The U.S. has by far the highest number of confirmed cases worldwide, and the highest death toll. Source
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Possible link between COVID-19 and rare illness in children
British doctors raised alarms about Kawasaki disease after a number of children diagnosed with COVID-19 died despite having no underlying health issues, according to a U.K. official. Source
Hillary Clinton endorsing Joe Biden for president
The 2016 Democratic presidential nominee endorsed Biden during a virtual “Women’s Town Hall” focusing on how women were responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Source
White House blueprint for coronavirus testing relies on states
The White House has released a blueprint for coronavirus testing as states begin to reopen their economies. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN with the latest. Source
Amazon ends time-off policy at its warehouses
People who stayed home out of fear of catching COVID-19 fear they must choose between their job and their health. Source
Abortion providers say they’re experiencing a “post-Roe” world
A majority-conservative Supreme Court has made access to abortion more vulnerable than it has been in nearly 50 years. Source
Ohio’s vote-by-mail experiment could serve as model for general election
Ohio is holding its primary elections today and most ballots are being cast by mail due to the coronavirus pandemic. Lessons learned from this experiment could forecast how the general election is conducted in November. Jeremy Pelzer, a reporter with Cleveland.com’s Capitol Letter, joined CBSN with the latest. Source
NBA to allow limited workouts; 2020 NFL virtual draft sets new record
In this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback, James Brown joins CBSN to discuss the NBA’s decision to start allowing workouts. And the NFL held its first-ever virtual draft, shattering previous viewing records. In baseball, the investigation in the 2018 Red Sox cheating scandal has come to a close and Taiwan is resuming play in empty stadiums. Source
Already delayed, Tokyo Olympics could be canceled due to coronavirus
Already delayed until next year, the Tokyo Games could be scrapped entirely unless the coronavirus pandemic is brought under control, a Japanese official has warned. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio has more from Tokyo. Source
California governor: “This virus doesn’t take the weekends off”
Newsom warned residents that despite the summer-like temperatures, the coronavirus is not through. Source