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In Japan, “rental family” companies on the rise

Having someone stand in as friend or loved one, like in Julia Roberts’ “My Best Friend’s Wedding” where she enlists her gay co-worker to pose as her fiancé, isn’t just a Hollywood fantasy anymore. People in Japan are now paying for impostors and “rental family” companies are on the rise. Adriana Diaz reports. Source

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2017 summer movie preview

“Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume Two” opened in theaters Friday, officially kicking off the summer movie season. It’s just one of dozens of blockbusters scheduled for release over the next four months. Matt Singer, editor in chief for movie website screencrush.com, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to preview some of the most highly-anticipated summer offerings. Source

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Fraidy Reiss: Web Extra

Child marriage is legal in all 50 states, but activist Fraidy Reiss is trying to change that. Reiss created Unchained at Last after escaping an abusive forced marriage in the U.S. Here is part of Reena Ninan’s interview that you will not see Sunday, May 7 at 8 p.m. ET during the CBSN Original episode. Source

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India sets another global record for daily COVID-19 cases

Much-needed medical supplies are starting to arrive in India from around the world, as overwhelmed hospitals are in dire need of oxygen concentrators, COVID tests and masks. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero spoke with Carmen Paun, global health reporter at Politico, about why the entire world needs to be worried about what’s happening in India. Source

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