President Trump is acknowledging the coronavirus death toll may be higher than he had previously predicted, but he is still encouraging states to reopen their economies. In an appearance Sunday on Fox News, the president said as many as 100,000 Americans could die. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with more on the president’s response. Source
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Supreme Court streams live oral arguments for first time
The Supreme Court heard arguments by telephone conference and provide live audio for the press and the public for the first time ever. Source
Carnival plans to resume some cruises on August 1
Yet while the cruise operator plans to restart service from several U.S. ports, lawmakers have launched a probe. Source
New coronavirus antibody test claims higher accuracy
The FDA has granted emergency authorization for a coronavirus antibody test from Roche that claims to be 100% accurate in finding antibodies in blood and 99.8% accurate in detecting the lack of antibodies. Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joined CBSN to discuss that plus other developments in fighting the pandemic. Source
Senate returns amid pandemic as House stays away
The Senate is back in session, while the House waits as cases continue to plague the nation’s capital. Source
Dr. Agus on promising developments and when a coronavirus vaccine could be available
More than 90 potential coronavirus vaccines are being developed around the world. Dr. David Agus has the latest on when we might see the first coronavirus vaccine. Source
Grocery chains rationing meat to curb hoarding
Kroger, Costco and Giant Eagle are among the supermarkets limiting how much beef, pork and poultry shoppers can buy. Source
Legendary NFL head coach Don Shula dies
Don Shula, the winningest head coach in National Football League history and a Miami Dolphins legend for half a century, has died Source
Listen: Supreme Court streams live oral arguments for first time
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments by telephone conference and provide live audio for the press and the public for the first time ever. Source
Trump confident there will be a coronavirus vaccine by the end of 2020
President Trump said he is very confident there will be a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year during a Fox News virtual town hall at the Lincoln Memorial Sunday night. As he defended his handling of the pandemic, he also sharply increased his estimated COVID-19 death toll in the United States. Paula Reid reports on the president’s predictions. Source