Investors fear broader impact from the disease, with some economists warning of a possible recession. Source
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How the White House is responding to coronavirus concerns
The CDC confirms the first possible U.S. case of coronavirus that may not be linked to global travel or close contact with another known infected person. The news came shortly after President Trump insisted that the risk to Americans is “low” and that his administration is prepared. CBS News senior national security analyst Fan Townsend joined CBSN AM to discuss how the White House’s response compares to past administrations. Source
Trump downplays coronavirus threat in U.S. while talking up administration’s response
In a press briefing Wednesday night, President Trump downplayed the threat of coronavirus in the U.S. amid growing fears. However, health officials said Americans should prepare for more cases. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest on the Trump administration’s response. Source
A new system could help blind people learn to rock climb
A blind entrepreneur is setting out to make rock climbing accessible for the visually impaired. Dana Jacobson speaks with 22-year-old Matthew Shifrin about the simple system he invented to help climbers who can’t see for our series Pushing the Limits. Source
Obama lawyer demands pro-Trump super PAC remove misleading Biden ad
A spokeswoman for the former president called the ad, which misuses a snippet from Obama’s 1995 memoir, “despicable.” Source
ACM Awards nominees announced
Country star Keith Urban will host the awards show, taking place in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5. Source
Family living in motel speaks out amid homelessness crisis
When asked what she would want people to know about situations like hers, Kristin Eddings – who said she came from a middle class family – warned that “it can happen to anyone.” Source
New coronavirus case may be 1st sign of “community spread” in U.S.
President appeals for calm and puts Pence in charge of America’s response as the WHO chief worries about mushrooming outbreaks in South Korea, Italy and Iran. Source
What’s behind the destruction of the Amazon rainforest
Between destructive fires and four decades of rapid deforestation, the largest rainforest in the world, is being destroyed at an alarming rate. Now, people worry that the Amazon is at a tipping point of ecological collapse due to both domestic and foreign demand for minerals and land. Adam Yamaguchi hiked into the Brazilian rainforest to see what is driving the deforestation and what locals think. Source
California family left homeless after parents lose their jobs
A California couple who lost their jobs two years ago have found themselves living in a motel with their two children for a year as they struggle to recover their financial situation like hundreds of families all over the state. More than 17,000 children are estimated to be homeless in just the Los Angeles unified school district alone. Maria Elena Salinas speaks to the family as part of CBS News’ Eye on America series exploring the country’s ongoing homeless crisis. Source