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Trump loyalist Mark Meadows named new chief of staff

President Trump announced that he was replacing his chief of staff for the third time via Twitter on Friday night. Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney has been named envoy to Northern Ireland, while Trump loyalist Rep. Mark Meadows will assume the role. Weijia Jiang reports on the latest White House shake-up from Florida, where Mr. Trump is spending the weekend. Source

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The real “Rosie the Riveter” dies at age 95

The character of Rosie the Riveter holds an iconic place in U.S. culture and embodies the can-do spirit of American women during World War II. Rosalind Walter, the inspiration behind the symbol, died in Manhattan recently at the age of 95. Walter was just 19 when she volunteered to take a night shift position on an assembly line. After being profiled in a local newspaper in 1942, songwriters Redd Evans and Jogn Jacob Loeb penned the tune, “Rosie the Riveter,” which became a big radio hit and cemented Walter’s place in American history. Source

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Doctor shares CDC’s latest coronavirus warnings

As public concern over the coronavirus spreads almost as quickly as the disease itself, people are looking out for any information that would help them or their loved ones stay safe. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about what medical experts know so far and what precautions you can take. Source

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U.S. students urged to leave Italy amid coronavirus

Italy now has the highest coronavirus death toll outside of China with the overall number of fatalities reaching just under 200. American students studying abroad in Italy have already gotten the call to leave the country as the country implements a nation-wide shutdown of schools and universities. Charlie D’Agata spoke to one student who felt they should be able to stay. Source

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Florida sees its first coronavirus-linked deaths

There are now 347 confirmed coronavirus cases across 29 U.S. states. At least 17 people have died nationwide, the latest two fatalities coming from Florida. Meanwhile, 3,500 cruise passengers are stuck in limbo off the coast of California as 21 people on board test positive for the virus. Michael George reports on how the rest of the country is handling the coronavirus’ spread. Source

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Saturday Sessions: Devon Gilfillian performs “Lonely”

Devon Gilfillian was 14 when he began playing guitar and his father, a popular wedding singer, taught him how to sing. His later influences include Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder and Jimi Hendrix. After releasing his debut album, “Black Hole Rainbow,” Gilfillian is making his national television debut on “CBS This Morning: Saturday.” He performs “Lonely” for Saturday Sessions. Source

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Thai chef Jet Tila on keeping his family legacy alive through food

Jet Tila, known for his appearances on “Iron Chef” and “Chopped,” is also famous in Los Angeles for his family’s Thai grocery store, believed to be the first in the U.S. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Michelle Miller sits down with Tila to talk about how he’s using cuisine to keep his family’s legacy alive on a special edition of The Dish. Source

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