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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.
Breaking Down Last Night's Presidential Debate
NPR's Rachel Martin looks back at last night's debate with Democratic strategist Karen Finney and Republican strategist Scott Jennings.
Voters React To The Last Presidential Debate Before November's Election
The presidential candidates had a final chance to persuade Americans to vote for them at last night's debate. What did voters hear?
Openly Gay Catholic Priest Discusses Pope Francis' Appeal For LGBTQ Protections
Rachel Martin speaks with Fr. Bryan Massingale, priest and professor at Fordham University, about Pope Francis' statements regarding the rights of LGBTQ people to civil unions.
Tampa Bay Rays Fans Hope A World Series Win Will Improve Future Turnout At Games
by Stephanie Colombini
Socially-distanced watch parties have popped up in Tampa Bay as Rays fans cheer on the team in the World Series. But the fan base is small, and some joke that any Rays game is socially-distanced.
Hungarian Journalists Launch Independent News Site Amid Tightening Government Control
by Joanna Kakissis
Hungarian journalists have created an independent news site, pushing back as Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his allies move to assert control over the media.
Puppy Born In Italy With Green Fur
2020 just keeps getting weirder. A puppy in Italy was born with green fur. He was immediately named Pistachio, and scientists say he got his color from making contact with a green pigment in the womb.
How The Political Divide In Wisconsin Is Affecting The State's COVID-19 Response
by Laurel White
Sharp political divisions in Wisc., are fueling a culture war over the COVID-19 response. As cases spike, Republicans sue to end public health orders while Trump holds large rallies in the state.
Major New York LGBTQ Film Festival, Newfest, Goes Virtual
NewFest, an LGBTQ film festival based in New York, has gone virtual this year. The pandemic disrupted the festivities, but it gave the LGBTQ films a chance to be viewed by a larger audience.
Takeaways From The Final Presidential Debate Of 2020
The final presidential debate of the 2020 election season was more calm and policy-oriented than the first. But did either candidate change the dynamics of the race?
Seattle Arcade Adapts To Pandemic With Touchless Pinball Machines
Add-A-Ball arcade has come up with some innovative ways to stay open during the pandemic. They installed foot pedals on their pinball machines and encouraged customers to bring their games.
Pompeo To Meet With Azerbaijan And Armenia's Foreign Ministers Amid Fierce Conflict
by Lucian Kim
The U.S. Secretary of State is holding separate talks with the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington on Friday, in an effort to halt the fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh.