Executive director of U.N Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, spoke with CBS News’ Pamela Falk at the U.N. headquarters about a new report on the state of women. “Violence against women is a global pandemic,” she said. “Under-representation of women in power and decision-making is still the norm.” Source
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Former Baltimore health commissioner on coronavirus: “Don’t buy masks”
Former Baltimore Health Commissioner Leana Wen spoke with Major Garrett for this week’s episode of “The Takeout” podcast Source
Loaded gun found in Manhattan jail that housed Jeffrey Epstein
Contraband including cell phones, narcotics and homemade weapons were also smuggled into the Manhattan facility, federal prison officials said. Source
3 reasons the coronavirus is dragging down stocks
Here are the biggest factors behind the U.S. market’s rockiest patch since the 2008 financial crisis. Source
Inmate executed for killing 3 cops. He didn’t pull the trigger.
Nathaniel Woods’ death comes after the Supreme Court rejected a request to block the execution. Source
Volunteer raises $30,000 to help Nashville recover after tornado
The storms had barely left the state when thousands began stepping forward to help. Source
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Cruise ship held at sea after former passenger’s death; Community comes together after deadly tornado outbreak Source
Scientists edit genes inside the body using CRISPR
For the first time, scientists have used the gene-editing tool known as CRISPR inside a patient. The groundbreaking procedure was performed in Oregon. Dr. Eric Pierce, a professor of ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School, joined CBSN to discuss the breakthrough. Source
Senate passes $8.3 billion package to fight coronavirus
Executive director of U.N Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, spoke with CBS News’ Pamela Falk at the U.N. headquarters about a new report on the state of women. “Violence against women is a global pandemic,” she said. “Under-representation of women in power and decision-making is still the norm.” Source
What to look out for as coronavirus spreads
Coronavirus fears are high as at least 20 states in the U.S. report cases. Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena joined CBSN with more on what the public needs to know about the ongoing outbreak. Source