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FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor on taking over U.S. coronavirus response

As U.S. governors work to contain the coronavirus in their own states, it was announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency would be taking charge of the federal government’s response. FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the state of the federal response, and what measures they hope will contain the pandemic. Source

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Coronavirus: When should you seek help?

The number of coronavirus cases is growing dramatically in the U.S., but there are still a lot of unknowns people are worried about. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to answer viewers’ most pressing, unanswered questions about the coronavirus. Source

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Questions surround California death row inmate’s guilt

One California death row inmate’s legal battle has captured worldwide attention, even high-profile people from Pope Francis to Kim Kardashian West. Kevin Cooper has always maintained he did not kill three members of a family and their guest in 1983. Last year, an order from Governor Newsom for more DNA testing and new witness testimony gave Cooper a chance for freedom. Erin Moriarty meets with Cooper face-to-face for a new “48 Hours,” airing on CBS Saturday at 10/9c. Source

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Four senators reportedly sold stock before markets’ coronavirus spiral

Four U.S. senators reportedly sold stocks before the coronavirus sent markets plunging. Republican Senator Richard Burr sold up to roughly $1.7 million in mid-February, days after penning an op-ed assuring Americans that the U.S. was prepared to handle the disease. No charges have been filed and there is no evidence any of the four senators had insider information. Nancy Cordes reveals who the other Senators are and breaks down the details surrounding the accusations. Source

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Federal government looks to malaria drug as possible coronavirus treatment

President Trump announced that a drug commonly used to treat malaria could possibly be used to treat coronavirus symptoms, after it goes through clinical trials. However, officials maintained that currently, there is no drug on the market that is FDA-approved to treat coronavirus. Meanwhile in Congress, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled a financial aid package to help small businesses and industries deeply affected by the coronavirus, like airlines. The proposal has gotten criticism from Democrats, who say it does more to help corporations than workers. Weijia Jiang breaks down what else Washington, D.C. is doing to try and contain the coronavirus’ spread. Source

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Doctor names two drugs that could help treat coronavirus

President Trump expressed optimism on Thursday when he announced that a drug commonly used to treat malaria has been FDA-approved to ease symptoms of the coronavirus. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss this and other options currently being tried and tested to help battle the illness. Source

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