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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.
Archaeologists In Ancient City Of Pompeii Dig Up Roman Food Counter
The thermopolium is the first of its kind discovered in the city's ruins. Think New York City street vendor, but with more varied offerings. Researchers found traces of goat, duck, pig and snails.
Nashville Bombing Revives Debate Over Which Acts Get Terrorism Label
by Hannah Allam
The many unknowns in the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville, Tenn., have raised questions about whether the incident should be classified as a terrorist act.
Georgia's 2 Crucial U.S. Senate Runoffs Are A Week Away
by Stephen Fowler
Early voting has been underway for weeks in Georgia. There are signs that turnout will be high ahead of next month's Senate runoff elections that will determine which party controls that chamber.
COVID-19 Relief Aid Will Be On Its Way, Government Shutdown Avoided
President Trump signed the coronavirus relief aid and government spending package after demanding last-minute changes that put the deal in limbo. Congress passed the legislation last week.
California Hospitals, Nurses Union Battle Over Patient Ratio Law
by April Dembosky
With hospitals overwhelmed, California has suspended its unique law limiting nurse-to-patient ratios. Nurses are protesting, and worry it could lead to the law being changed or scrapped.
'Ethos' Examines Divides Between Rich, Poor And Secular, Religious
by Peter Kenyon
The new eight-part Netflix miniseries — Ethos — is making waves in Turkey for its ambitious look at the social and economic divides in Turkish society.
'Morning Edition Song Project' Will Continue Into 2021
Morning Edition co-hosts Rachel Martin and David Greene discuss the Morning Edition Song Project, in which musicians write songs about the news of 2020, and soon, 2021.
A Relationship's End: Going Through Grief Separate From The Pandemic
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Joel McLemore about ending his almost 17-year marriage, and moving to a new town for a new job — all in the same year.
Person Responsible For Nashville's Christmas Day Blast Is Identified
by John Burnett
Investigators have found that Anthony Warner is the person responsible for the blast. They say he died in the bombing. Officials wouldn't comment on possible motives for the bombing.