Your weekend long reads 🗞️

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The Short List   Saturday, March 14 Good morning, friends of The Short List!  How about some long reads to get your day started? These are a few of the (non-coronavirus) stories our readers couldn't get enough of this week:  • 'Chaos, confusion and corruption': In Alabama's troubled prisons, death is a way of life. The state's prison system recently had one of its most violent years in a decade. Sixteen prisoners were killed. • Midwest farmers face a crisis: Saddled with near-record debt, unpredictable climate change and a trade war, hundreds of farmers are dying by suicide. • 'How do we rebuild trust?' A year after the admissions scandal, presidents say college must change. Six leaders of elite colleges tell USA TODAY the Varsity Blues scandal caused them to question the fairness of college admissions. Plus, we've got more stories you can't miss. Some of these are indeed coronavirus related: 👇 Need a human connection? There's an app for that Free videochat apps can bring the party to your screen, whether for work or for fun. Zoom and Skype are aimed at business; Messenger is for everyone. How coronavirus is changing the presidential race Gloria Gaynor issues hand-washing challenge You asked us coronavirus questions. We're answering... Staying in? 5 books to read this St. Patrick's Day Watch these happy TV shows to escape coronavirus news TikTok: Five cool things about the popular app Thanks, AT&T. Satellite's DirecTV now looks over Ford's secret weapon came from NASA 'I Still Believe': The true story behind Jeremy Camp's... Start your day with the 5 Things podcast: Five news stories. Less than five minutes. Free to subscribe.   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102