The Supreme Court is hearing arguments by telephone conference and provide live audio for the press and the public for the first time ever. Source
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Trump confident there will be a coronavirus vaccine by the end of 2020
President Trump said he is very confident there will be a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year during a Fox News virtual town hall at the Lincoln Memorial Sunday night. As he defended his handling of the pandemic, he also sharply increased his estimated COVID-19 death toll in the United States. Paula Reid reports on the president’s predictions. Source
From the 60 Minutes archives: Kent State
An excerpt from Morley Safer’s 1977 “An American Tragedy” about the 1970 events at Kent State University — and how a future CBS photographer captured an indelible historical image. Source
J. Crew declares bankruptcy after coronavirus hit
Preppy clothier, loaded with debt, is the first major retailer to collapse following government-mandated shutdowns. Source
The 1992 Olympic golf match Michael Jordan never forgot
In a 2005 interview, Michael Jordan told 60 Minutes what he did after losing a game of golf at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. Source
PPP loans put some workers and business owners in tough positions
The new Payroll Protection Program has processed more than $500 billion in loans to help small businesses survive the coronavirus lockdown, but critics say the PPP isn’t doing what it was meant to. The loans will be forgiven only if businesses spend 75% of the money on their employees in just eight weeks. But, Ed O’Keefe reports that some workers have concerns about going back to work. Source
Simone Missick on “All Rise” virtual episode and coronavirus impact
The CBS drama “All Rise” is the first primetime scripted series to produce a virtual episode that reflects the realities of the coronavirus. In Monday night’s special episode, recorded using FaceTime and Zoom, Judge Lola Carmichael, played by actress Simone Missick, must preside over a virtual bench trial during a mandatory shelter-in-place order. Missick joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the unique episode. Source
Stay-at-home orders create “perfect storm for child abuse”
Forty child welfare workers submitted video diaries to CBS News about how the outbreak is putting kids and workers at risk. Source
Twins who got in to 5 Ivy League schools make their choice
The Alexander sisters will be the first generation of their family to attend college. Source
Dr. LaPook on the potential impact of returning to normal too soon
Health experts are warning that the coronavirus crisis is not over, as the push to reopen the economy intensifies. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the partial reopening of states could affect the fight against the virus. Source