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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 new Minnesota law restores voting rights to thousands of felony offenders
by Brian Bakst
The law allows those who have been incarcerated to register to vote upon release. Advocates are beginning work to inform these potential voters about their rights.
Simone Biles comes back to gymnastics with a bang after a 2-year break
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Kiki Baker Barnes, commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference, about Simone Biles return to professional competitive gymnastics following a mental health break.
Kids are competing in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.
by Rachel McDevitt
Hundreds of kids from all over the globe are playing in the 76th annual Little League World Series. Teams traveled to Pennsylvania for the event from places including Japan, Venezuela and Australia.
Examining the future of the Wagner Group in Africa
What will the reported death of mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's mean for the Wagner operation in Africa, and the countries on that continent where they operate?
Why are so many school districts struggling to find good bus drivers?
NPR's A Martinez talks to Molly McGee-Hewitt, CEO and executive director of the National Association for Pupil Transportation, about the bus driver shortage many school districts are experiencing.
Tennessee special legislative session on public safety is extended into next week
by Blaise Gainey
The Tennessee legislature's special session to deal with gun violence and public safety has been extended to Monday. It was supposed to wrap up on Thursday.
The richest countries in the world guarantee paid vacation — except the U.S.
by Sarah Gonzalez
All but one of the 21 richest countries in the world require paid vacation for every worker. The exception is the United States. Why is the U.S. the outlier?
A mother and her teen daughter both sign up to be volunteer firefighters
Mokeira Gekonge, 17, and her mother Betsy, are new volunteer firefighters in Montgomery County, Pa. They are fighting a trend in which fewer people than in the past, serve as volunteer firefighters.
Morning news brief
GOP presidential contenders met on the debate stage. Donald Trump is expected in Georgia to answer election meddling charges. Head of the Wagner mercenary force is reported dead in a plane crash.