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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.
House Republicans To Vote On Measure To Repeal Obamacare
by Scott Horsley
The last time they were expected to vote on bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, they called off the vote rather than lose. This time the vote is expected to be very close.
Millions Of Lives At Risk In Yemen, Aid Group Official Says
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council Jan Egeland about the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
As ISIS Loses Ground, Returning Fighters Create A New Worry
by Greg Myre
The Islamic State keeps losing ground. But defeat in the Middle East would not mean the end of ISIS. U.S. counterterrorism officials are already thinking about what's likely to come next.
Louisiana Attorney General To Consider Prosecution In Alton Sterling Case
by Greg Allen
The Justice Department announced it will not bring charges against white police officers who killed Alton Sterling, a black man in Baton Rouge, La. The state is now looking into a criminal case.
Struggling To Survive, A Small Town Banks On Energy Efficiency
by Frank Morris
It's been 10 years since a tornado nearly wiped Greensburg, Kan., off the map. It's rebuilt to energy-efficient standards, primed for a comeback. What it lacks is people.
'The Forward': A Small Publication With An Outsized Influence
by David Folkenflik
The Forward is a small publication with a Jewish-American audience. Its reporting has done more than anyone to undermine the position of White House counterterrorism adviser Sebastian Gorka.
Whether She Wins Or Loses, Marine Le Pen Has Changed French Politics
by Frank Langfitt
The two candidates in the French presidential election held their final debate Wednesday. Even if she loses, the far-right Marine Le Pen has moved her agenda into the French political mainstream.
Morning News Brief: GOP Health Care Plan, Trump Eases Religious Group Restrictions
After weeks of wrangling, the GOP will send a health care bill to a vote Thursday. Also, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order relaxing political restrictions on religious groups.
May The Fourth Be With You: Star Wars Jewelry
A Tokyo jewelry store is selling Darth Vader masks made of gold, costing $1.4 million each. But you can't wear it, it weighs 33 lbs. It's one way to mark the 40th anniversary of the first Star Wars.
World Video Game Hall Of Fame To Announce Inductees
The World Video Game Hall of Fame will induct its newest crop of influential games on Thursday. Among the contenders are Donkey Kong, Myst and Mortal Kombat.