The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church sat at the foot of the World Trade Center before it was destroyed in the terrorist attacks that brought down the twin towers. Nearly 20 years later, it’s rising again. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday. Source
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NYC inmate’s death after testing positive for COVID-19 raises questions about conditions in jails and prisons
Rikers Island inmate Michael Tyson has died after testing positive for COVID-19. The medical examiner hasn’t officially ruled the cause of death, but it is drawing criticism from criminal justice advocates over how to best handle jails and prisons during the pandemic. Reuven Blau, reporter for The City, joined CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
Stocks see best week in 45 years after latest Fed rescue
S&P 500 up 12.1% in shortened trading week. Optimistic? Or oblivious? “When does America open up for business again?” Source
Rebuilding the church destroyed on 9/11
The St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church sat at the foot of the World Trade Center before it was destroyed in the terrorist attacks that brought down the twin towers. Nearly 20 years later, it’s rising again. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday. Source
Coronavirus updates: British PM Boris Johnson leaves intensive care
A spokesperson for Johnson, the first world leader to test positive for the virus, said the prime minister is in “extremely good spirits.” Source
U.S. expels 6,300 migrants from border under coronavirus order
The U.S. is also rapidly expelling unaccompanied migrant children. Top border official Mark Morgan said they could also pose an “absolute public health risk” to the U.S. Source
Residents of Wisconsin senior living facility sing from balconies
To lift each other’s spirits up – without actually getting too close in person – these seniors at a living facility in Wisconsin started singing together from their balconies. Staff members stood below, acting as conductors for their performance. Source
How coronavirus is changing how we use the internet
With millions of Americans stuck inside because of social distancing guidelines, a recent analysis found the way they’re using the internet is changing. New York Times finance and technology reporter Nathaniel Popper joined CBSN to break down how coronavirus is impacting our screen time. Source
Key material behind the shortage of N95 masks
A surge in demand for the material that forms the key filter layer in medical respirators has caused long waits on new orders. Source
Stimulus check: How much money will you get, and when?
$2 trillion stimulus bill includes payments for most Americans. Here’s how to figure out how much you’ll receive. Source