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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.
Mississippi Pressured To Overhaul Prison System After Inmate Deaths
by Debbie Elliott
Thirty prison inmates have died in Mississippi since the end of last year. The state faces lawsuits and a government probe over violence, decrepit conditions, and a culture of neglect and corruption.
Protesters Across The Country Demand COVID-19 Restrictions Be Lifted
by Joel Rose
Frustrated protesters have been rallying, demanding that governors reopen state economies. Health officials worry that a premature opening could make economic and health problems even worse.
In Canada, More Than A Dozen People Killed In Nova Scotia Shootings
by Emma Jacobs
A weekend shooting spree is described as the worst in recent Canadian history. A gunman killed at least 16 people in Nova Scotia. Police say the suspect, who disguised himself as an officer, is dead.
Social Distancing Is Evident As Pence Travels To Colorado
by Franco Ordoñez
We travel with Vice President Mike Pence to Colorado to see how social distancing changed a military college graduation. He gave Saturday's commencement address at the Air Force Academy.
Wedding Ring Returned Thanks To Engraving, Social Media Detective Work
Three years ago, Mike and Lisa were at a Florida restaurant when his ring slipped off his finger and rolled through a gap in the restaurant's patio floor. It was found this month during remodeling.
News Brief: Relief Funding, State Economies, Canada Shootings
White House and congressional leaders say a deal on more relief funding is near. Protesters demand states open their economies. And, at least 16 people were killed in shootings in Nova Scotia.
White House Guidelines For States Reopening Seem Short On Specifics
by Nurith Aizenman
President Trump unveiled guidelines for states to reopen in three stages, but public health officials say they fall short. States are going to have to figure out a lot of it for themselves.
Parents With Suspected COVID-19 Must Still Take Care Of Their Kids
Hunter Morton is home with two children in Manhattan, Kan. Her husband is a utility worker who must stay on the job. Their doctor suspects they both have COVID-19, and they're trying to get tested.