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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.
Greater Sage Grouse Won't Get Federal Protection
by Nathan Rott
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the charismatic Western bird doesn't need Endangered Species Act protection. A listing would have meant limits on mining and ranching in much of the West.
Slumping Badly In Polls, Scott Walker Quits GOP Race
by Don Gonyea
The Republican presidential field is now smaller by one, with the departure of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker from the race. After an early rise to contender status, Walker suffered a sudden decline.
In Salt Lake City, A Boy Scout Troop That Welcomes Gay Parents
by Terry Gildea
When Boy Scouts of America dropped its ban on gay adults serving as volunteers, the decision was met with resistance in Utah — led by the Mormon church. But one troop adapted to the change.
Pope Francis' Southern Entry To The U.S. Has Symbolic Meaning
by Sylvia Poggioli
Starting his three-day visit as a migrant from Cuba was intentional. In a speech to Congress, he's expected to challenge positions along the political and social spectrum with more straight talk.
What's That Smell?! When Workplaces Try Fragrance Bans
by Yuki Noguchi
Is your colleague's perfume too strong? Did the cleaning crew just come by? Some say fragrances are chemical irritants that should be banned from the office. But doing so isn't so easy.
By Bike And Ferry, Englishman Fetches Wife's Favorite French Coffee
The couple's car died recently, so when the man saw they were low on the coffee his wife of 50 years craves, he crossed the English Channel and biked to a store, where he bought 64 pounds of beans.
From 'Brinksmanship' To 'Hope,' Here's What Might Result From U.S.-Iran Deal
by Steve Inskeep
What will the U.S.-Iran nuclear relationship look like going forward? The two nations can't escape their bitter history; the question is how to add to it.
U.S. Rep. Carson: Linking Faith With Fitness For Office Is 'Asinine'
Renee Montagne talks with Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., one of two Muslim members of Congress, about recent comments by Republican presidential candidates Ben Carson and Donald Trump about Muslims.
Pope Francis To Cubans: Live In Service To Others, Not Ideology
by Carrie Kahn
The pope spent his first full day in Cuba giving a mass to crowds gathered in Havana's Revolution Plaza, meeting the former president and speaking with Cuba's youth.