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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.
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.
Men Busted Outside Md. Prison With Drugs, Porn — And A Drone
Authorities think the two men were planning to use the drone to fly the material to an inmate inside a western Maryland prison.
Is Russia's Military Buildup In Syria A Good Thing?
by Michele Kelemen
President Vladimir Putin says his forces are in Syria to help the country's embattled president to fight terrorists. The U.S. argues that the Syrian president is part of the problem.
Cops RSVP To Teen Partiers: 'We'll Bring Chips ... And Charges'
Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Saskatchewan got wind of a party and used Facebook to RSVP: " ... will bring chips and salsa and ... charges" against any young teens who choose to drink or litter.
Too Many Sports Columnists Being Cut From The Team
by Frank Deford
Baseball used to be a newspaper game, says commentator Frank Deford. Now, sports are equal parts television and fantasy.
Sun Shines On Pope's Speech, As Obama Lays Out A Warm Welcome
by Scott Horsley
On a beautiful sunny day, in front of a massive crowd, President Obama greeted Pope Francis at the White House. For more details, Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Scott Horsley at the White House.
Before Crowd Of Thousands, Pope Delivers Remarks On White House Lawn
by Don Gonyea
NPR's Don Gonyea discusses the relationship between popes and presidents with Renee Montagne. They also have the latest news on Pope Francis' remarks at the White House on Wednesday.
Out Of Egypt, A Massive Pardon Of Political Prisoners
by Leila Fadel
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has pardoned some 100 political prisoners, including two journalists at Al-Jazeera's English-language network. For more, Renee Montagne talks with Leila Fadel.
Yogi Berra, Icon Of Baseball And Catchphrases, Dies At 90
The Yankees legend and Hall of Fame catcher died Tuesday at home in New Jersey. Steve Inskeep talks with Dave Kaplan, founding director of the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center.
Gay Parents Face Issues With Birth Certificates In Some States
by Jennifer Ludden
A handful of states are refusing to name both parents from a same-sex couple on a birth certificate, even though its among the benefits named in the Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage.