Lunar lander is key to NASA’s plans for landing astronauts on the moon in 2024. Source
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LA offering free COVID-19 tests to all residents
It’s the first big city in the U.S. to do that, Mayor Eric Garcetti says. Source
Trump and New Jersey Governor Murphy meet at White House
President Trump met with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy at the White House Thursday to discuss coronavirus testing and financial aid for states, as the president starts to shift focus to economic recovery and an easing of restrictions designed to limit the spread of COVID-19. Source
Iran deals with coronavirus amid concerns about human rights issues
Iran has been one of the hardest hit countries from the coronavirus. Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joined CBSN to discuss how the country is dealing with the pandemic. Source
Missouri Islamic Center destroyed in arson fire
Worshipers react after the Islamic Center of Cape Girardeau in Missouri was destroyed in an arson fire April 24, the first full day of Ramadan. Alayna Chapie reports for CBS affiliate KFVS. Source
Smart investing during market volatility
Individual investors — many of whom are first-time traders — are taking advantage of the coronavirus stock market turmoil and opening record numbers of online brokerage accounts, according to the Wall Street Journal. Courtney Dominguez, senior wealth advisor at Payne Capital Management, joins CBSN to share some smart investing strategies during uncertain times. Source
Antiviral drug remdesivir shows promise in treating COVID-19
The antiviral drug remdesivir has shown promise in treating the COVID-19 infection in hospitalized patients. Dr. Mark McClellan, a professor of Business, Medicine and Policy at Duke University and a former FDA commissioner, joins CBSN’s Reena Ninan for a closer look at the drug. Source
“COVID toes” may be coronavirus symptom
“I have seen more toes in the past two weeks in my clinic than I have in my entire previous career combined,” one dermatologist told CBS News. Source
Sanitizers vs. disinfectants: Expert explains the difference
“You just don’t want to make a mistake under these circumstances, especially if you’re living with someone or yourself is a part of the vulnerable population,” Keri Lestage said. Source
Coronavirus updates: More than 30 million Americans have filed jobless claims
Potential COVID-19 treatments and vaccines continue to show promise as the number of Americans put out of work amid the pandemic hits 30 million. Source