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Doctor explains how lockdown orders are slowing the coronavirus’ spread

Nearly half of all American residents are under lockdown orders as state and local governments scramble to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The U.S. now has more cases than anywhere in the world. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about how the latest data says the pandemic will play out, and how the severe precautions will affect the virus’ curve. Source

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A brisk walk with Nancy Giles

“Sunday Morning” contributor Nancy Giles is, like most of us, self-isolating because of the coronavirus pandemic. But that’s not an excuse to miss out on some exercise, and a helpful distraction. Giles takes us on a walk around Weehawken, N.J. for some fresh air and spectacular views. Source

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Ohio chef aims to give ex-convicts a second chance

Chef and restauranteur Brandon Chrostowski received the “Silver Plate” award in March, an honor he now shares with Wolfgang Puck, Danny Meyer and other luminaries. But Chrostowski’s operation is a little different, with kitchens staffed by ex-cons. Jeff Glor talks to the visionary chef about his mission to give others the second chance in life he says he was granted years ago. Source

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Eye Opener: Trump signs coronavirus stimulus bill

President Trump signed the largest emergency aid package in U.S. history after it passed votes in the House and Senate. Also, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have returned to the U.S. after being isolated with coronavirus in Australia. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

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The untold history behind the 1936 Olympics

With the Summer 2020 Olympics now postponed, it’ll be awhile before more Olympic legends like Jesse Owens are created. By winning 4 gold medals in the 1936 games in Berlin, he dashed Adolf Hitler’s claims of white supremacy. And on this very day 30 years ago, he posthumously earned another honor, the Congressional Gold Medal. But Owens wasn’t alone in breaking ground at those games in Germany. Over a dozen other African American men, and 2 women, also represented America at the Games. Their lesser-known story is told in the documentary, and now the new book, “Olympic Pride, American Prejudice.” Michelle Miller shares the untold story of the historic event. Source

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Pandemic forces whiskey bar to sell valuable bottle collection

The Jack Rose Dining Saloon in Washington, D.C. has long been home to one of the world’s largest collections of whiskey bottles, dating from prohibition and even decades before. But in these difficult days, what’s been a defining feature of the bar has become a luxury. And now it’s being “tapped”, to keep the bar and its employees going. Christina Ruffini explains how the bar made a big sacrifice to keep the lights on and make sure its employees are paid. Source

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Saturday Sessions: Margaret Glaspy performs “Devotion”

Margaret Glaspy was born in Red Bluff, California and began playing guitar at the age of 15. Soon after heading east for music school, she began performing in clubs in Boston and New York. After a warm reception from fans and critics for her 2016 debut album, Glaspy released her newest collection on Friday, titled “Devotion.” She joined “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from the Bridge Studio in Brooklyn to perform “Devotion” Source

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The history of humanity’s most basic hygienic tool

At the most basic level, preventing the coronavirus and many other illnesses begins with simple soap and water. Humanity’s relationship with the simple hygienic tool goes back thousands of years. Jeff Glor explores the history of soap and how it was marketed through the last century. Source

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Coronavirus precautions lead to rat problem in New Orleans

The city of New Orleans has seen a surge in coronavirus cases, quickly straining hospital staff and resources that were not ready for the spike. However, the precautions put in place to slow the virus’ spread have inadvertently led to a new problem: with no food littering alleyways from people visiting the city’s many restaurants, hungry rats that relied on the scraps have been driven out onto the streets. Omar Villafranca reports on how the city is combatting its problems. Source

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