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The cost of taking a gap year amid a pandemic

Students have often been encouraged to take gap years between high school and college, but many graduates are reconsidering their options this year. Economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York say students who delay college due to the pandemic could lose more than $90,000 in lifetime earnings. Arun Ponnusamy, chief academic officer at Collegewise, joins CBSN to discuss what students should take into account when making this decision. Source

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As COVID-19 deaths rise, new controversy over hydroxychloroquine

Coronavirus cases and deaths keep rising in many states. CBS News’ Laura Podesta reports on the latest, and Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and Yahoo News medical contributor, joined CBSN to discuss the latest figures, concerns about COVID-19’s impact on the heart, and the controversy surrounding the drug hydroxychloroquine. Source

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Lawmakers bid final farewell to late Congressman John Lewis

The late civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis left the U.S. Capitol for the final time. He will be buried in Atlanta after a funeral at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to discuss Lewsi’ legacy and how to continue in the fight for equality. Source

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