More than 6.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits last week, double the number of claims from the week before. Experts are saying next week’s numbers could be worse. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: DNC postpones convention
The nominating convention has been moved to August 17 amid uncertainy surrounding the spread of the coronavirus. Source
Trump says states need to “work out” competing bids for medical equipment for themselves
The White House announced the president has again tested negative for COVID-19. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, April 2, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Wisconsin won’t move next week’s primary, despite COVID-19 threat
But the deadline to turn in absentee ballots was extended by the court. Source
Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to U.S. food banks
Covid-19 is “significantly” worsening hunger in America, Amazon CEO says in announcing donation to Feeding America. Source
Bodies pile up on streets in Ecuador as coronavirus spreads
Some residents have gone as far as pleading with authorities on social media to help pick them up. Source
Navy captain who raised coronavirus alarm relieved of command
The acting secretary of the Navy said he relieved Captain Brett Crozier of command after losing confidence in his ability to lead. Source
Rocky weeks ahead as U.S. unemployment numbers hit record high during coronavirus
Millions of Americans have filed for unemployment this week, doubling the record set last week. Brian Sozzi, Yahoo Finance editor-at-large, joins CBSN’s Reena Ninan with a look at the economy during the coronavirus pandemic and what’s in store for the weeks to come. Source
3/25/19: Red and Blue
Trump on Mueller summary: ‘total exoneration’; Democrats’ post–Mueller strategy Source