Sailors aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt cheered and chanted the name of Captain Brett Crozier as he left the ship for the last time. It was an emotional show of support for the man whose pleas on their behalf ultimately cost him his command. David Martin reports. Source
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Coronavirus may lead to increase in domestic violence: WHO
Speaking to reporters Friday about the coronavirus pandemic, the WHO Director General called on countries to include services for addressing domestic violence in their COVID-19 response. Source
90% of Americans are under stay-at-home orders
More than 90% of the U.S. population is under stay-at-home orders, but governors in some states are not implementing that order because it would create more job losses for Americans. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
5 things to know about the virus from Dr. Tom Inglesby
Dr. Tom Inglesby, the director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, on the benefit of masks for the general public and a possible vaccine. Source
Trump says CDC recommends “voluntary” cloth masks in public
Meanwhile, First Lady Melania Trump encouraged everyone to “take social distancing and wearing a mask/face covering seriously.” Source
Wisconsin Republicans say Tuesday primary should take place as planned
Governor Tony Evers wanted the legislature to come back for a special session to vote on changes to Tuesday’s primary, amid concerns about the coronavirus. Source
Trump lashes out after Pelosi announces coronavirus committee
“It’s witch hunt after witch hunt after witch hunt,” the president said. Source
President Trump and Surgeon General explain new guidance on wearing face masks
President Trump announced that the CDC is changing its guidelines to recommend people wear simple cloth face masks to protect against the coronavirus, though he said he didn’t plan to do so himself. Surgeon General Jerome Adams joined him at the White House briefing to explain the changing guidance on face masks. Source
Robert F. Kennedy’s granddaughter and her young son go missing on Chesapeake Bay
A granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and her 8-year-old son are missing. Crews are searching Chesapeake Bay for 40-year-old Maeve Kennedy McKean and her son Gideon, who were last seen in a canoe. Natalie Brand reports from Washington. Source
Food bank works with online marketplace to provide jobs
“This is great money, and a good opportunity to— to keep my spirits high,” one laid-off bartender said. Source