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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.
News brief: Russia-Ukraine war, French presidential runoff, Biden takes on ghost guns
Russia has named an overall commander for its war with Ukraine. France's president is heading into a runoff with his far-right rival. Gun deaths in the U.S. have hit record numbers in recent years.
If life gives you lemons, make lemonade and sell it to help animals in need
Ben Miller is a 9-year-old cat-lover from Boise, Idaho, who — a couple of years ago — opened a stand to sell lemonade, cookies and dog treats. He's raised almost $2,000 for the Idaho Humane Society.
Scotland's government has success solving generations of deforestation
A century ago, only 6% of the Scottish Highlands were covered in trees. Among other things, the government ordered more native tree species planted. A U.K. paper reports that now 18% is forested land.
France's presidential runoff: Emmanuel Macron faces Marine Le Pen
President Emmanuel Macron will face a runoff against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, following Sunday's first round of balloting.
How does a gorilla get too much screen time?
Caregivers try to limit the screen-time distractions that interfere with the social and intellectual development of a young teenage mind. That teenage mind happens to belong to a gorilla.
Why India has not condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine
by Lauren Frayer
The U.S. wants India to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but so far the world's biggest democracy has not. India has deep ties with Moscow, some distrust of the West and big concerns about China.
How sanctions against Russia could set back climate change work in the Arctic
by Quil Lawrence
Scientists in the Arctic are concerned that the rift with Russia over Ukraine will set back crucial work on climate change.
Biden will announce steps to curb gun violence in the U.S.
The action includes finalizing regulations that deal with ghost guns — weapons that do not have serial numbers that can be used to track them and are sometimes sold as kits to be assembled at home.
Scottie Scheffler gets Masters' green jacket while Tiger Woods finishes 47th
Scottie Scheffler continued his dominating year on the golf course with his first major championship at the Masters. His victory came as Tiger Woods made his return to competitive golf.
Runners from Russia and Belarus are banned from this year's Boston Marathon
by Amanda Beland
The Boston Marathon is a week away. Dozens of runners who live in Russia or Belarus may no longer compete because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and its use of Belarus as a staging ground.
Ukraine President Volodomyr Zelenskyy addressed South Korea's Parliament
by Anthony Kuhn
South Korea was among the first Asian nations to sanction Russia, but it faces conflicting political and economic interests.