Largest retailer in U.S. will offer paid sick time if employees fall ill, but other low-wage workers plead for help. Source
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Man sentenced to one year in prison for threatening Ilhan Omar
Prosecutors said Patrick W. Carlineo Jr. told a staffter “back in the day, our forefathers would have put a bullet in her.” Source
UN releases annual “State of the Climate” report
The UN’s World Meteorological Organization has released its annual “State of the Climate” report for 2019. It looks back on extreme weather and climate events including the catastrophic fires in Australia, record-breaking heat waves in Europe, historic floods in the U.S. and growing levels of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with details. Source
Trump meets with GOP lawmakers on proposed payroll tax cut amid coronavirus concerns
President Trump met with Republicans on Capitol Hill to discuss a proposed payroll tax cut to help add an economic stimulus amid the coronavirus outbreak. CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss the plan. Source
First drive-thru coronavirus testing facility in the U.S. opens in Seattle
Washington — which has the second-highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. — is stepping up its testing efforts. Source
Second man cured of HIV, with help of genetic quirk
The exact method that’s now cured two men of HIV is not going to work for most people – but it does hold clues. Source
Schools to close for two weeks in “containment area” near NYC
Within the containment area, a 1-mile radius, large gathering places will be closed for two weeks, officials said. Source
Court orders DOJ to turn over secret Mueller docs to Congress
In a divided 2-1 ruling, an appeals court ruled the Justice Department must disclose redacted grand jury materials to the House Judiciary Committee. Source
Putin backs law that allows him to remain in power until 2036
The 67-year-old has been Russia’s leader for over 20 years and is serving his fourth term as president. Source
Tips for managing coronavirus anxiety
Dr. Sue Varma recommends picking one reliable news source to get information and “limit the level of intrusions.” Source