The Disaster Distress Helpline, which provides crisis counseling for people after natural and human-caused disasters, has seen a massive uptick in calls in recent weeks. Source
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Federal judge not rubber-stamping DOJ dropping of Flynn charges
He says he’ll let people and groups who weren’t directly involved in the case weigh in. He could also seek more from the department itself. Source
Republican wins special congressional election in Wisconsin
Tiffany will replace former reality TV star Sean Duffy, a Republican who retired in September. Source
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Dr. Fauci warns reopening U.S. too soon could worsen coronavirus outbreak; Texas principal drives over 800 miles to visit graduating high school seniors Source
Nick Cordero wakes up from coma, wife says
The Broadway star’s wife, Amanda Kloots, said the news is “a miracle” on Instagram, saying, “It’s a very long road still… but we are in the beginning of recovery and him waking up.” Source
Here’s how to avoid scams and cybercriminals during coronavirus pandemic
Scammers posing as charitable donations have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cybercriminal experts have seen a 6,000% increase in spoof emails during the outbreak. CBS Minnesota’s Erin Hassanzadeh reports. Source
Canadian teen caught driving 191 mph
A teenager was caught driving 191 mph in his father’s car on a highway in Ontario, more than triple the speed limit. CBSN’s Elaine Quijano reports. Source
This veteran was admitted to the hospital with his guide dog. A nurse took care of them both for weeks.
Vietnam veteran Joe Tasby was admitted to a Nevada hospital in March with his guide dog, Cupid, by his side. When the hospital went into lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis and visitors couldn’t stop by to care for Cupid, he needed help. That’s when nurse Barbara Borbeck stepped in to care for them both. Source
Fauci warns of more virus outbreaks if states reopen too quickly
Four of the Trump administration’s top medical experts testified about the U.S. response to the coronavirus before the Senate HELP committee Tuesday. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason join CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to recap the hearing. Source
Joe Biden picks up more delegates in Nebraska primary win
Biden has a total of 1,444 delegates, but he is still short of the 1,991 needed to clinch the nomination. Source