Musician Jason Isbell recorded his new album, “Reunions,” before the coronavirus outbreak hit. Like many artists, he was supposed to be on tour, but instead finds himself at home isolating with his wife, fellow musician Amanda Shires, and their 4-year-old daughter. Despite being confined to home himself, Isbell’s album spread out wide to hit number one on four Billboard charts. He performs “Only Children” for “CBS This Morning: Saturday.” Source
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Pentagon puts military police on alert to go to Minneapolis
Minneapolis protesters defied an 8 p.m. curfew in a fourth straight night of demonstrations over the death of George Floyd, a black Minneapolis man who died at the hands of a white police officer. Military police have been put on alert by the Pentagon. The National Guard is already in the city, providing security for firefighters working Saturday morning to put out fires from the overnight protests. Jeff Pegues reports from the scene. Source
Saturday Sessions: Jason Isbell performs “What I’ve Done to Help”
Musician Jason Isbell recorded his new album, “Reunions,” before the coronavirus outbreak hit. Like many artists during the pandemic, he was supposed to be on tour but instead finds himself at home isolating with his wife, fellow musician Amanda Shires, and their 4-year-old daughter. Despite being confined to home himself, Isbell’s album spread out wide to hit number one on four Billboard charts. He performs “What I’ve Done to Help” for “CBS This Morning: Saturday.” Source
Minneapolis protesters defy curfew in fourth night of unrest
Protests continued to flare in the city and nationwide over George Floyd’s death. Source
SpaceX astronauts ready to try again, weather permitting
NASA and SpaceX vow safety is the top priority for first piloted launch to orbit from U.S. soil in nearly a decade Source
Stationary company Yoobi gives back to schools in need
Stationary company Yoobi, known for their colorful school supplies, is providing everything from pencils to folders for students in need across the U.S. Yoobi is available at Target, and pledges to donate an item for every item bought off the shelves. Even celebrities like Usher have joined the effort, helping Yoobi bring supplies to schools in low-income areas. Michelle Miller speaks to Yoobi founder Ido Leffler about how he got started. Source
Charity founded during AIDS crisis works to help people amid coronavirus pandemic
Founded during the AIDS crisis, God’s Love We Deliver is a charity committed to feeding homebound New Yorkers afflicted with disease. Decades later with another pandemic affecting the country, the charity is working nonstop to meet the spike in demand amid the coronavirus crisis. Anthony Mason speaks to God’s Love CEO Karen Pearl. Source
Reflecting on the Spanish flu pandemic amid the coronavirus crisis
A distant chapter in U.S. history has acquired new interest this year, as the coronavirus outbreak forces the country to look back at the Spanish flu pandemic, just over a century ago. Elizabeth Palmer looks at what’s done differently today, and the many things that have stayed the same. Source
SpaceX’s Elon Musk: 2012 60 Minutes Interview
As SpaceX prepares to launch humans into orbit for first time, revisit Elon Musk’s 2012 interview with 60 Minutes’ Scott Pelley. Source
New York City to begin reopening in June: Here’s what that means
A new study says more than two million New York residents may have been infected with the coronavirus by the end of March, far more than previously reported. New York City, which has been the epicenter of the virus, is expected to start the first phase of reopening next week. Tom Hanson reports on what New York’s reopening is expected to look like, as well as reopenings around the country. Source