Officials are investigating why two dams in Michigan failed and caused historic flooding and forced thousands of residents to evacuate. Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her state’s response to the disaster during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
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Minority business owners struggle to obtain federal aid amid pandemic
A new survey found the majority of minority-owned small businesses were denied or have yet to receive stimulus loans. African American and Latino owners are struggling to survive without federal assistance. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Harvard doctor shares “good news” on coronavirus immunity studies
Harvard Global Health Institute Director Dr. Ashish Jha explains the promising findings of several recent studies that found monkeys and humans can develop coronavirus immunity, and what the results mean for a possible vaccine Source
School students around the world return to class, COVID-19-safe classrooms are the new normal
As countries around the world ease coronavirus restrictions, many students are returning to the classroom, but there are still concerns over how to keep children safe. Holly Williams reports. Source
Cyclone kills over 80 as it tears through India and Bangladesh
Hurricane-force winds brought trees and homes down on top of people and the storm left one of India’s major airports under water. Source
Three shot in shopping complex outside Phoenix
One was seriously wounded and a suspect was in custody, police said. Witnesses said the gunman used an AR-15 assault weapon. Source
Plan to exhume gangster John Dillinger revives conspiracy theories
Notorious gangster John Dillinger was killed in 1934 in Chicago. He was known as public enemy number one during the height of the Great Depression. After his death, there were many conspiracy theories surrounding his fate. Now, his family is moving forward with plans to exhume his body. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
Michael Cohen to be released to home confinement Thursday
Other prominent political figures including former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and attorney Michael Avenatti have already been released to home confinement due to fears of the coronavirus. Source
Supreme Court blocks House from Mueller grand jury material
The order keeps details from the investigation of Russian interference out of the hands of Democratic lawmakers at least until early summer. Source
Eye Opener: Gunman opens fire at Arizona shopping complex
Several people are injured after a gunman opened fire at a shopping complex in Glendale, Arizona on Wednesday evening. Also, record rain and dam flooding has led to what Michigan officials have called “a 500-year event.” All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source