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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.
Will A Stimulus Deal Be Reached Before Election Day?
by Franco Ordoñez
While negotiations continue over a stimulus plan, President Trump is set to hold a rally in North Carolina Wednesday night, and former President Obama campaigns in Philadelphia for Joe Biden.
Organized Crime Group Uses Candy To Sweeten Its Image
The group In Japan usually hands out Halloween candy at its headquarters in Kobe, but this year authorities have banned them from participating.
Even With A Double-Digit Lead Over Trump, Biden Campaign Is Anxious
by Scott Detrow
In the closing stretch of the presidential campaign, Democrats see that their candidate is up in the polls — but fear another 2016. Joe Biden's campaign is specifically warning about complacency.
News Brief: Google Faces Lawsuit, COVID-19 Vaccine, Nigeria Protests
The Justice Department files an antitrust suit against Google. U.K. researchers move ahead with a challenge trial for a COVID-19 vaccine. And, Nigerians protest police brutality and economic hardship.
Climate Change Is A Top Campaign Issue — At Least For Democrats
Former Vice President Biden says tackling climate change is all about creating jobs. We examine his ambitious plans to make the U.S. economy carbon neutral and challenges he would face as president.
COVID-19 Vaccine Development Is Going At Breathtaking Speed, NIH Chief Says
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, about the surge in U.S. coronavirus cases, and the progress on vaccines and mass testing.
Belgium's Health Minister Calls COVID-19 Surge 'Most Dangerous In Europe'
by Teri Schultz
Bracing for a possible "tsunami" of new COVID-19 cases, the country's health minister is warning of a dire situation as coronavirus cases rise more than 200% in the past two weeks.
Remembering Tennessee Health Care Worker Who Died Of The Coronavirus
Dana Vega of Clarksville, Tenn., was a certified nursing assistant when she died of COVID-19 at age 49. Her daughter says she treated her patients like family.
Scientists Consider How Air Travelers Can Lessen Their COVID-19 Risk
by Michaeleen Doucleff
How risky is it to travel on the plane during the pandemic? Scientists are beginning to answer that question, and are trying to figure out what passengers can do to lower their exposure risk.
Desperate For Business, AMC Will Rent Out Theaters For Private Screenings
For about $100 — you and up to 19 friends — can rent out one of the chain's theater. You even have access to the concession stand. The price could go higher — depending on the movie.