Mustafa Al-Kadhimi must fix a coronavirus-hit economy and crumbling infrastructure – and keep his U.S. and Iranian allies from turning his country into a battlefield. Source
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Brace for the “single worst jobs report in history”
More than 25 million Americans likely lost their jobs last month — far more than during the entire Great Recession. Source
Former U.S. soldier allegedly confesses to failed coup against Venezuela’s Maduro
Two American citizens are being detained in Venezuela after being accused of a failed coup to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan state TV showed an alleged confession by one of the Americans, former U.S. special forces soldier Luke Denman of Texas. CBS News is unable to verify whether his statements were coerced. Manuel Bojorquez breaks down the international development and shares Venezuela’s response blaming the Trump administration. Source
66% of N.Y. coronavirus hospitalizations are people who stayed home
About two-thirds of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in New York became infected even though they said they’d been observing lockdown restrictions. Dr. Jon Baugh joined CBSN to talk about the state’s startling new statistic. Source
How to build your emergency fund
During these uncertain times, having an emergency fund is more important than ever. According to Pew Research, 53% of American adults say they do not have emergency or rainy day funds that would cover at least three months of expenses. Courtney Dominguez, senior wealth advisor at Payne Capital Management, joins CBSN with insight into best practices for building an emergency fund. Source
Meek Mill and Milan Harris welcome baby boy
The newborn is the couple’s first child together. Source
Germany declares “first phase” COVID-19 victory and eases its lockdown
“We have reached the goal of slowing down the spread of the virus,” Angela Merkel says, as shops get the green light and restaurants prepare to reopen. Source
Mets’ Pete Alonso on future of baseball, impact of COVID-19
Pete Alonso, one of baseball’s brightest stars, says players are ready to return even if the fans cannot. The first baseman for the New York Mets is coming off a record-setting rookie season. He spoke with Tony Dokoupil about how he’s looking back at that remarkable season and launching a new charity to recognize unsung heroes. Source
Trump reverses course on phasing out coronavirus task force
President Trump walked back his comments on phasing out the White House coronavirus task force Wednesday, stating that the advisory group would remain active but will shift its focus to economic recovery. While medical experts and lawmakers have argued for more testing before the country reopens, Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said testing was not necessary for the entire population. Paula Reid reports on the latest pandemic response from the White House. Source
Mets star Pete Alonso is ready for season, even without fans
Amid the coronavirus lockdowns, Alonso is launching a charity called Homers for Heroes, recognizing “everyday heroes.” Source