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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.
Civil Rights Leader C.T. Vivian Dies At 95
Vivian was a member of Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle of advisers. Steve Inskeep talks to civil rights activist Josie Johnson about Vivian's life and legacy.
U.S., Canada, Britain Say Russian Hackers Are After COVID-19 Vaccine Data
As several new COVID-19 vaccines enter human trials, multiple intelligence agencies say Russian hackers are targeting organizations developing the vaccines.
EU Leaders Meet To Discuss Economic Impact Of COVID-19
by Esme Nicholson
EU leaders, still divided on how to help European economies hit by the pandemic, hope German Chancellor Angela Merkel can forge an agreement when they meet in Brussels on Friday.
COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights U.S. Reliance On China's Rare Earth Metals
by Jackie Northam
The pandemic has reignited calls to sever supply chains with China, which isn't easy when the U.S. relies on rare earth elements used in defense systems and electronics.
A Look At Biden's Campaign Strategy Four Months Ahead Of November's Election
by Asma Khalid
Joe Biden is out-polling President Trump in key states, and his fundraising has shot up. This is despite the fact that Biden rarely dominates the news cycle the way Trump does.
Coronavirus Around The World: How Countries Are Coping With COVID-19 Surges
A look around the globe shows other countries - Brazil, South Africa, Iraq - are in turmoil as the relentless coronavirus pandemic takes its toll.
Medical Professionals Still Prescribing Dangerously High Amounts Of Opioids In U.S.
by Brian Mann
An NPR investigation found doctors and dentists are still prescribing large amounts of opioids, putting millions at risk of addiction, overdose and death.
Several Churches Announce They Won't Reopen This Year
by Tom Gjelten
A small but growing number of churches have announced they do not plan to reopen until 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns.
LaGrange, Georgia Mayor On Governor's Lawsuit Blocking Mask Mandates
Steve Inskeep speaks with Jim Thornton, mayor of LaGrange, Georgia, about the Gov. Brian Kemp's executive order that bans localities from issuing a mask mandate.
School Administrators Grapple With Reopening Decision
by Cory Turner
As President Trump and the U.S. Department of Education push school leaders to quickly reopen K-12 schools, superintendents across the country insist science, not politics, will guide them.
U.S. General Discusses Status Of U.S. Troops In Afghanistan
Steve Inskeep speaks with Gen. Frank McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command, about the security of American troops in Afghanistan.