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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.
Spain Plans To Move Franco's Remains To A Madrid Cathedral
by Lucia Benavides
Decades after his death, Spain's government passed legation allowing officials to move the remains of the country's ex-dictator Francisco Franco out of the giant memorial that he built for himself.
Ukraine Hopes Russia Takes Note Of Its Air Exercises With U.S.
by Lucian Kim
The U.S. Air Force is holding exercises with allies in Ukraine for the first time since Russia's military intervened in eastern Ukraine four years ago. The conflict there continues.
2 Days Before Brexit Summit, U.K.-EU Talks Are Stalled
by Frank Langfitt
The British media are reporting that Prime Minister Theresa May is planning to keep the U.K. in a customs union with the EU after Brexit — to the fury of some of her own ministers.
For Republicans, There's More At Stake Than Just A Midterm Victory
by Mara Liasson
Both parties have a lot at stake this November. Democrats say their survival is on the line. While for President Trump and his GOP allies in Congress, the prize is to stay in power and stay relevant.
In German Regional Elections, Merkel's Allies Falter
by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson
Bavarian voters dealt German Chancellor Angela Merkel a tough blow Sunday. Her conservative allies there are projected to receive their second-worst result in regional elections since 1946.
Bourbon Makers In The Red State Of Kentucky Prepare For Tariffs
The bourbon industry in Kentucky faces uncertainty. Steve Inskeep talks to Eric Gregory, president of the Kentucky Distillers' Association, about the impact of tariffs on the state's bourbon.
Oscar-Winner Damien Chazelle Talks About His New Film 'First Man'
Rachel Martin talks to director Damien Chazelle about his film First Man, which retells Neil Armstrong's dramatic story leading up to the Apollo 11 flight that landed him on the moon.
Pet-Friendly Bars Can Now Serve Dog-Friendly Beer
Megan and Steve Long's beer for dogs is alcohol-free. They started making it for their own Rottweiler, thinking it would help with digestion. They sell it to more than 20 bars and restaurants.
On '60 Minutes,' Trump Talks About A Variety Of Issues
by Ayesha Rascoe
President Trump discussed his view on climate change, North Korea, NATO and the disappearance of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi on CBS' 60 Minutes Sunday night.
Home Of Salem Witch Trials Victim Is Up For Sale
In 1692, John Proctor was accused of witchcraft and hanged, and now someone could own his house. The listing says it was built in 1638. The exterior is a deep-grey color with a bright red door.
Morning News Brief
Washington and Riyadh ratchet up the rhetoric over missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. A lawsuit alleging racial discrimination by Harvard against Asian-American applicants goes to court Monday.