A history of unfulfilled promises between the Navajo Nation and the U.S. government has helped fuel one of the highest coronavirus infection rates in the country among Navajo People. The Navajo Nation imposed extensive lockdown orders, but inadequate infrastructure and lack of access to basic needs like running water is intensifying the crisis. Will the virus drive the Navajo People closer to the brink – or will it spark a rallying cry and finally lead to the relief that’s long past due? Source
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The search for the “world’s greatest mom”
Every Mother’s Day there is an eternal struggle to crown the “world’s greatest mom.” With no formal winner but plenty of solid cases, Steve Hartman asks his “Kindness 101” students to weigh in on this week’s “On the Road.” Source
2 Americans charged in plot to overthrow Venezuelan leader
Two Americans have been charged with “terrorism” and “conspiracy” in connection with a botched mission to overthrow the leader of Venezuela. Source
Suspects in Ahmaud Arbery shooting make first court appearance
Two suspects, a father and son, are being held without bail in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
70% of US Olympic sports applied for PPP funds, AP report finds
“Certainly, the sports organizations we work with closely are feeling revenue pain,” said the CEO of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. “And it’s immediate.” Source
Frontier Airlines becomes first U.S. carrier to require temperature checks
Frontier Airlines is the first U.S. airline to implement temperature screenings for passengers before they board. The company recently came under fire for trying to charge an extra fee for passengers to sit next to an empty seat. CEO Barry Biffle joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Unemployment hits 14.7%, the worst since Great Depression
An unprecedented 20.5 million jobs were lost in April, a decade of gains wiped out in a single month. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
At least 2 kids die from illness linked to COVID-19 in New York
At least two children have died from illness linked to COVID-19 in New York. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Former NFL player Myron Rolle now a doctor treating coronavirus patients
The NFL released its schedule for the upcoming season last night despite concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Myron Rolle, a former NFL player who is now a neurosurgery resident at Massachusetts General hospital, joined CBSN to discuss whether there is a safe way to play sports during this time. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, May 8, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source