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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.
Minnesota tradition uses Arbor Day to plant trees and ease political tensions
by Clay Masters
For state politicians in Minnesota, Arbor Day celebrations mean taking a break from politics to engage in a nonpartisan activity — tree planting.
Seattle City Council takes up changes to new minimum wage law
by Lilly Ana Fowler
A recent law in Seattle sets minimum pay for delivery apps drivers. The City Council is looking to amend the measure after service charges increased and business for some drivers plummeted.
As Venice grapples with overtourism, the city tests a 5-euro fee for day-trippers
by Willem Marx
The storied city of Venice, Italy, has begun charging fees for day trips by tourists.
The Chicago Bears kicked off the 2024 NFL Draft with the No. 1 pick
The Chicago Bears kicked off the 2024 NFL Draft Thursday night with the first pick — USC star quarterback Caleb Williams. Long-suffering fans at a Soldier Field watch party were overjoyed.
Protests against the war in Gaza intensify at Columbia and other universities
by Adrian Florido
Authorities are being called to disperse pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college and university campuses across the U.S. — leading to mass arrests.
There are concerns poorly regulated foreign ships could cause another bridge collapse
by Scott Maucione
Poor ship maintenance and lax regulations could endanger U.S. ports. After the Baltimore bridge collapse, ships registered in some foreign countries are drawing new scrutiny.
Fate of Florida's strict, new abortion law will be decided by voters in November
by Greg Allen
Florida Democrats see an abortion referendum on the ballot this fall as an opportunity to win some key races, against big challenges in a red state.
Founder of the country's first scuba club for Black divers has trained thousands
by Kayla Lattimore
Albert José Jones was a senior in college when the club started the club. Now 93, he talks to fellow scuba diver and friend Jay Haigler about having a chance to dive all over the world.
University protesters want their schools to divest from Israel over its war in Gaza
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Chris Marsicano of Davidson College in North Carolina about how higher education institutions might go about divesting from Israeli interests, as demanded by protesters.
After a 3-hour hearing, the Supreme Court must define presidential immunity
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former federal prosecutor and Politico senior writer Ankush Khardori about former President Donald Trump's immunity claims.