Mr. Trump told Reuters in an interview Beijing “will do anything” for him to lose reelection. Source
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Another 3.8 million Americans filed for jobless benefits last week
At least 30 million workers have been laid off since the coronavirus outbreak forced employers to shut down. Source
Broadway star Nick Cordero suffers virus setback, but wife is hopeful
Cordero, whose right leg had to be amputated because of coronavirus complications, suffered a new setback this week. Source
Dr. David Agus on new remdesivir research and efforts to fast-track vaccine for COVID-19
Dr. David Agus on potential breakthroughs in the race for treatments for the coronavirus. A clinical trial shows the antiviral drug, remdesivir, shortens the recovery time of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. And Oxford University scientists think they may have a vaccine by September. Source
Former Education Secretary John King on what returning to school may look like
President Trump has said that going back to school during the current academic year is something state governors “should seriously start to consider,” despite concerns over the coronavirus. Former Education Secretary John King, who served under President Obama, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what needs to be done for schools to be reopened safely. Source
Philadelphia doctor takes to the streets to provide free COVID-19 testing
The state of Pennsylvania has so far tested less than 2% of its 12.8 million residents for coronavirus, and for many in Philadelphia, testing can be hard to find. Jericka Duncan speaks to one doctor who was fed up with hearing stories of people being turned away for tests, so she took to the streets to provide free COVID-19 testing to local residents. Source
Author John Grisham on his new book, “Camino Winds”
Best-selling author John Grisham joins “CBS This Morning” from his Virginia home to discuss his new novel called “Camino Winds,” the follow-up to his 2017 bestseller, “Camino Island.” The new book tells the story of what happens when a beautiful island is threatened by both a hurricane and a killer. Grisham also shares some news about a sequel to his debut book, “A Time to Kill.” Source
Dozens of bodies found in U-Haul trucks outside NYC funeral home
Cops were called by neighbors complaining of “overwhelming” stench coming from the Brooklyn facility processing bodies of people who succumbed to COVID-19. Source
The Highwomen release new video for their song, “Crowded Table”
Country supergroup The Highwomen released a new music video for their song, “Crowded Table.” Group members and country stars Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris and Natalie Hemby spoke to Anthony Mason about what the song, which celebrates togetherness, means to them in this period of isolation. Source
Sneak peek: What Ever Happened to Mary Day?
A 13-year-old girl vanishes in 1981. Detectives believe she was murdered. Years later a woman appears and claims to be the missing girl. Is she an imposter? Correspondent Maureen Maher reports in an all-new “48 Hours” airing Saturday, May 2 at 10/9c on CBS. Source