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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.
How committed is the United States to the defense of Ukraine?
President Biden says he believes Russian President Putin heard his message not to invade Ukraine. U.S. military officials say they don't see the logistics buildup that would signal an invasion.
People in Aurora search for answers into shootings involving teenagers
by Allison Sherry
Sixteen teens were shot in Aurora, Colo., over 20 days in November. Adults and kids are looking for reasons and solutions. So far, it doesn't appear that the multiple incidents are related.
World's democracies meet to show solidarity against a rising tide of authoritarianism
President Biden has invited more than 100 countries to a virtual summit on democracy. But some of the names on the list are drawing questions over their own democratic practices.
Revisiting Steve Inskeep's 2005 conversation with Bob Dole
Bob Dole, who died Sunday, will lie in state Thursday at the U.S. Capitol — acknowledging decades of service as a GOP senator, vice presidential candidate and presidential nominee.
Northern Ireland company sets a record for world's largest vegan burger
The vegan burger weighed 358 pounds, 4 ounces and spent nine hours cooking. The company, Finnebrogue Artisan, earned a Guinness World Record.
Biden gives the federal government 3 decades to reach an ambitious climate goal
NPR's Noel King speaks to Gina McCarthy, White House National Climate Adviser, about President Biden's order to make federal vehicles and buildings carbon neutral by 2050.
Why do some couples use baby talk to communicate with each other?
Researcher Ramesh Kaipa at Oklahoma State University says using high-pitched chatter and silly pet names is a way of fulfilling our psychological needs.
India's top military official, Bipin Rawat, dies in a helicopter crash
by Lauren Frayer
An investigation is underway into Wednesday's helicopter crash that killed India's top military leader — along with 12 other people, including his wife.
Vaccinated Americans say they're angry at those who refuse to get a shot, survey says
by Megan Myscofski
A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute finds that patience is growing thin among vaccinated Americans for those who claim religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccines.
Tally to be released on whether Buffalo-area Starbucks workers voted in a union
by Alina Selyukh
Will Starbucks have its first unionized corporate store or stores in the U.S.? Starbucks workers in upstate New York have cast votes on whether to join a union. The result is expected Thursday.
After fatal shooting, Oxford school district plans a soft reopening for classes
by Cheryl Corley
From trauma sessions to memorials to fundraisers, Oxford, Mich., continues on the path to recovery. A 15-year-old boy is charged with killing four students during last week's school shooting.