Washington Governor Jay Inslee said Sunday that his state is considering measures including mandatory social distancing. Source
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What is the SALT deduction, and can you take advantage?
Your state, local, property and sales taxes can be steep. Here’s how to figure out whether to itemize deductions. Source
3 market-panic signals point to global recession
Plunges in stock, bond and oil markets are all flagging a significant drop in economic activity. Source
Cory Booker endorses Biden as “the right person” to beat Trump
The senator and former candidate says Biden is the party’s best choice to win “and, frankly, save our nation, humanity.” Source
Bloomberg gives $2 million to register black voters in key states
“I’ve always believed we need to make it easier for all citizens to register and vote, not harder,” Bloomberg said. Source
Girl who lost sight due to flu regains vision
“We put our daughter to bed and she never woke up the same,” the girls’ mother wrote in an update about her daughter’s health. Source
MLB clarifies new marijuana policies weeks ahead of opening day
Major League Baseball is clarifying its policies surrounding marijuana three months after removing it from the banned substance list. David Samson, host of the CBS Sports podcast “Nothing Personal,” joined CBSN to explain what this means for players and why the league is relaxing its policy. Source
How to navigate the state and local tax deduction
It’s still possible to write off state and local taxes on your federal tax return, although the deduction isn’t as generous as it used to be. Tax attorney Sahang-Hee Hahn spoke with CBSN about how to take advantage. Source
Protesters hold “A Day Without Women” strike in Mexico following a series of murders
Women in Mexico are avoidng the streets to call attention to the series of murders that they are branding femicide. Reporter Adrienne Bard joined CBSN AM from Mexico City to explain the rise in homicides and the “Day Without Women” protest. Source
“False personas” spread coronavirus misinformation online
As the coronavirus spreads across the world, misinformation about the virus is being shared online, and some of it could be coming from foreign governments. A top State Department official told the Washington Post last week that Russia has been creating “false personas” to spread misinformation on social media. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN with more. Source