block highways to protest efforts to undermine the president-elect's transition to power.
Theater claims it has the only surviving stage where Shakespeare may have performed
The centuries old floorboards were discovered during renovations hidden under a replacement floor. The theater, St. George's Guildhall, claims to have documents suggesting Shakespeare performed there.
School cafeterias maneuver complexities of change and offer locally grown food
by Rae Solomon
Federal funding is helping school cafeterias buy food from local farms. That's reshaping nutrition programs, but the funding runs out soon.
Remembering Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus who died at 80
The Chicago Bears announced Thursday that Dick Butkus, who is still considered one of the greatest defensive players in league history, had died.
An Iranian human rights activist and journalist wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee has awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi of Iran, currently imprisoned, for her efforts to ensure human rights for women.
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz made history by engineering House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ouster
Many of Matt Gaetz's constituents in his home district in Florida are celebrating him. Gaetz, however, angered many in his own party.