For the first National COVID-19 Remembrance Day on Sunday, 20,000 empty chairs were set up on the Ellipse outside the White House – each one representing 10 Americans who’ve died so far in the coronavirus pandemic. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano has more. Source
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More drop boxes to be allowed in Ohio — but only where they already were
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said local elections offices may have more than one drop box — but only at the county boards of elections offices. Source
N.Y. governor orders schools in 9 coronavirus hot spots to close
The neighborhoods where schools are being closed have all seen a COVID-positive test rate well over 3% for the last week. Source
Amazon workers rally outside Jeff Bezos’ home to demand change
Protesters marched in Los Angeles to push for higher pay, increased taxes on the rich and improved workplace safety. Source
Live updates: Trump doctors clear discharge, but not “out of the woods yet”
“I will be leaving the great Walter Reed Medical Center today at 6:30 P.M. Feeling really good!” the president tweeted. Source
Atlanta Hawks honor Martin Luther King Jr. with new uniforms
King, a leader of the civil rights movement, was born and raised in the city. Source
State of 2020 presidential race as Trump’s health remains uncertain
Less than a month before Election Day, questions remain about President Trump’s recovery from COVID-19. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has the latest on the president’s condition, and Chris Wilson, a Republican pollster and CEO of WPA Intelligence, joins CBSN to discuss how this may impact the race. Source
New York governor orders schools in 9 neighborhoods to close
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state will shut down schools in nine coronavirus hot spots. The neighborhoods facing school closures have all seen a positive test rate well over 3% for the last seven days. CBS New York has the details. Source
Special Report: Doctors give update as Trump prepares to leave hospital
Doctors at Walter Reed Medical Center gave a briefing on President Trump’s condition after Mr. Trump announced plans to return to the White House to continue his recovery from COVID-19. Norah O’Donnell anchors this Special Report with White House correspondent Ben Tracy, chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook, and chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett. Source
New Jersey governor calls Trump fundraiser “completely reckless”
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said at a press conference in Trenton on Monday that President Trump’s trip to a fundraiser at his golf club in the state was “completely reckless.” The trip occurred after some members of Mr. Trump’s staff were informed that one of his top aides tested positive for COVID-19. Source