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WHO calls South America new coronavirus epicenter

The World Health Organization is calling South America a new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Cases are surging in Brazil, where President Jair Bolsonaro has downplayed the threat for months. Clinics in Brazil’s Amazon region are overwhelmed as the virus reaches the country’s indigenous communities. Roxana Saberi reports on how countries around the world are handling the pandemic. Source

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New York Stock Exchange to reopen trading floor Tuesday

New York Stock Exchange President Stacey Cunningham had the trading floor closed on March 23 amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. However, for the first time in its 227 year history, trading continued electronically while the floor was shut down. Dana Jacobson speaks to Cunningham about what trading will look like after the floor resumes in-person trading Tuesday. Source

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Meet the “Food Fairy” helping Philadelphia residents struggling with the pandemic

Access to food has been one of the greatest concerns for many after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered businesses and forced millions into unemployment. Michelle Miller speaks to one Philadelphia resident who took on the task of helping her community, delivering hundreds of meals to families in need — earning hear the nickname, “Food Fairy.” Miller follows Sam Samuel for the “CBS This Morning: Saturday” series, The Dish. Source

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Last known photos of Whitey Bulger released

The last known photos of late notorious gangster Whitey Bulger are being released for the first time, along with the story behind what happened while he was on the run and after he was caught. Jeff Glor speaks to Dave Wedge and Casey Sherman, who co-authored “Hunting Whitey,” and former FBI agent Noreen Gleason, who was running Bulger’s case when he was captured. Source

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