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Waking up is hard to do, but it's easier with NPR's Morning Edition. Hosts Renee Montagne, Steve Inskeep, and David Greene bring the day's stories and news to radio listeners on the go. Morning Edition provides news in context, airs thoughtful ideas and commentary, and reviews important new music, books, and events in the arts. All with voices and sounds that invite listeners to experience the stories.
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.
What's At Stake In A Potential Syria Strike
by David Welna
President Trump has threatened military action in response to a suspected chemical attack in Syria. We look at the implications and the legal basis for a strike.
News Brief: Paul Ryan To Retire, Trump Threatens Syria Strikes
House Speaker Paul Ryan says he will not run for re-election. Also, we look at the legality of potential U.S. missile strikes on Syria and Russia's response.
Regulating Facebook
NPR's Noel King talks with The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip about why some consider Facebook a monopoly and how it could be regulated as one.
Really Random Numbers
by Joe Palca
Random numbers are essential for secure cyber communications. But making truly random numbers is harder than it seems. Now scientists have devised a way to make the most random random numbers ever.
How Shohei Ohtani Is Changing Baseball
Steve Inskeep talks to ESPN baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza about the Los Angeles Angels' pitching-slugging phenom Shohei Ohtani.
Xi Pledges To Crack Down On IP Theft
by Jim Zarroli
For years, companies have complained about having trade secrets stolen when they do business in China. This week China's President Xi Jinping pledged to crack down on abuses.
Russia's Military Capabilities
David Greene talks with Pavel Felgenhauer, a Russian military analyst who's written extensively about the country's military policies, about Russia's ability to respond to a U.S. attack in Syria.
Voices From Syria
Residents of Douma in Syria are evacuating this week after a reported chemical attack. Mahmoud Bwedany was in Douma when Syrian government forces began their assault. Mouaid El Deen left earlier.
Even Trade: Car For Candy
The company that makes NECCO wafers may be closing. One 23-year-old candy fan offered her car for the company's stock of the candy.
Should Social Media Companies Pay Us For Our Data?
by Stacey Vanek Smith
A lot of us are OK with giving away our data because it makes our life easier. But some experts say that we should be getting even more for it.
Drunk Tourist Climbs A Mountain
A tourist named Pavel mistakenly began to climb a ski slope instead of heading to his hotel. He eventually broke into a mountaintop bar and slept the night, where staff found him in the morning.