Maryland grocery store clerk Leilani Jordan passed away from COVID-19 on April 1. Her mom warned her about the risks, but Jordan said she needed to “work and help people.” Anthony Mason remembers the 27-year-old. Source
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Rita Wilson on coronavirus recovery and “Hip Hop Hooray” remix
Wilson is teaming up with Naughty by Nature to remix their hit song “Hip Hop Hooray” to raise money for musicians. Source
Pelosi urges Democrats to push for aid to nonprofits, universities
“This is a significant blow in particular to entities that are also ineligible for the Paycheck Protection Program,” Pelosi wrote in a “Dear Colleague” letter to Democrats. Source
Elite sail maker changes tack to produce desperately needed medical gowns
Japanese company’s sails have helped win Olympic medals since 1996, and they know if that’s to happen again soon, everyone has to do their part in the race against COVID-19. Source
Chicago coronavirus outbreak infects dozens of migrant kids in U.S. custody
A shelter in Chicago reported at least 37 cases of coronavirus among children in government custody, and it expects that number to rise. Source
With Yosemite closed to visitors, bears are thriving
One ranger said the animals are having a “party” since the park closed. Source
Obama expected to endorse Biden in video on Tuesday
The former president’s endorsement comes a day after Senator Bernie Sanders formally announced his support for Biden. Source
Anti-vaxxers spread fear about future coronavirus vaccine
As scientists race to develop a vaccine to protect against COVID-19, some outspoken voices of the anti-vaccine movement are already seeking to undermine their efforts. Source
WWE deemed an “essential” business during pandemic
The mayor of Orange County, where WWE normally tapes, said it was originally deemed a non-essential business – but the governor changed that Source
Madeleine Albright says global coordination to fight coronavirus is “essential”
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright says countries must work together in order to stop the coronavirus. The first woman to lead the State Department warned that working separately will only do more damage. Albright joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the global and national responses to the pandemic, as well as her new book, “Hell and Other Destinations,” where she writes about her whirlwind career. Source