The World Health Organization has temporarily suspended the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine from a global trial for COVID-19 treatments for a safety review. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to explain why the drug was dropped from the global study. He also addresses the W.H.O. warning that countries reopening could face an “immediate second peak” of the virus if safety measures are lifted too soon. Source
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Risks of putting COVID-19 social distancing measures on hold
Dr. Dyan Hes joined CBSN to discuss the impact crowded Memorial Day festivities could have in the coming weeks. Source
The rise of Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Overcoming long odds, SpaceX is on the brink of making space history. Mark Strassmann looks at the company’s rise. Source
Jeffrey Epstein accuser speaks out ahead of Netflix documentary release
One of Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers, Sarah Ransome, says Epstein raped her on his private Caribbean island. She says Epstein had help from two women who were close to him. Ransome, who spoke with “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason, is featured in the Netflix documentary series “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich.” Source
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst on her new memoir and the coronavirus pandemic
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is out with a new memoir on her experiences in politics, the military and growing up on the farm. “CBS This Morning” talks with the senator about her book and the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Taiwan was so pandemic-ready that it’s had just 7 coronavirus deaths
Small island just off mainland China is home to almost 24 million people, but they’d been bracing for a crisis like COVID-19 for 17 years. Source
Epstein accuser says she wants to face his alleged co-conspirators in court
Sarah Ransome is featured in the Netflix documentary series “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich,” out Wednesday. Source
How Taiwan used data and tech to stop the spread of COVID-19
Taiwan is just about 80 miles from mainland China but managed to limit the spread of the coronavirus, keeping infections under 500 and deaths to just seven. Holly Williams looks at the Taiwan model, a plan involving mass data sharing and new technology. Source
SpaceX to become the first private company to send humans to space
SpaceX’s Rocket 9 will fly two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station this week, marking a new era in space travel. Mark Strassmann reports from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Source
FBI joins multi-state manhunt for college senior accused of murder rampage
Police are searching for a 23-year-old college senior they believe is responsible for killing two people in a series of crimes over the weekend. He was last seen Sunday in Pennsylvania. Errol Barnett has more on the manhunt and the victims. Source