President Trump appointed Vice President Mike Pence to oversee the U.S. response to the coronavirus. This comes as health officials warn Americans to prepare for the virus to spread in the U.S. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN AM with the latest. Source

As fires ravaged Brazil’s Amazon rainforest in the summer of 2019, concerned citizens, politicians and celebrities worldwide sounded alarms and urged Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to take immediate action. But Bolsonaro fired back, claiming his critics were spreading fake news to undermine Brazil’s economic progress. In this CBSN Originals documentary, Adam Yamaguchi heads into the Brazilian Amazon to see what’s driving the deforestation — and finds surprising connections leading back to the U.S. Source

Harvey Weinstein could face up to 29 years behind bars after he was convicted on Monday on two felony sex counts. The 67-year-old would normally be housed at New York City’s Rikers Island jail until sentencing, but officials reportedly may move him to a different facility for safety. “The City” reporter Reuven Blau joined CBSN with more. Source

Investors fear broader impact from the disease, with some economists warning of a possible recession. Source

The CDC confirms the first possible U.S. case of coronavirus that may not be linked to global travel or close contact with another known infected person. The news came shortly after President Trump insisted that the risk to Americans is “low” and that his administration is prepared. CBS News senior national security analyst Fan Townsend joined CBSN AM to discuss how the White House’s response compares to past administrations. Source

In a press briefing Wednesday night, President Trump downplayed the threat of coronavirus in the U.S. amid growing fears. However, health officials said Americans should prepare for more cases. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest on the Trump administration’s response. Source

A blind entrepreneur is setting out to make rock climbing accessible for the visually impaired. Dana Jacobson speaks with 22-year-old Matthew Shifrin about the simple system he invented to help climbers who can’t see for our series Pushing the Limits. Source

A spokeswoman for the former president called the ad, which misuses a snippet from Obama’s 1995 memoir, “despicable.” Source

Country star Keith Urban will host the awards show, taking place in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5. Source

When asked what she would want people to know about situations like hers, Kristin Eddings – who said she came from a middle class family – warned that “it can happen to anyone.” Source