Drug industry heavyweights and not-so-well-known biotech firms are pushing to create a COVID-19 vaccine, and thousands of people have signed up to take part in clinical drug trials, despite the hazards. But what are the technical, ethical and political obstacles to coming up with an effective and safe vaccine quickly? Martha Teichner reports. Source

For years artist Jim Bachor has been filling potholes in the streets of Chicago with colorful mosaics – and given how pervasive potholes are, he’s never been at a loss for a canvas for his art. Now, with traffic decreased due to coronavirus, his mosaics are immortalizing holy relics of this time of pandemic, from hand sanitizer to toilet paper. Lee Cowan, who first profiled Bachor for “Sunday Morning” back in 2017, revisits the artist who has definitely earned his street cred. Source

For regional theatres to reopen will require some big changes – for actors, crew, and the audience – as well as trying out new ideas to maintain the joy of live performance Source

Chicago artist Jim Bachor has earned his street cred patching up broken pavement with art Source

As researchers rush to develop a drug against coronavirus, and thousands sign up to participate in clinical trials, what are the technical, ethical and political obstacles to coming up with an effective and safe vaccine quickly? Source

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, correspondent Martha Teichner looks at the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Plus: Rita Braver finds out how some regional theatres that are reopening are making big changes to accommodate social distancing; Faith Salie reflects on the “K-word” all too common on social media these days – calling someone a “Karen”; Mo Rocca talks with chef, restaurateur and Food Network host Guy Fieri; Tracy Smith visits with Lizzo, who talks about overcoming bouts of poverty, homelessness, and crippling self-doubt; Lee Cowan checks in with Chicago street artist Jim Bachor, who fills potholes with colorful mosaics; Pauley looks at how deep spring cleaning has swept the country thanks to stay-at-home orders; documentary filmmaker Ken Burns looks at the role that baseball has played in American society, especially in times of crisis; and we present Seth Doane’s award-winning 2019 report about the “Cemetery Angel,” Ruth Coker Burks. Source

“These charges should serve as a warning to those who choose to desecrate the statues and monuments that adorn our nation’s capital,” acting U.S. Attorney Michael R. Sherwin said in a statement. Source

Texas continues to hit record highs in coronavirus infections; Pasadena Fire Department staffs all-women fire crew for the first time Source

Mississippi lawmakers have taken the first step towards changing the state flag, which currently features the Confederate battle emblem. The House passed a resolution that will allow the legislature to vote on a bill to remove or change the flag. Kate Smith joined CBSN with more on what happens next. Source

Two leading candidates may be on the cusp of making history as the first openly gay black members of Congress. Source