At least six people were killed when powerful tornadoes hit Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana on Wednesday night. Parts of the southern U.S. still face severe weather on Thursday. Janet Shamlian is in a hard-hit area outside of Houston to hear from residents about the devastation. Source
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Eye Opener: Deadly tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma
Deadly tornadoes broke out in parts of Texas and Oklahoma on Wednesday night. Also, concerns about a second wave of coronavirus coming in the Fall put President Trump’s coronavirus task force on the defensive. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Coronavirus updates: U.S. likely to see 50,000 COVID-19 deaths by weekend
With a dire jobless claims report expected, there’s no sign yet that the rate of the nation’s losses – in terms of lives or the economy – is about to curve downward. Source
Deputies raid home of classmate of student missing since 1996
New search carried out at home of man who has long been described as a person of interest in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. Source
Deadly tornadoes and storms sweep through deep South
At least six people were killed in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana. Source
The women who would be vice president: Ferraro, Palin, and…
Joe Biden’s shortlist for vice president consists exclusively of women. Source
Bipartisan support emerges for aid to ailing local news outlets
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and in both chambers of Congress have called for federal relief for local news organizations. Source
Coronavirus updates from April 22, 2020
CDC head says COVID-19 could strike again this winter and team with flu season to set up dangerous one-two punch for nation’s health care system. Source
Coronavirus updates: Growing death toll amid warnings of second wave
CDC head says COVID-19 could strike again this winter and team with flu season to set up dangerous one-two punch for nation’s health care system. Source
Child abuse cases go unreported amid pandemic
Child welfare agencies say that child abuse cases are going largely unreported as a result of the pandemic. With schools closed, teachers are unable to report suspected cases of abuse and neglect. Associate professor of public policy, psychology and neuroscience Anna Gassman Pines joined CBSN to discuss the issue. Source