Only localities with populations of more than 500,000 were eligible to receive direct federal assistance from the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed by Congress. Mayors want that to change. Source
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8 WWII vets aged 96-100 joining Trump for VE Day despite pandemic
They intend to be at the ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII despite their risks of getting the virus. Source
Kamala Harris proposes monthly income boost during COVID crisis
The measure would provide every individual with an annual income under $120,000 with $2,000 per month until the COVID-19 crisis is over. Source
Jetliner hits and kills person as it lands at Austin airport
Southwest Airlines says pilot spotted the person shortly after it touched down and maneuvered to try to avoid the person. Source
Incoming college freshmen might delay school due to COVID-19
Hundreds of students and parents are having doubts about the upcoming school year due to COVID-19, according to a recent Dynata survey commissioned by Brian Communications. Source
Department of Justice dropping case against former Trump adviser Michael Flynn
The Department of Justice announced Thursday that it was moving to drop a criminal case against President Trump’s first national security adviser Michael Flynn. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene discuss the news and the rest of the day’s political headlines. Source
Pandemic pushing millions back into poverty
Over the past few decades, millions of people worldwide pulled their way out of poverty — but now, the coronavirus pandemic is pulling them back. New York Times South Asia correspondent Maria Abi-Habib spoke to CBSN’s Reena Ninan about the stunning reversal in fortune for people around the world. Source
Department of Justice drops charges against Michael Flynn
Attorney General William Barr said he was obligated to drop the charges against former national security adviser Michael Flynn after he pleaded guilty after lying to the FBI. Catherine Herridge reports. Source
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Personal valet to Trump tests positive for coronavirus; A video tribute to all moms in quarantine Source
Barr says what Michael Flynn did “was not a crime”
Attorney General William Barr, in an exclusive interview with CBS News’ Catherine Herridge, explains the decision to move to dismiss charges against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. Source