A man on death row says his blood was planted at the crime scene. Will an empty vial help his case? “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty reports Saturday, March 21 at 10/9c on CBS. Source
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Brace for recession. Question is, how bad will things get?
Economists say a severe economic slump is already under way — how deep or how long it will last is anyone’s guess. Source
Sanders to “assess campaign” in coming weeks following primary losses
Sanders currently trails Joe Biden by nearly 300 delegates following the former vice president’s sweep of the three states that voted Tuesday. Source
Brad Paisley’s free grocery store delivers to elderly
Paisley is mobilizing volunteers to help drop off groceries to elderly people who “should not be out shopping out on their own in these times.” Source
What can we learn from pandemics throughout history?
Deadly outbreaks throughout history may offer people some important insights on how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic gripping the globe. In her best-seller, “Leadership: In Turbulent Times,” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin examines how four U.S. Presidents grappled with historic challenges. Kearns Goodwin joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about what people worried about the virus’ spread can learn from history. Source
Africa hunkering down as coronavirus epidemic finally hits continent
Compared to the rest of the world, the continent of Africa might have two things working in its favor with the arrival of the coronavirus: experience with deadly viruses, and a relative lack of connectivity. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Johannesburg. Source
Sheryl Sandberg on Facebook initiative to boost global economy amid coronavirus
Facebook announced that it will give $100 million to 30,000 small businesses in more than 30 countries in an effort to boost the global economy during the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative comes in addition to Facebook’s efforts to fight coronavirus-related disinformation on its platform, COO Sheryl Sandberg told “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King. Source
John Legend on why he’s holding virtual concerts amid coronavirus pandemic
John Legend played an acoustic set on social media Tuesday as many musicians live stream performances to raise money and awareness to help combat the spread of coronavirus. “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason speaks with Legend about his efforts to entertain and educate the public through a distressing time Source
NYC mayor rips “wealthy” NBA teams for virus tests
“Tests should not be for the wealthy, but for the sick,” de Blasio said. Source
Facebook removing fake coronavirus news “quickly,” Sheryl Sandberg says
Facebook partnered with the World Health Organization to fight false information about coronavirus. Source