With coronavirus cases spiking in Florida, the city is breaking with state’s governor to mandate that masks be worn. Source
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60 Minutes reports on voting in the pandemic
Americans will vote for president in just a few months and the pandemic has forced election officials to explore ways to keep the public safe at the polls and offer alternatives to in-person voting. As Bill Whitaker reports, so far, it’s not been an easy task. See the full story, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT. Source
November election results might take days, and misinformation is a growing concern
A report out by UCI Law urges the media to prepare the American people for the likelihood of a delayed presidential election result in November due to high numbers of people voting by mail. One of the recommended steps amounts to a balancing act for news organizations: debunking misinformation without amplifying it. Jack Doppelt, a professor at Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, joins CBSN to discuss the high stakes. Source
House passes police reform bill, but it faces challenge in Senate
The Democratic-led House passed a police reform bill Thursday night with support from several Republicans. But it now faces an uphill battle in the GOP-controlled Senate. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest. Source
A famous diner fights for its life in the age of COVID-19
Hank and Linda Vance, the owners of Hank’s Creekside Restaurant, refer to their diner as a “little bit of heaven on earth.” Yet like thousands of restaurants around the U.S., the popular Sonoma County, California, eatery is struggling with how to stay in business while keeping its workers and customers safe as the coronavirus continues to rage. Source
7-year-old twins reopen successful lemonade stand after questions about permit
When twins Kamari and Kamera opened lemonade stand, someone questioned if they had a permit to run it. So, they got one – and reopen their business with even more success. Last week, they had a line down the block and an hour wait for their signature drink. Source
Florida bans drinking alcohol at bars as coronavirus cases soar
The state’s Department of Health reported 8,942 new confirmed cases – topping the previous record of 5,500 set on Wednesday. Source
CDC expands list of people at severe risk from COVID-19
“The more underlying medical conditions people have, the higher their risk,” the CDC now warns. Source
Kanye West partners with Gap, bringing his Yeezy brand to stores
The deal brings West’s relationship with Gap full circle – he worked in a Gap store as a teen in Chicago. Source
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force holds first briefing in nearly 2 months
The briefing is expected to be led by Vice President Mike Pence. Source