Tracking the genetic sequences of the coronavirus can help researchers determine where an outbreak originated and how it spread. Source
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Trump discusses potential timeline to reopen economy
Jobless claims are surging as businesses are forced to shut their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, President Trump is considering when the economy will reopen. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN with the latest. Source
Grocery store clerk, 27, dies from coronavirus
Leilani Jordan, who had cerebral palsy, left her family a “goodbye” video on her phone. Source
Woman asked Alexa for help before dying of coronavirus
“Alexa, help me. … I am in pain. I have to find a way to relieve it,” LouAnn Dagen said in recordings found by her sister, Source
New photography book captures the rise of legendary band Kiss
Kiss has been electrifying fans more than four decades. Now, the group’s glory years are being celebrated in the new book “Kiss: 1977-1980” by photographer Lynn Goldsmith. Anthony Mason looks through the portfolio with Goldsmith and Kiss frontman Gene Simmons. Source
Senators demand more information from Trump on ousting of intel community inspector general
It is “our responsibility to confirm that there are clear, substantial reasons for removal,” bipartisan senators wrote in a letter to Trump. Source
Federal stimulus checks expected to start within days
Some Americans may receive their stimulus checks as early as next week, but it depends on your income and IRS info. Source
U.S. unemployment claims soar past 16 million
The number of Americans applying for unemployment continues to soar to historic levels. More than 16 million jobs have been lost since the COVID-19 pandemic began taking its toll on the U.S. economy. Sibile Marcellus, a reporter for Yahoo Finance, joined CBSN to talk about the impact. Source
Coronavirus updates: Cuomo says virus hit New York with “same evil” as 9/11
“9/11 was so devastating, so tragic, and then in many ways we lose so many more New Yorkers to this silent killer,” he said. Source
Italy’s leader warns coronavirus crisis may lead to economic collapse of EU
Italy’s prime minister warns the coronavirus crisis could lead to the collapse of the European Union. This comes as the number cases and deaths in Italy are finally beginning to fall. There is also new evidence suggesting the outbreak in New York may have been fueled by travelers from Europe. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins CBSN from Rome with the latest developments. Source