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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.
The White House is shifting gears in the battle against COVID-19
by Tamara Keith
The Biden administration has launched a website to help people find test-to-treat sites, the last military surge unit is heading home and the person who led the administration's strategy is moving on.
Why contract for deed arrangements can be risky for homebuyers
by Steve Vockrodt
Some people who can't qualify for a mortgage, turn to a thinly regulated arrangement called contract for deed. Similar to renting to own, it rarely results in a buyer taking possession of the home.
China is stuck in a cycle of COVID lockdowns. Is there a path forward?
by Emily Feng
Two large omicron outbreaks in China threaten the country's zero-COVID approach. A city-wide lockdown in Shanghai is raising questions about whether that policy is sustainable for much longer.
One of Andy Warhol's most famous paintings is going up for auction
It is a neon-colored portrait of Marilyn Monroe titled: Shot Sage Blue Marilyn. It's valued at $200 million.
How have Russia's mixed signals about Ukraine complicated peace talks?
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Bill Taylor, a former ambassador to Ukraine, about the status of Russia-Ukraine peace talks.
Residents of Mariupol are trying to escape the besieged Ukrainian city
by Jason Beaubien
Thousands of people continue to risk their lives to flee the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
Ukrainian lawmakers visit the U.S. Capitol to ask for help in the war with Russia
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to legislator Anastasia Radina, part of an all-female delegation advocating for more aid and weapons to Ukraine. Because of martial law, the men are serving in the military.
An African flamingo, on the loose since 2005, racks up miles across the U.S.
Known as No. 492, the number on its leg tag, was one of two pink birds that escaped from a Kansas zoo in a storm. It's been caught on video in Texas. It's also been seen in Wisconsin and Louisiana.
News brief: Mariupol evacuees, COVID booster, J&J vs cancer patients
Resident flee as the battle for the Ukrainian city of Mariupol goes on. If eligible, should you get a second COVID booster? J&J is using a controversial bankruptcy maneuver to delay some lawsuits.