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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.
Biden's plan to send more aid to Ukraine is criticized by voters in Wisconsin
by Chuck Quirmbach
Some liberal and conservative voters in the political battleground state of Wisconsin disagree with President Biden's plan to send as much as $24 billion more in aid to Ukraine to fight Russia.
Baton Rouge police are under investigation for 'brave cave' tactics
Several lawsuits accuse the Baton Rouge police department of maintaining a so called "brave cave" in a warehouse that's been used for strip searches and beatings. The FBI is investigating.
Rep. Matt Rosendal is among Republicans blocking budget bills from advancing
by Shaylee Ragar
A looming government shutdown would have impacts across the country, including in Montana, where Rep. Matt Rosendale is among those opposing federal spending bills.
Today marks a year in space for NASA astronaut Frank Rubio
Rubio planned to spend six months at the International Space Station, but his stay was extended because of technical difficulties. He'll return with a record for longest spaceflight by an American.
Morning news brief
House Republicans can't agree on a stopgap government spending bill. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Lawsuits say Baton Rouge police beat detainees.
Libyan poet Mustafa al-Trabelsi, who warned of flood risks, died in Derna flood
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to poet Khaled Mattawa, who reads the work of poet Mustafa al-Trabelsi, who warned of the flood devastation to come in Libya.
How the UAW strike represents the larger problem of a shrinking middle class
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to David Wessel of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about headwinds middle-class Americans face as UAW workers and others aim to narrow economic disparity.
UAW strike may be pivotal to raise workers' living standards, Sen. Sanders says
NPR's A Martinez talks to Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who supports the UAW's strike as a fight for fair wages, but also against growing inequality and corporate greed.
Trial begins for 2 Colorado police officers charged in the death of Elijah McClain
by Allison Sherry
Officers Randy Roedema and Jason Rosenblatt were on the scene when Elijah McClain was forcibly arrested in Aurora in 2019. He was restrained by three officers and then given ketamine by paramedics.
Autoworkers take pride in their work that rolls off the assembly line
How has making cars for big auto companies changed, in pay, labor, everyday life and technology? We hear from a former auto worker and a current one.
In House panel hearing, AG Garland insists he and the DOJ are independent
by Ryan Lucas
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland appeared before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, and defended the Justice Department's investigations into the Jan. 6 insurrection and Hunter Biden.