Retailers plan phased reopenings with new safety measures, but it’s not clear if shoppers are ready. Fitting rooms? Closed. Source
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Supreme Court overturns convictions in New Jersey “Bridgegate” case
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in the case involving Bridget Kelly and William Baroni, who worked for Christie. Source
Furloughed 20-year-old : I’m “getting angrier and angrier”
Rachel Petry had a vision for her new career — now she’s angry “with a system that just feels like it doesn’t care.” Source
Ex-U.S. soldier allegedly confesses to failed coup against Venezuela’s Maduro
Two American citizens are being detained in Venezuela after being accused of a failed coup to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan state TV showed an alleged confession by one of the Americans, former U.S. special forces soldier Luke Denman of Texas. CBS News is unable to verify whether his statements were coerced. Manuel Bojorquez breaks down the international development and shares Venezuela’s response blaming the Trump administration. Source
Governors grapple with when and how to reopen states
A salon in Texas has become the flashpoint for a country grappling with when and how to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. Omar Villafranca speaks with an epidemiologist based in Dallas, who says the country may be reopening too quickly for its own good. Source
Justice Department drops case against Michael Flynn
Justice Department attorneys said in court filings Thursday it is seeking to dismiss the case against Michael Flynn, President Trump’s former national security adviser. Source
Coronavirus found in semen of COVID-19 survivors, study says
Researchers say it’s not unusual for viruses to be found in semen, but they don’t know whether COVID-19 can be spread that way. Source
Sara Palin visits Dallas salon that stayed open amid lockdown
Palin’s visit came a day after Shelley Luther was sentenced to 7 days in jail for refusing to close her business during stay-at-home orders. Source
U.S. military bans anyone hospitalized for COVID-19 from enlisting
A memo said a reported history of COVID-19 will be marked “Considered Disqualifying” Source
CDC created guidelines for local leaders on how to reopen, but administration won’t release them
CBS News has learned the CDC created a guide for local leaders on how to go about reopening public places and some businesses, but the document was not released. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN with the latest on the White House response. Source