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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.
Protests Over Syria's Economy Threaten Assad's Hold On Power
by Ruth Sherlock
Syrian President Bashar Assad –- with Russian and Iranian help –- has weathered nearly a decade of armed uprisings, but his hold on power faces new threats as Syria's battered economy collapses.
Director Of 'St. Elmo's Fire' And 'Batman Forever' Dies At 80
Movie director Joel Schumacher died Monday after battling cancer. Fans remember him as much for his unabashed love of blockbusters as for his creative spirit.
Saudi Officials Announce This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited'
by Jane Arraf
Saudi Arabia has said this year's Hajj will be restricted to pilgrims already within the kingdom. Because of the coronavirus, pilgrims will not be able to enter Saudi Arabia.
German Post Office Evacuated Because Of A Smelly Package
The parcel that caused the evacuation at a Bavarian town's post office contained durians — pungent fruit from Southeast Asia. The smell of the fruit is so bad that it is banned in many places.
Should Statues Of Historic Figures With Complicated Pasts Be Taken Down?
David Greene talks to Manisha Sinha, professor of American history at the University of Connecticut, about the recent toppling of non-Confederate statues like those of George Washington.
Nursing Home Staff Reunites Couple Separated Because Of Coronavirus
Don and Joyce Hoffman have been inseparable for nearly seven decades. The 90-year-old couple was separated while Joyce was treated for COVID-19. The good news is that they're back together.
Colorado Voters Could Decide Which Party Will Control The U.S. Senate
by Bente Birkeland
Next week, Colorado voters will pick the Democrat to challenge GOP Sen. Cory Gardner. Former Gov. John Hickenlooper was the party's first choice for the nomination, but his campaign has hit snags.
Postponed Because Of The Pandemic, Moscow Prepares To Mark Victory Day
by Lucian Kim
Russia's President Putin has turned the Soviet Union's costly victory over Nazi Germany into a substitute for a national ideology. A 75th anniversary parade planned for May is now set for Wednesday.