President Trump is installing a prominent donor as the head of the U.S. Postal Service, as he pushes the agency to raise prices. Lisa Fein of The Washington Post joined CBSN to break down the White House’s feud with the USPS. Source
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Andre Harrell, music exec who discovered Diddy, has died at 59
Usher posted a photo on Instagram with him, Harrell and Combs, writing “You were the beginning for so many and a genuine positive energy through it all … I salute you KING!” Source
Venetian gondolas being used to deliver food to the elderly amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has caused global tourism to plummet, hitting Venice’s economy hard. But now, the city’s famous gondolas are being used to deliver food to the elderly rather than transport tourists. Chris Livesay reports. Source
V-E Day parades canceled worldwide due to pandemic
May 8th marked the 75th anniversary of “Victory in Europe Day.” But with the coronavirus pandemic barring public gatherings, many celebrations were either limited or canceled altogether. David Martin reports. Source
New Orleans tries to keep the music going during pandemic
New Orleans musicians face an uncertain future as the coronavirus pandemic has forced the city to cancel major music festivals and events. Some are trying to adapt by performing on balconies and in driveways instead of clubs and bars. Mireya Villareal reports. Source
Additional footage being reviewed in fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery
Georgia state investigators are reviewing additional footage from the neighborhood where Ahmaud Arbery was shot to death while jogging in February. On Friday, people marked what would have been Arbery’s 26th birthday by jogging in white t-shirts. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
Meat prices expected to surge as coronavirus rips through processing plants
The rising number of coronavirus infections among workers at meat processing plants is creating supply shortages and increased prices. But as plants reopen, employees are voicing concerns about a lack of safety measures to protect them. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
Multiple White House staff members test positive for coronavirus
Multiple White House staff members and Secret Service agents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the latest being Ivanka Trump’s personal assistant. Former President Barack Obama weighed in on the Trump administration’s response to the pandemic thus far, calling it “an absolute chaotic disaster.” Nikole Killion reports. Source
Many states begin reopening as coronavirus cases continue to climb
Parks, businesses and other public areas across the country are starting to reopen after weeks of lockdown. The coronavirus pandemic has caused massive unemployment, but the number of cases continues to increase. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, May 9, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Debby Knox.” Source