Seniors file back into class, wearing masks and having their temperatures checked, for the first time in months to prep for exams. Source
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Family of Lori Vallow defend her innocence in missing Idaho kids case
Lori Vallow’s mother and sister are publicly defending the Idaho mom for the first time in the midst of a high-profile missing children case. Vallow is charged with the apparent disappearance of her children, Tylee and JJ, who have not been seen in months. Her two relatives told Jonathan Vigliotti that Vallow would never harm her children for “48 Hours,” which airs Saturdays at 10 p.m. ET. Source
The states where coronavirus cases are growing the fastest
Most states have loosened their original stay-at-home orders to varying degrees, which concerns public health experts who say the U.S. is loosening its grip too quickly. Source
Indianapolis bar owner says the federal government “failed small businesses across America”
Denice Benefiel said she put her heart and soul into the business — and now she’s “watching it go down the tubes.” She said she blames the federal government, which she said did not do enough for small businesses. Source
Dr. Sue Varma shares the “four M’s” of mental health
Calls to the government’s mental health hotline were up nearly 900% in March, compared to March 2019. There has also been a rise in both anti-depressant and anti-anxiety prescriptions, a reflection of the many Americans struggling with the consequences of pandemic-forced lockdowns. Dr. Sue Varma joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about how and when to seek help. Source
Tom Cruise teams up with NASA to shoot film in space
NASA is teaming up with Tom Cruise to create the first film shot in space. The Hollywood star will reportedly launch into space and stay aboard the International Space Station, where the film is set to take place. SpaceX is also a potential partner in the project, which is set to be in the early preparation phase. Source
NYC shuts down entire subway system for coronavirus-linked cleaning
New York City shut down its expansive subway system overnight for the first time in its 115-year history, and will continue to shut all 472 stations and every train for cleaning between the hours of 1 and 5 a.m. for the foreseeable future. The city added over 1,000 bus services for those impacted by the closures, and free car services for essential workers. Mola Lenghi reports from a freshly cleaned subway station. Source
Governors grapple with reopening amid projected spike in virus cases
Governors of every U.S. state are grappling with the question of when to begin lifting pandemic lockdowns. Texas Governor Abbott is moving forward with plans to reopen non-essential businesses like hair salons and barber shops, despite acknowledging the potential rise in infections. David Begnaud reports on how some people continue to resist social distancing guidelines, including in Michigan, where authorities are still searching for two men charged with murdering a Family Dollar security guard who asked a customer’s daughter to wear a mask. Source
Eye Opener: White House coronavirus task force winding down
President Trump said his coronavirus task force is winding down during a tour of an Arizona mask production facility. Also, New York City is shutting down its subways for the first time for an intense cleaning. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Listen live: Supreme Court hears case on birth control coverage
If the Trump administration’s rule is allowed to be implemented, hundreds of thousands of patients will lose birth control coverage. Source