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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.
After Hours-Long Debate, Argentine Senators Vote To Legalize Abortion
by Philip Reeves
Argentina will legalize abortion following a successful vote in the Senate early Wednesday. The decision could send shock waves throughout the heavily Roman Catholic region of Latin America.
New Mexico Works To Solve Issue Of Too Many Animals Without Owners
The state also has student pilots who need flight time to graduate. Those pilots are being asked to airlift animals to other areas where they have a better chance of being adopted.
In 2019, Nashville Bomber's Girlfriend Warned Police About Him
by Samantha Max
Nashville police were warned last year that Christmas Day bomber Anthony Warner was building an explosive device. Previously, authorities had said Warner was unknown to them.
Action Shifts To Senate For Passage Of $2,000 COVID-19 Relief Payments
by Kelsey Snell
The Senate could vote Wednesday on a bill that ties the $2,000 relief checks — backed by Democrats and President Trump — to a controversial change to liability laws for social media companies.
Activists Want White Officer In Columbus Charged In Black Man's Death
by Nick Evans
Officials in Columbus, Ohio, fired Adam Coy, the white police officer who shot and killed Andre Hill, a Black man during an early morning service call. Activists want the officer to be indicted.
Wounds Of War Must Be Considered For Veterans Discharged For Misconduct
by Steve Walsh
The Pentagon requires services to consider whether wounds of war played a role in behavior. As a Marine fights to stay in the corps, he wants his combat-related mental health issues to be considered.
Losing A Wife, Mother: Going Through Grief Separate From The Pandemic
Debbie Williams died in April of non-COVID-19 related causes. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Scott Williams, Debbie's husband, and Andy Williams, their son, about losing a loved one during a pandemic.
News Brief: COVID-19 Variant, Abortion Vote, Pandemic Relief
A highly contagious COVID-19 strain makes its way to the U.S. Argentina's upper house of Congress votes to legalize abortion. And, with two days left in 2020, Senate rushes to finish end-of-year list.
Outreach Teams Help Miami's Communities Of Color Find COVID-19 Testing
by Verónica Zaragovia
Someone who has COVID-19 without symptoms can still infect other people. Getting more people tested can help stop the spread. The first step is understanding the obstacles and finding solutions.
Saying Goodbye To David Greene With A Look Back At Some Of His Stories
On Morning Edition co-host David Greene's final day on the air, we hear excerpts from some of his most memorable stories. He's been with NPR for 15 years.