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The factory in northern Greece once produced glue for ceramic tiles. But when the country's economy collapsed and workers lost their jobs, they took it over to make environmentally friendly laundry products. Workers do everything from accounting to driving. Their effort is a hit with left-wing groups, but it's not showing up in workers' paychecks.

Aubrey Plaza stars as an overachieving high school valedictorian who prepares for sex like studying for an AP exam. Writer and director Maggie Carey says that when she was looking to finance the independent film, she'd describe it as "a dirty Sixteen Candles."

Mass demonstrations are expected in Egyptian cities Friday amid fears of an imminent crackdown by security forces on supporters of former President Mohammed Morsi. The military chief who ousted Morsi urged Egyptians to come out in force to give the army a mandate to deal with "violence and terror." Muslim Brotherhood leaders have called for rival protests, after accusing the military chief of calling for civil war.

U.S. officials filed criminal charges against SAC Capital on Thursday. SAC is one of the country's biggest and most successful hedge fund companies. Federal prosecutors say the firm not only tolerated insider trading, it encouraged it. And they say the firm's billionaire founder, Steven Cohen, routinely chose to look the other way.

A group of men in Germany tried to beat the summer heat by converting an open-top BMW into a pool — complete with tiki decorations and still drivable. The fun dried up when they passed a motorcycle cop. They pulled over, abandoned the vehicle and jumped into a nearby river. The investigation is still ongoing, but the police did say this car pool probably didn't have a road permit.

Four more women — including a retired Navy rear admiral — came forward Thursday to accuse Mayor Bob Filner of unwanted sexual advances. His fellow Democrats have called on Filner to resign.

Also: A literary magazine's dating service; Neil Gaiman makes a video game; the virtues of Barnes & Noble.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - University of Alabama officials say Bryant-Denny Stadium will be home to a $14.6 million media center beginning next year. School…

Three members of a gang that gets its name from the famous movies have now escaped custody. Oh, if only the famous French detective were around to track the down.

All good things must come to an end. NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving, for the final time, weigh in on the political news of the week. Anthony Weiner is embroiled in another sexting saga, President Obama delivers his most expansive comments on race and Mitch McConnell has a Tea Party challenger.