The singer revealed on social media that she tested positive several weeks ago. Source
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Lives to remember: People we lost to coronavirus
Here are just some of the coronavirus pandemic’s many victims: who they were, and the lives they touched. Source
Authorities conduct “recovery” search for RFK’s granddaughter and her son
The two were last seen struggling to paddle a canoe, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department. Source
Chef Jorge Vallejo honors Mayan culture through cuisine
Jorge Vallejo is the chef and owner of Quintonil, a Mexico City dining destination that has been named one of the world’s 50 best restaurants. For his new venture, he’s gone off the beaten path to create a venue honoring Mayan culture – an elegant combination of things modern and ancient. Michelle Miller speaks to the celebrated chef. Source
“Lean On Me” singer Bill Withers dies at 81
Soul legend Bill Withers, known for songs like “Lean On Me” and “Ain’t No Sunshine,” has died at the age of 81. The three-time Grammy Award winner’s family said he died of heart complications. The singer’s hit “Lean on Me” has been a source of comfort for many, with choirs and medical workers recording their own renditions of the song amid the coronavirus pandemic. Source
California launches initiative to place homeless in hotel rooms
The “Project Roomkey” initiative is the first of its kind in the nation. Source
Saturday Sessions: Adeline performs “Twilight”
French-Caribbean singer Adeline was boring in Paris before moving to New York after high school to pursue her dream of becoming a performer. She fronted the band “Escort” before releasing her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. With a new EP coming out in June, Adeline recorded “Twilight” at the Bridge Studio in Brooklyn, New York for “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions. Source
Saturday Sessions: Adeline performs “Come & Go”
French-Caribbean singer Adeline was boring in Paris before moving to New York after high school to pursue her dream of becoming a performer. She fronted the band “Escort” before releasing her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. With a new EP coming out in June, Adeline recorded “Come & Go” at the Bridge Studio in Brooklyn, New York for “CBS This Morning’s” Saturday Sessions. Source
College basketball star Freddie Gillespie on Baylor’s record-setting season
With the coronavirus pandemic forcing closures at businesses, schools and most nonessential businesses throughout the country, staples of U.S. sports like college basketball’s March Madness tournament have been called off. Baylor University, with a record 23-game winning streak, was hit particularly hard by having their season abruptly canceled. Dana Jacobson speaks to senior Freddie Gillespie, a big factor in the school team’s success, about his perseverance and what lies ahead in the college basketball star’s future. Source
Couple gets creative to have wedding amid coronavirus pandemic
A Washington couple followed through with their long-planned wedding while the coronavirus pandemic loomed, forcing many other couples across the U.S. and the world to call off their ceremonies. Christina Ruffini takes a look at how the bride and groom got creative and carried on celebrating their union. Source