Sanders currently trails Joe Biden by nearly 300 delegates following the former vice president’s sweep of the three states that voted Tuesday. Source
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Brad Paisley’s free grocery store delivers to elderly
Paisley is mobilizing volunteers to help drop off groceries to elderly people who “should not be out shopping out on their own in these times.” Source
What can we learn from pandemics throughout history?
Deadly outbreaks throughout history may offer people some important insights on how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic gripping the globe. In her best-seller, “Leadership: In Turbulent Times,” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin examines how four U.S. Presidents grappled with historic challenges. Kearns Goodwin joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about what people worried about the virus’ spread can learn from history. Source
Africa hunkering down as coronavirus epidemic finally hits continent
Compared to the rest of the world, the continent of Africa might have two things working in its favor with the arrival of the coronavirus: experience with deadly viruses, and a relative lack of connectivity. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Johannesburg. Source
Sheryl Sandberg on Facebook initiative to boost global economy amid coronavirus
Facebook announced that it will give $100 million to 30,000 small businesses in more than 30 countries in an effort to boost the global economy during the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative comes in addition to Facebook’s efforts to fight coronavirus-related disinformation on its platform, COO Sheryl Sandberg told “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King. Source
John Legend on why he’s holding virtual concerts amid coronavirus pandemic
John Legend played an acoustic set on social media Tuesday as many musicians live stream performances to raise money and awareness to help combat the spread of coronavirus. “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason speaks with Legend about his efforts to entertain and educate the public through a distressing time Source
NYC mayor rips “wealthy” NBA teams for virus tests
“Tests should not be for the wealthy, but for the sick,” de Blasio said. Source
Facebook removing fake coronavirus news “quickly,” Sheryl Sandberg says
Facebook partnered with the World Health Organization to fight false information about coronavirus. Source
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force members give updates on COVID-19 response
The White House and Congress have moved quickly to craft the parameters of a massive stimulus bill to prop up the economy in response to the crisis. Source
How are coronavirus restrictions impacting everyday life?
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically shifted everyday lives already, with millions changing the way they work, socialize and get life-saving information. David Begnaud speaks to adults and teens around the country about how they are handling the pandemic, including one CBS News Radio colleague who said his family was not able to be by his mother’s side when she died of natural causes due to new nursing home guidance preventing visitors in most circumstances. Source