Biden leads Bernie Sanders in the national delegate race, with 494 pledged delegates to the senator’s 425. Source
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California reports first death, United States death toll now 11
China has reined in the virus, but the dramatic spread in at least 4 other nations, including the U.S., highlights the limited understanding of the disease. Source
Kim Kardashian pushes criminal justice reform at White House
Kardashian visited the White House, as she continues to push for criminal justice reform and pardons for some non-violent offenders. Source
Jill Biden springs into action, bodyguard-style as vegan protesters charge Joe Biden
The former vice president’s campaign national press secretary, Symone D. Sanders, rushed the stage during the altercation. Source
Supreme Court hears arguments in pivotal abortion case from Louisiana
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a crucial abortion case that could restrict access to the procedure in Louisiana by requiring doctors who perform the procedure to have admitting privileges at a local hospital. It could have nationwide implications for access to abortion. CBS News reporter Kate Smith was inside the courtroom and joined CBSN to discuss what took place. Source
Coronavirus triggered the Fed’s largest cut in interest rates since 2008
The coronavirus outbreak is now being felt in the global economy. Heather Long, economics correspondent from the Washington Post, explains the potential impact of the Federal Reserve’s cut to interest rates. Source
Supreme Court justices focus on the impact of Louisiana abortion law
For abortion-rights supporters, the case is a reminder that Roe v. Wade may not need to be challenged for abortion access to be dramatically restricted. Source
Afghan women appeal to Pompeo to monitor Taliban’s treatment of women
“The women of my generation have not forgotten the reign of the Taliban, and we are, as always, worried for the future,” International Women of Courage award recipient Zarifa Ghafari said. Source
Lawmakers push for Secret Service protection for 2020 Dems
The request comes after two anti-dairy protesters stormed the stage while Biden was delivering remarks in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Source
Climate change made Australia’s fire season worse
“People ask me, is this a new normal for Australia? It’s worse than that,” one scientist said. Source