Voters in six states are casting primary ballots today, as Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders vie for 352 delegates at stake. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN AM to discuss where the campaigns stand. Source
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Biden gets in tense exchange with worker over gun rights: “You’re full of sh**”
Former Vice President Joe Biden had a heated exchange with a construction worker who accused him of trying to take Americans’ guns away during a campaign stop in Michigan, one of six states holding primaries on Tuesday. At one point, Biden replied, “You’re full of sh**.” Source
Chinese restaurant owners say coronavirus outbreak has hurt their businesses
Chinese restaurant owners across the U.S. say the coronavirus outbreak has been hurting their businesses. Slate staff writer Aaron Mak joins CBSN AM to talk about his recent piece in which he spoke with a California business owner who says he’s taken a 50% hit. Source
Coronavirus vs. common flu: Doctor explains the difference
Flu symptoms like high fever, cough and shortness of breath can also be seen in coronavirus patients, which is why “tests are so important.” Source
Italy on nationwide lockdown as coronavirus cases surge
Italian authorities have imposed drastic measures to try to curtail the worst coronavirus outbreak in Europe. Public gatherings are banned, sporting events cancelled and non-essential travel virtually forbidden. Those who break quarantine rules risk fines and three months in jail. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata reports from Rome. Source
Live updates: Primary elections in 6 states
Voters go to the polls in Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington. Source
Biden and Sanders face off in six key states with 352 delegates up for grabs
The stakes are high for Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders as six states hold primaries today. Democratic contests are underway in Washington state, Idaho, North Dakota, Michigan, Missouri and Mississippi. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports from Detroit while CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN on set to discuss the latest developments. Source
How to stay financially stable amid coronavirus panic
The stock market appears to have recovered slightly from Monday’s historic coronavirus-related losses. The DOW Jones industrial average saw its largest single-day point drop in history, with the biggest percentage-wise selloff since the 2008 economic crisis. Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to share advice about what the numbers could mean for personal investors for our series Eye on Money. Source
Coronavirus outbreak hits travel industry
People have grown cautious of traveling in confined spaces like airplanes as the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe. Joann Muller, a transportation correspondent for Axios, joined CBSN to discuss what kind of impact that’s having on the travel industry. Source
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force holds a briefing
COVID-19 infection rates are continuing to climb. Source