64-year-old Larry Kelly was admitted to a hospital in March when his health rapidly declined after testing positive for the coronavirus. At one point, his family was called to the hospital to say goodbye. “Miracle Larry” Kelly is now back at home with his family and on the road to recovery after more than 120 days in the hospital. Dr. Tara Narula reports. Source
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Demi Lovato is engaged to actor Max Ehrich
“I knew I loved you the moment I met you,” the pop star wrote to her new fiancé. “I’ve never felt so unconditionally loved by someone in my life.” Source
Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf on federal agents surge, criticism of Portland response
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the surge in federal agents to U.S. cities and criticism of the federal government’s involvement in Portland. Source
New Amtrak CEO talks about riding the rails during the coronavirus pandemic
Much like the airlines, Amtrak is feeling the effects of an unprecedented drop in demand. The company is facing a reduction in service, furloughs and some criticism from Congress. Amtrak’s new CEO started just as the coronavirus cases began to soar in March. He spoke to CBS transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave. Source
Jobless claims up for first time in months as COVID-19 spreads
More than 2 million Americans applied for jobless aid last week as layoffs increased in states hit by the pandemic. Source
Trump administration holding migrant kids in hotels, at times for weeks, before deportation
A private contractor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding children at Hampton Inn & Suites hotels in Arizona and Texas. This happens while more than 10,000 beds for children sit empty at government shelters, according to the AP. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
U.S.-China tensions escalate amid closure of Houston consulate, recent spying allegations
Tensions are escalating between the U.S. and China amid growing concerns Chinese researchers are stealing American secrets. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Major League Baseball returns after brief hiatus amid the coronavirus pandemic
The MLB is returning in a shortened season due to the coronavirus. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Opening day: Empty parks, fake crowd noise and air high-fives
A baseball season that was on the brink before it ever began because of the virus outbreak is set to start Thursday night. Source
Florida hospital ICUs near capacity as COVID-19 cases remain high
The surge in coronavirus cases is putting a severe strain on hospitals around the country. David Begnaud is in Miami, which is seeing its ICUs fill to near capacity. Source