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WWII veteran raises staggering sum for Britain’s battered health workers

Ahead of his 100th birthday, Captain Tom Moore set out to raise about $1,000 for the U.K. National Health Service as it battles the coronavirus, but he struck a chord with a public eager to help. As CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata reports, he’s become a hero and an inspiration — and raised a staggering sum of money in the process. Source

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About 22 million Americans filed for unemployment in 4 weeks

Another 5.2 million people filed for unemployment last week, according to the latest jobs report, as the coronavirus continues to slam the U.S. economy. A total of 22 million people have filed claims in the last four weeks, accounting for nearly 13% of the workforce. Optimal Capital’s Director of Strategy Frances Stacy joined CBSN to discuss the impact. Source

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The moral dilemma of COVID-19: Difficult decisions on economy and saving lives

Save the economy or save lives? That’s the key moral dilemma facing officials as they weigh which steps to take next in response to the pandemic. The New York Times held a video conference with five experts from different backgrounds to discuss the difficult decisions that lie ahead. Reverend William Barber, a prominent political activist who took part in that discussion, joined CBSN with more. Source

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