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National Zoo reopens for the first time in 19 weeks

After shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. reopened to the public for the first time in 19 weeks. Some indoor exhibits still remain closed for health and safety reasons. Chip Reid reports. Source

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Three named storms expected to make landfall in the U.S. this weekend

In the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Hanna became the first hurricane of the 2020 season to form in the Atlantic. The storm was upgraded to hurricane status early on Saturday morning while approaching landfall in Southern Texas. It is just one of three storms expected to make landfall in the U.S. this weekend. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli has the latest. Source

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Coronavirus relief bill negotiations continue as benefits set to expire

The federal jobless benefits Congress approved in April — an extra $600 per person each week– are about to expire as COVID-19 cases surge throughout the country. Details of a followup bill have yet to be worked out, but Congress did not meet on Saturday, and the president spent the afternoon golfing. Paula Reid reports. Source

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