“We have reached the goal of slowing down the spread of the virus,” Angela Merkel says, as shops get the green light and restaurants prepare to reopen. Source

Pete Alonso, one of baseball’s brightest stars, says players are ready to return even if the fans cannot. The first baseman for the New York Mets is coming off a record-setting rookie season. He spoke with Tony Dokoupil about how he’s looking back at that remarkable season and launching a new charity to recognize unsung heroes. Source

President Trump walked back his comments on phasing out the White House coronavirus task force Wednesday, stating that the advisory group would remain active but will shift its focus to economic recovery. While medical experts and lawmakers have argued for more testing before the country reopens, Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said testing was not necessary for the entire population. Paula Reid reports on the latest pandemic response from the White House. Source

Amid the coronavirus lockdowns, Alonso is launching a charity called Homers for Heroes​, recognizing “everyday heroes.” Source

As some states start to reopen for business, companies are ramping up antibody tests that can reveal whether a person previously had the coronavirus. Dr. David Agus explains how the tests work, if they’re accurate, and that they don’t determine if a person has immunity. Source

“I’m covering the $7K fine she had to pay and I volunteer to be placed under House Arrest so she can go to work and feed her kids,” Dan Patrick tweeted. Source

Justice Clarence Thomas, who usually does not ask questions during in-person arguments, has posed questions to lawyers during all three days of Supreme Court arguments this week. Source

As colleges and universities grapple with whether they should reopen in the fall amid coronavirus concerns, some college students say they are rethinking their plans. A high school senior from Montana says if his college doesn’t reopen campus, he may opt to take a gap year because of the hefty price tag for tuition. Meg Oliver reports Source

Lawmakers are recommending that residents wear face masks in several major cities including New York, Detroit and Philadelphia, but many African Americans fear they could be labeled a threat if they cover their faces to protect themselves. Jericka Duncan speaks to some black men who believe they were profiled by police while wearing face masks to combat coronavirus. Source

New information on the death of missing escort; Search for Gilbert led to discovery of serial killer’s graveyard on Long Island Source