Ratcliffe’s nomination was confirmed by a vote of 8 to 7, with all Democrats voting against. Source
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Mayor wants Elon Musk to move Tesla to Tulsa
Musk is looking to relocated his electric car factory – and the mayor of Tulsa is trying to woo Tesla Source
Belmont Stakes to be held June 20 – without fans
It will be followed by the 146th Kentucky Derby on September 5 and the 145th running of the Preakness Stakes on October 3. Source
Biden campaign says he supports revoking Keystone XL permit
“Denial of science ends on day one of a Biden presidency,” his campaign policy director said. Source
Man who downplayed virus warns others after getting sick
“If you have to go out please use wisdom and don’t be foolish like I was so the same so the same thing won’t happen to you like it happened to me and my wife,” he said. Source
Report warns against coronavirus fever-screening devices
High-traffic locations have shown interest in using thermal devices as a safety measure to reopen the economy. Source
Anonymous donors pay off $8 million of college loans
The money will pay off college loans of up to 400 students who overcame personal hardship – from homelessness and extreme poverty – to become first-generation college students. Source
Arrests as anti-lockdown protests hit Europe
Protesters hit the streets across Europe over the weekend to voice dissatisfaction with government measures intended to stop the spread of COVID-19. CBS News’ Haley Ott reports from the U.K., where 19 people were arrested. Source
Clinical trials underway for potential drug to stop cytokine storm in COVID-19 patients
Doctors have many unanswered questions about how the coronavirus attacks the body. One potential treatment focuses on drugs that help regulate a patient’s immune response to the virus, stopping it from causing the inflammation that can result in devastating consequences. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula looks at one arthritis drug and speaks to a patient who took it. Source
Arthritis: Breaking down misconceptions
May is Arthritis Awareness Month. The health condition is one of the most widespread across the U.S., affecting more than 54 million people. Dr. Elaine Husni, Cleveland Clinic’s vice chair of rheumatology and director of the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Center, joins CBSN to help break down some of the most common misconceptions about the condition. Source