New York is the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak. Source
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“48 Hours” preview: The captivating cold case of Lizzie Borden
You may have heard the old rhyme, “Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks.” But did she actually do it? “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriaty joined CBSN with more on this week’s episode. Source
Trump aims to get U.S. back to work, clashes with governors on coronavirus
President Trump says he’ll make a decision about how to move the country forward when the Trump administration’s 15-day “Slow the Spread” initiative comes to an end Monday. It comes as the U.S. surpassed China with the most cases of the virus worldwide. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with more. Source
Courteney Cox says she doesn’t remember “Friends”
The “Cougar Town” actress said she’s using her time in self-isolation to binge-watching Friends, which she purchased on Amazon Prime. Source
Rihanna donates safety gear to New York City hospitals
Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday praised the pop star, saying, “We’re so appreciative of your help and that of so many others who have stepped up.” Source
Mayor predicts over half of NYC will get coronavirus
He also said that people should be prepared for New York City to remain closed through May Source
Eye Opener: U.S. becomes global coronavirus epicenter
The U.S. now has more reported coronavirus cases than Italy and China, making it the new global epicenter of the pandemic. Also, the House is set to vote on a historic $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Scenes of “catastrophe” as New York hospitals battle coronavirus
Coronavirus hospitalizations jumped 40% in New York state on Thursday, making doctors and nurses on the front lines fear for their safety as hospitals begin to fill. Emergency workers also say they are stretched thin, with the added risk of infection threatening to further lower their numbers. David Begnaud looks at two New York hospitals to hear from medical workers who are describing the scene they are dealing with. Source
NYC’s homeless face high risk from virus
Advocates say shelters are already over capacity, and those experiencing homelessness face a high risk of contracting the virus. Source
NYC subway fire kills one; other blazes reported nearby
The NYPD said it is possible that other fires in the city are connected. Source