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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.
Dispute over documents turns into a historic indictment of a former president
NPR's A Martinez talks to NYU Law professor Ryan Goodman about the historic indictment filed against former President Donald Trump. A grand jury indicted him in the classified documents case.
An Italian man's catfish, more than 9 feet, breaks a fishing world record
It took Alessandro Biancardi 40 minutes to land the fish, get to shore and tie it to his boat. He then ended up in the water — swimming after the boat when the fish started pulling it away.
Morning news brief
Former President Trump is indicted in the classified documents case. Alabama lawmakers will have to redraw congressional districts after a supreme court ruling. Ways to stay safe in smoky air.
Republicans were quick to react to the indictment of former President Trump
NPR's Asma Khalid speaks to conservative columnist Jonah Goldberg about how Republicans are reacting to the indictment of former President Donald Trump in the classified documents case.
Wade Goodwyn, longtime NPR correspondent, dies at age 63
by Debbie Elliott
NPR has lost one of its singular and most recognizable voices. Morning Edition remembers correspondent Wade Goodwyn, who died of cancer. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on June 8, 2023.)
UNICEF and ICRC work with Sudan's government to evacuate 297 orphans
by Aya Batrawy
After 60 children died, nearly 300 others have been rescued from an orphanage in Sudan's capital, where fighting has been raging for weeks.
Colorado River states are ready to work on a longer term deal to share water
Now that a historic agreement on sharing the Colorado River has been struck, states are working out the details, and planning for its expiration in 2026.
The Supreme Court upholds the provision prohibiting racial gerrymandering
NPR's Michel Martin talks to UCLA Law professor Rick Hasen about the decision to strike down Alabama's congressional map limiting the power of Black voters. The ruling could affect other states.
In his 1st White House visit, Rishi Sunak talks Ukraine, AI — and how to say his name
by Lauren Frayer
President Joe Biden and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are due to meet Thursday at the White House, where they'll likely focus on the war in Ukraine and NATO.
Televangelist Pat Robertson dies at 93
by Sarah McCammon
Pat Robertson, a controversial televangelist and a leader of the religious right, has died. He was 93.
Morning news brief
DOJ reportedly tells Donald Trump that he's a target in a classified files probe. Haze from Canadian wildfires blankets swaths of the East Coast. Britain's prime minister to meet with President Biden.
Smoke from Canada's wildfires trigger air quality warnings throughout the U.S.
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Ottawa Citizen reporter Elizabeth Payne about the wildfires in Canada that have spread to almost every province and territory. Smoke from the fires is reaching the U.S.