The New York congresswoman said of the sexual assault allegation against Biden that “silencing of all dissent” is “form of gaslighting.” Source
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Coronavirus updates: U.S. death toll tops 25,000
There are now more than 600,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country. Source
India extends world’s largest coronavirus lockdown
India’s prime minister has extended his country’s nationwide lockdown. It started on March 25 and restricted movement for the 1.3 billion people who live there. CBS News’ Arshad Zargar reports from New Delhi. Source
5 things to know about reopening the country
With over two weeks to go until the end of social distancing guidelines laid out by the White House, experts have expressed skepticism that the country will be able to reopen on May 1. Source
India’s poor hit hardest as coronavirus spreads and lockdown is extended
For hundreds of millions of daily wage earners put out of work by the shutdown, the remedy may be as painful as the disease. Source
Blood plasma of recovered patients used in trial treatments
Researchers are testing a blood therapy treatment that’s been used since the Spanish flu. It’s being used to treat some of the most severe cases of COVID-19. In CBS News’ new series, “Racing to a Cure,” Meg Oliver reports on how the treatment is providing new hope. Source
Trump announces U.S. funding for WHO will be withheld
The president claimed the organization’s failures caused many deaths. Source
Barack Obama endorses Joe Biden for president
Former President Barack Obama has formally endorsed Joe Biden for president, calling for a “great awakening” among voters to defeat President Trump in November. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Food suppliers face shutdowns as workers are infected with coronavirus
Hundreds of workers at food processing plants in states including South Dakota, Iowa, Colorado, Georgia and Pennsylvania have been infected with coronavirus. Several plants have been forced to shut down, putting the nation’s food supply at risk. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
What will it take to restore America’s workforce?
Millions of Americans have lost their jobs or been furloughed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but reopening the economy too soon could make things even worse. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joins “CBS Evening News” with more on what it will take to get America back to work. Source