Videos show scenes of an empty Venice, compared to when it was crowded with tourists. Chris Livesay reports on the sea life in canals, including jellyfish and octopuses. Source
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Some countries reinstate coronavirus safety measures amid fears of possible resurgence
Wuhan, where the coronavirus pandemic first began, is testing all 11 million residents after reporting six new cases over the weekend. The city lifted its 76-day lockdown in April. In South Korea’s capital of Seoul, over 2,000 bars and clubs were closed after a new cluster of COVID-19 cases were traced to the city’s entertainment district. Russia is also struggling as the number of reported cases falls just behind the U.S. Ramy Inocencio looks at how countries are battling the global pandemic. Source
Listen: Supreme Court hears argument in Electoral College cases
The cases out of Washington and Colorado involving the Electoral College and so-called “faithless electors” come as the 2020 presidential campaign is heating up. Source
26-year-old woman killed during what her family’s attorney calls “botched” execution of warrant
The family of Breonna Taylor is suing the Louisville Police Department for gross negligence and wrongful death after she was short as part of an early morning narcotics investigation in March. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Russia bans ventilators linked to deadly fires, and sent to U.S.
FEMA says none of the machines, linked to 2 fatal hospital fires in Russia, have been put to use in American hospitals. Source
Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump tax return case
Supreme Court justices debated whether House Democrats and a New York grand jury can subpoena President Trump for his tax returns. Meanwhile Jay Sekulow defended his client in saying the president has temporary “presidential immunity.” Jan Crawford reports. Source
Manafort released to home confinement amid coronavirus threat
His lawyers argued that the medications, along with his health history, “make plain that Mr. Manafort is at a significantly higher risk for serious illness or death.” Source
Fired Amazon employees say company “silenced” them for speaking out about warehouse worker safety
In their first U.S. television interview, two former Amazon employees tell “CBS This Morning” co-host Tony Dokoupil they were fired for their activism on behalf of Amazon warehouse workers. Amazon has faced growing questions about retaliation against employees who speak out about safety conditions amid the pandemic. Source
Dr. Anthony Fauci says opening early could bring serious consequences
The nation’s top infectious disease expert says American lives could be at risk if states reopen too early. Dr. Anthony Fauci testified remotely before Congress, and warned lawmakers the consequences could be serious if states reopen before the number of virus cases declines. Nancy Cordes reports on the hearing. Source
Coronavirus cases spike in some U.S. cities and workplaces as stay-at-home restrictions relax
While some of the hardest-hit areas of the country are seeing cases fall, others are experiencing an uptick following the rollback of some restrictions. While governments figure out responsible ways to reopen, a rare pediatric disease believed to be linked to COVID-19 is now in at least 13 states. David Begnaud reports. Source