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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.
A West African gray parrot is back with its owner after being stolen 3 years ago
In France, someone in Marseilles tried to sell the parrot, but the species is protected and the sale was blocked. The bird wouldn't stop squawking its name Jako, which helped police find the owner.
Crocs is selling cowboy boots for a limited time staring later this month
The footwear company, whose foam clogs became wildly popular again during the pandemic, is trying something new. It's releasing a Crocs-style cowboy boot --spurs and all!
Rescue workers hurry to reach hundreds of Afghans buried under quake debris
A powerful earthquake has killed more than 2,000 people in western Afghanistan.
Palestinians ask nations to press Israel to end reprisal attacks on civilians
NPR's Michel Martin talks with former Palestinian peace talks adviser Diana Buttu about the attacks on Israel by Hamas militants.
Guatemalans protest attempts to overturn the results of presidential election
by Eyder Peralta
For over a week now, thousands of people in Guatemala have been blockading roads and taking to the streets in protest at attempts to undermine the president-elect's transition to power.
There is mixed reaction in the region to the fighting in Israel and the Gaza Strip
Hamas leaders have called for nearby countries to join them in a war against Israel. The response has been mixed.
HBCUs have been underfunded by $12 billion, federal officials reveal
by Alexis Marshall
Federal officials have told 16 states that they've been underfunding their Historically Black Colleges and Universities by some $12 billion. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 16, 2023.)
After Hamas attack, Biden assures Netanyahu that U.S. stands with Israel
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer about how the Biden administration plans to show support for Israel after the weekend attack by Hamas.
A U.S. congressional delegation visits China — the first since 2019
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer held a rare one-on-one with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit by a bipartisan delegation represents political engagement absent during the pandemic.
Some Christians want to make amends for the church's treatment of Indigenous people
by Jason DeRose
Many Christian denominations in recent years have repudiated a doctrine that was used to justify the destruction of Indigenous people and culture. (Story aired on ATC on Oct. 5, 2023.)