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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.
Morning news brief
Hours after appearing in Manhattan criminal court, ex-President Trump addressed voters. Taiwan's president meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Two top European leaders are visiting China.
No one was surprised when Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce dominated parents day race
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is the third fastest-woman of all time. Her five-year-old son's school in Jamaica recently held a sports day for parents. Spoiler alert: She won the race by a lot.
Painting by a 17th century Flemish artist sells for $850,000 at a Paris auction
A home appraiser in France spotted what he thought was a painting by Pieter Bruegel the Younger. The client told him it was clearly a fake. Turns out the 400-year-old painting was authentic.
Hugh Jackman says he's waiting to learn whether he has skin cancer — again
Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman says he may have skin cancer — again — and he's asking social media followers to wear sunscreen to protect themselves.
Lawmakers in Kansas pass a sweeping bill that affects transgender people
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Andrew Bahl, senior statehouse reporter for The Topeka Capital-Journal, about the anti-transgender bill in Kansas that could be the most restrictive in the country.
Voters in Chicago elect Brandon Johnson as their new mayor
by Mariah Woefel
Tuesday's runoff election in Chicago brought with it a big change — a new mayor for the country's third largest city.
Scientists warn California's floods may be a sample of Megafloods to come
by Ezra David Romero
California residents are reeling from this winter's intense storms. Climate scientists say these storms are just a fraction of what's expected in a warmer world.
Lagos, the biggest city in Nigeria, is experiencing a population boom
by Emmanuel Akinwotu
Nigeria's megacity Lagos is the economic engine for the most populous country in Africa. But the booming city is unprepared for the influx of those searching for a better life.
What is the Bechdel test? A shorthand for measuring representation in movies
In 1985, graphic novelist Alison Bechdel came up with criteria for whether she'd watch a movie. It's become known as the Bechdel test, and it's surprisingly hard for films to pass these days.
How abortion providers in Montana remain open despite political attacks
by Aaron Bolton
After Roe v. Wade was struck down, abortion remains legal in Montana. But providers are defending against threats from lawmakers and possibly violent extremists.
Wisconsin voters are deciding who they want to control the state Supreme Court
by Shawn Johnson
It's the final day for voting in Wisconsin's record-spending state Supreme Court election. The winner could be the swing vote on issues like abortion, redistricting and election lawsuits.