Here's a roundup of news trending across the nation and world today.
What to know now:
1. EgyptAir Flight 804: An Egyptian army spokesman says the wreckage of EgyptAir Flight 804 has been found some 180 miles off the coast of Alexandria. Brig. Gen. Mohammed Samir announced the discovery of "personal belongings of the passengers and parts of the plane debris," in a statement posted on his Facebook page Friday. Flight 804 was flying Paris to Cairo Thursday when it disappeared from radar. The Airbus 320 was carrying 66 passengers and crew.
2. Oklahoma abortion: bill passed by Oklahoma lawmakers Thursday makes it a felony for doctors to end a pregnancy, effectively banning abortion in the state. The sponsor of the legislation, Republican Sen. Nathan Dahm, said he hopes the bill will be the spark it takes to overturn Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court's 1973 decision that legalized abortion in the United States. Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has until Wednesday to sign the bill into law or veto it.
3. Billboard awards: Kesha, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande and a host of other rock stars will perform and be honored at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards set for Sunday. Madonna will perform a tribute to Prince who died last month. Ludacris will host the show with Ciara cohosting. The show starts at 8 p.m. ET
4. Paid time off: A majority of Americans over 40 support family leave time and think their employer should pay for it. According to a new Associated Press poll, support for the plan was strongest among people age 40-64 and among women. At least 19 states are considering paid family leave laws, the AP reports.
5. Recall expanded: More than 400 products from CRF Frozen Foods are being recalled due to concerns over listeria. The products, sold under more than 40 different brand names at stores like Costco, Target, Trader Joe's and Safeway, have sickened at least eight people. Check out the list of recalled food here.
And one more
Only days after announcing his retirement, veteran "60 Minutes" reporter Morley Safer has died. Safer, who was said to have been in declining health, was remembered in a tribute to his career last Sunday on a special edition of "60 Minutes." Safer was 84.
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