President Trump refused to take questions during a Friday night briefing, a day after he made comments suggesting the possibility of injecting disinfectants to treat the coronavirus. He later said those comments were “sarcastic.” Nikole Killion reports. Source
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5 die of coronavirus in “close-knit” predominately black New Orleans group
In New Orleans, the prestigious Mardi Gras Zulu Krewe has had at least 25 of its 800 mostly black members infected, with at least five dead. Mireya Villarreal speaks to Zulu Krewe members about the devastating effects of the pandemic. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, April 25, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Lesli Foster.” Source
Texas Democratic party to hold convention virtually amid coronaviurs
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Texas will hold its Democratic convention virtually. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Adam Brewster joined CBSN to discuss how the Texas Democratic Party plans to hold a virtual convention. Source
Millions still waiting for checks as surge in unemployment claims creates backlog
As an unprecedented 26 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in just five weeks, the claims system cannot handle the surge of applications. The backlog is exacerbating financial insecurity for millions of Americans who have lost their jobs. Optimal Capital market analyst Frances Stacy joins CBSN to discuss the dire economic situation. Source
CDC adds six new possible coronavirus symptoms
The agency has updated its list to include: chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell. Source
World Food Program director on coronavirus: “The worst is yet to come”
On top of the coronavirus pandemic, the world may see a global humanitarian catastrophe, including famine in three dozen countries — potentially the most serious crisis since World War II, according to World Food Program director David Beasley. Beasley, who recently recovered from coronavirus, spoke to CBS News. Source
Hotelier with $60 million in small biz aid: We’re keeping it
Ashford and its subsidiaries have applied for more than $130 million in loans and received nearly $60 million so far. Source
Coronavirus updates: Global COVID-19 death toll tops 200,000
There are more than 52,000 deaths in the United States, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University. Source
West Point to bring back 1,000 cadets for graduation
President Trump will deliver the prestigious military academy’s 2020 commencement address. Source