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Saturday Sessions: The Killers perform “Blowback”

Superstar band The Killers is performing for this week’s Saturday Sessions. The platinum-selling group from Las Vegas made their debut with their 2004 album “Hot Fuss,” which went on to become a global hit. They have since seen their music reach number one on U.K. and U.S. charts, and have sold over 28 million albums. Their latest album, “Imploding the Mirage,” will be out in May 2020. Here they perform “Blowback” from the new album, recorded in a Utah studio. Source

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Saturday Sessions: The Killers perform Tom Petty’s “The Waiting”

Superstar band The Killers is performing for this week’s Saturday Sessions. The platinum-selling group from Las Vegas made their debut with their 2004 album “Hot Fuss,” which went on to become a global hit. They have since seen their music reach number one on U.K. and U.S. charts, and have sold over 28 million albums. Their latest album, “Imploding the Mirage,” will be out in May 2020. Here they perform a cover of Tom Petty’s “The Waiting,” recorded in a Utah studio. Source

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Saturday Sessions: The Killers perform “Caution”

Superstar band The Killers is performing for this week’s Saturday Sessions. The platinum-selling group from Las Vegas made their debut with their 2004 album “Hot Fuss,” which went on to become a global hit. They have since seen their music reach number one on U.K. and U.S. charts, and have sold over 28 million albums. Their latest album, “Imploding the Mirage,” will be out in May 2020. Here they perform “Caution” from the new album, recorded in a Utah studio. Source

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A look at how zookeepers are keeping animals entertained amid lockdown

Veterinarians and other zoo personnel are now using personal protective equipment to protect both themselves and animals from exposure, after a tiger at New York’s Bronx Zoo contracted the coronavirus. With no visitors, zookeepers are looking to enrichment activities and walks to keep animals entertained and happy. Jamie Yuccas takes a look at how the pandemic has changed the environment for these animals and the people who care for them. Source

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Americans look to nature as a temporary lockdown escape

Desperate to escape their homes amid coronavirus lockdowns, Americans are heading outside in record numbers for fresh air and exercise — while also finding ways to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Christina Ruffini speaks to some Washington, D.C. locals who are finding the benefit in stepping outside during odd hours. Source

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Remembering Desert One, 40 years later

In April 1980, the U.S. woke up to the grim news that a mission to free 52 American hostages being held by Iran ended in disaster. Then-President Carter announced that Desert One, the code name for a mission everyday Americans did not even know existed before that day, was terminated after two rescue helicopters collided, resulting in the death of eight service members. Catherine Herridge looks back at the failed mission. Source

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Could stem cell therapy help treat coronavirus?

Doctors are hoping stem cell therapy could be a weapon in the fight against coronavirus. On Friday, regenerative medicine company Mesoblast announced a 300-person trial to determine whether stem cell treatments will work in COVID-19 patients suffering from severe lung inflammation. Adriana Diaz speaks to a doctor behind a similar trial at Mount Sinai. Source

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Boeing implements safety measures to get employees back to work

Thousands of Boeing employees returned to work this week, and some hope it could serve as a model for companies looking to get back to work. The aerospace giant is looking to resume production at facilities in Washington state, Ohio and Pennsylvania, with workers using new procedures to protect themselves from coronavirus. Kris Van Cleave explains how the company is planning on ensuring employee safety. Source

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Coronavirus restrictions force changes in the real estate market

Although most of the country should be reaching the peak season for purchasing a new home, coronavirus restrictions have dealt a blow to the real estate market and forced realtors to find other ways to show properties to clients. Barry Petersen speaks to a Denver couple who own their own real estate firm about how they are reaching buyers. Source

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Eye Opener: U.S. coronavirus deaths exceed 51,000

Coronavirus deaths in the U.S. have exceeded 51,000 as some states begin lifting restrictions. Also, President Trump signed a nearly $500 billion relief bill designed to mitigate the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the economy. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

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