President Trump and his top health officials on Thursday spoke about the importance of plasma donation from people who have antibodies, as the number of coronavirus deaths tops 150,000 in the U.S. Meantime, negotiations are stalled over the next relief package, with unemployment benefits set to expire Friday. CBS News’ Skyler Henry joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss. Source
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump concerned about delayed election results
“I want to have the result of the election. I don’t want to be waiting around for weeks and months,” he told reporters. Source
Life and legacy of John Lewis honored at Georgia funeral
Civil rights icon John Lewis was laid to rest in Atlanta on Thursday, after an emotional funeral service attended by three former presidents. Michelle Miller takes a look at Lewis’ final journey. Source
Former presidential candidate Herman Cain dies of COVID-19 at 74
Herman Cain, a one time presidential hopeful and former Godfather’s Pizza CEO, died Thursday due to coronavirus. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
17 states report rising deaths from the coronavirus
Florida has broken its coronavirus death toll record for the third day in a row. In the U.S., the virus has claimed 1,400 lives in one day — about one per minute. David Begnaud reports. Source
John Lewis, Lillian Miles Lewis and the power of love
On a night that we honor a man who taught us so much about the power of love, we take a look at the relationship between John Lewis and his wife Lillian Miles Lewis that gave the congressman the strength to bring his message to the world. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
Elton John celebrates 30 years of sobriety
“Thank-you from the bottom of my heart to all the people who have inspired and supported me along the way,” the star wrote on social media. Source
Trump suggests delaying 2020 election as virus deaths rise and economy shrinks
President Trump raised the possibility of delaying the 2020 presidential election — but only Congress has that power. This comes as the president battles bad poll numbers and an economic slowdown. Ben Tracy reports. Source
The story of how John Lewis and wife Lillian met
Xernona Clayton, a fellow civil rights activist, told the story of how she set the couple up — and even planned their wedding. Source
Obama: Lewis brought country “a little bit closer to our highest ideals”
The civil rights icon who helped organize the March on Washington and served in the House of Representatives for 33 years died earlier this month at the age of 80. Source