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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.
Obama Meets With China's President Amid 'Enormous Strain' Between Nations
by Jackie Northam
China's president Xi Jinping arrives in Washington, D.C., for a two-day state visit. It comes as relations between the two countries are turbulent. Analysts say this will be President Obama's most difficult summit to date.
British Voters Closer Than Ever To Voting To Quit EU
by Leila Fadel
Public opinion against the European Union is fueled by the region's debt and refugee crises and trade negotiations with the U.S. A referendum is planned for 2017, and many Britons say they want out.
Cybersecurity Tops Agenda As Chinese President Visits Obama
by Brian Naylor
One of the biggest topics President Obama is expected to discuss with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week is the hacking of U.S. companies by China. American officials say the issue threatens relations between the countries, and the U.S. is threatening to impose sanctions.
After Copyright Ruling, Let The People Sing 'Happy Birthday'
Tuesday's ruling by a federal judge that the copyright of the "Happy Birthday" song applies only to specific piano arrangements, not the actual song itself, means the song is now public domain.
The New College Scorecard: NPR Does Some Math
by Anya Kamenetz
There are dozens of ways to slice and dice all the data in the Obama Administration's new college scorecard. Here are three.
Volkswagen Scandal Leaves European Leaders, Consumers Reeling
by Eleanor Beardsley
Diesel cars are very popular in Europe, where high gas prices have encouraged many customers to purchase them. Now allegations of emissions cheating by VW have thrown the European car market into confusion.
Pope-Watchers Stake Out D.C. Parade Route
by Jennifer Ludden
Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Jennifer Ludden, who is out among the crowds in Washington, D.C., ahead of Pope Francis' visit to the White House.
Lawsuits Will Be Next Battle In Sage Grouse Conservation Saga
by Nathan Rott
The decision to keep the bird off the Endangered Species List is celebrated by those out West who worried it would cost them billions of dollars. But challenges to the decision are already emerging.