In an interview with “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan, Grant Thornton’s Chief Economist lays out the bumpy road ahead for the U.S. economy during the pandemic. Source
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Newsom declares California will be a vote-by-mail state
The executive order does not replace in-person voting, Newsom said during a press conference. Source
Navajo Nation residents face coronavirus without running water
“Our needs are dire,” one community leader said. “We feel like we’re forgotten at times.” Source
Former NFL player now a doctor treating coronavirus patients
Retired NFL player Myron Rolle is now a doctor at Mass General Hospital, where he’s treating coronavirus patients. Source
Coronavirus in Navajo Nation
A history of unfulfilled promises between the Navajo Nation and the U.S. government has helped fuel one of the highest coronavirus infection rates in the country among Navajo People. The Navajo Nation imposed extensive lockdown orders, but inadequate infrastructure and lack of access to basic needs like running water is intensifying the crisis. Will the virus drive the Navajo People closer to the brink – or will it spark a rallying cry and finally lead to the relief that’s long past due? Source
The search for the “world’s greatest mom”
Every Mother’s Day there is an eternal struggle to crown the “world’s greatest mom.” With no formal winner but plenty of solid cases, Steve Hartman asks his “Kindness 101” students to weigh in on this week’s “On the Road.” Source
2 Americans charged in plot to overthrow Venezuelan leader
Two Americans have been charged with “terrorism” and “conspiracy” in connection with a botched mission to overthrow the leader of Venezuela. Source
Suspects in Ahmaud Arbery shooting make first court appearance
Two suspects, a father and son, are being held without bail in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
70% of US Olympic sports applied for PPP funds, AP report finds
“Certainly, the sports organizations we work with closely are feeling revenue pain,” said the CEO of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. “And it’s immediate.” Source
Frontier Airlines becomes first U.S. carrier to require temperature checks
Frontier Airlines is the first U.S. airline to implement temperature screenings for passengers before they board. The company recently came under fire for trying to charge an extra fee for passengers to sit next to an empty seat. CEO Barry Biffle joins CBSN to discuss. Source