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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.
What Would A 2nd Trump Term Mean For The Environment?
President Trump touts his success at boosting fossil fuels and rolling back climate rules. But he's faced setbacks in court and pushback from states and industry.
Biden, Trump Focus On Swing States As November's Election Nears
by Tamara Keith
The presidential candidates are making their closing pitches as they crisscross the U.S. President Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are approaching their campaign's home stretch differently.
How The U.S.-Saudi Relationship Could Change With A Biden Victory
by Jackie Northam
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman cultivated a close relationship with the Trump administration. How would that change under a Biden administration?
COVID-19 Cases Are Increasing In At Least 30 States
by Allison Aubrey
Coronavirus infection rates are higher than they've been since the middle of the summer, and hospitalizations are up too. As the virus surges, many are wondering: Is it safe to vote in person?
Cow In Australia Is Freed After Being Trapped On Trampoline
In Victoria, a few dozen cows escaped their pasture. The farmers got them all except one. A neighbor found the missing cow unable to stand up on her in-ground trampoline.
Protesters In Thailand Turn Out Despite Government Crackdown
by Michael Sullivan
Thousands of mainly young Thais were back on the streets of Bangkok on Sunday for a fifth straight day of protests. They are demanding sweeping political change.
'Opening Act' Captures The Painful Business Of Making People Laugh
by Elizabeth Blair
The Movie The Opening Act follows the trials and tribulations of a stand-up comedian. It stars Jimmy O. Yang, Cedric the Entertainer, Alex Moffat along with cameos by comics who've been there.
Latino Voters Face Even More Voting Challenges Because Of Pandemic
by Leila Fadel
Latino voters are the largest non-white voting demographic this year. But the pandemic has created new obstacles to registration in a community that has had a history of low voter turnout in the U.S.
Rallies Erupt Across France To Honor Slain Teacher Who Was Beheaded
by Eleanor Beardsley
People shocked over the beheading of a teacher in a Paris suburb held rallies on Sunday while police continued making arrests. An extremist accused the teacher of insulting the prophet Muhammad.
Have A Musical Instrument Gathering Dust? Nonprofit Will Take Your Donation
Hungry for Music is a nonprofit organization that takes donations of musical instruments, refurbishes them and distributes them to needy music students across the country.
News Brief: Presidential Campaigns, Pandemic Cases, China's Economy
President Trump and Joe Biden are on the campaign trail, but taking different approaches. New daily COVID-19 cases are on the rise. And, China says its economy grew 4.9% in the third quarter.