The two leaders issued a rare joint statement to decline the president’s offer, made on Twitter Saturday morning Source
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Field hospital for coronavirus patients in Central Park to close
A total of 315 patients were treated at the temporary facility, Mount Sinai said Saturday. Source
Protests to end lockdown erupt throughout California
In California, there are growing calls to end the lockdown and open access to beaches. Medical experts, however, continue to plead that loosening lockdowns prematurely could lead to a spike in infections and deaths. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
Warren Buffett on coronavirus: “Nothing can basically stop America”
Famed investor insists he’s optimistic even after Berkshire Hathaway reported a $50 billion loss in the first quarter. Source
New documentary tells the story of first wife of country music star Johnny Cash
Despite being thrown into the public eye for most of her marriage to a country music star, Johnny Cash’s first wife was all but forgotten by Hollywood. But in a new documentary available for a limited time on Amazon, her daughters set the record straight. “My Darling Vivian” filmmakers Matt Riddlehoover and Dustin Tittle (the grandson of Johnny Cash) tell CBSN’s Reena Ninan the untold story of Vivian Liberto. Source
Pentagon agency “DARPA” searches to find the most potent coronavirus antibodies
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), a stealthy Pentagon organization responsible for many technological breakthroughs, is rushing to find the three most potent antibodies to combat COVID-19. Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Fundraising hero “Captain Tom” celebrates 100th birthday
Tom Moore, a WWII veteran who prefers to be known as “Captain Tom,” became an international sensation for his record-breaking charity walk that raised millions to fight the coronavirus pandemic. “Captain Tom” now recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Charlie D’Agata reports. Source
United Nations warns of severe food shortage due to coronavirus pandemic
The United Nations is warning the world of a looming food shortage as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. An expected 265 million people could face “acute food shortages” by the end of the year. Debora Patta reports. Source
North Korea state-run media reports first Kim Jong Un sighting in 20 days
North Korean state-run media reported Saturday that leader Kim Jong Un attended a factory opening. It’s his first public appearance in 20 days, while rumors ran rampant about his health. Ramy Innocencio reports. Source
Trump retreats to Camp David for a working weekend
President Trump retreated to Camp David on Friday evening for a working weekend. In the capital, however, there are remaining concerns about a lack of coronavirus test kits and protests of a deficient stimulus package. Nikole Killion reports. Source