The president spoke after attending a task force meeting Source

At least two tornadoes struck Tennessee overnight on March 3, killing at least 25 and destroying dozens of buildings. Source

An unprecedented study was recently launched to explore clouds, which cover two thirds of the Earth’s surface on average. Scientists still understand precious little about the phenomenon, but most climatologists believe they hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of climate change. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” took a closer look at where scientists are conducting the study out in the Caribbean. Source

Pence is speaking after attending a task force meeting led by President Trump Source

This week marked nine years since the devastating earthquake and tsunami that led to devastation in Fukushima, Japan. The disaster triggered a meltdown at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant, forcing more than 160,000 people to flee the region along Japan’s northern coast, many never to return. Ramy Incocencio takes a look at what the area is like today. Source

One little girl’s first birthday was made all the more special when two Gwinnett County police officers pulled up to her and her mother on the street. When they learned it was her birthday, they drove the pair to buy a cake for the occasion. Don Dahler reports on the sweet story, all captured on police body cam footage. Source

Students in Taiwan have built their own weapon against the coronavirus: a Lego robot that encourages kids to wash their hands. The school’s robotics coach called the robot “a simple concept” keeping students ahead of the curve on COVID-19. Tina Kraus explains how the little machine is helping kids stay clean. Source

The coronavirus pandemic has been triggering fear and anxiety in people as quickly as it is spreading. Psychiatrist and author Gail Saltz said the outbreak has all the features that would typically arouse those emotions. She joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about how to handle them. Source

As President Trump declares a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, state and local governments around the country have implemented restrictions and precautions in an effort to contain the spread of the disease. The federal government is working with private research labs to develop tests quickly. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about the country’s progress so far. Source

Coronavirus, recently declared a pandemic, is one of two currently ongoing in the world – the other being HIV/AIDS. Throughout history, pandemics have frightened the public and taken millions of lives. There has been Spanish flu, smallpox, typhus, tuberculosis and more. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Jeff Glor examines the history behind these global threats. Source