New numbers reveal an alarming trend across the U.S.: African Americans are dying from the coronavirus at a higher rate than any other racial group. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss. Source

Mortgage rates are falling near record lows again amid economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and mortgage refinance applications are surging. Last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said refinance applications increased 168% from the same time a year ago. LendingTree chief economist Tendayi Kapfidze joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and risks to refinancing your mortgage now. Source

Freda Ocran, a former head nurse at NYC’s Jacobi Medical Center, died of the coronavirus on March 28. She was 50. Her son said she “gave herself undoubtedly to the church, to her work and to her kids.” Anthony Mason remembers the beloved health care worker. Source

Bank had cited a regulatory cap in bowing out of government’s Paycheck Protection Program with just $10 billion in loans. Source

“We’re not through it. It’s not over. We are in the midst of it,” he said. Source

Army Sergeant 1st Class Michaela Shelton created a virtual sing-along to help children cope with the anxiety and stress during coronavirus. Their rendition of a song from “The Sound of Music” is blowing people away on social media. Source

Victims forced to stay home with their abusers may have difficulty reaching out to find support Source

The coronavirus pandemic forced Lucy Cavazos to get creative to celebrate the birthday of a dear friend who turned 91. Lucy and Margie have been friends for about 25 years and it took a 25-foot construction lift to bring them together outside the the window of Margie’s room at an assisted living home in Redondo Beach, California. Source

Detroit police captain Jonathan Parnell died from coronavirus on March 24. He was 50. Parnell’s son, who followed in his footsteps to become an officer, said police work “meant everything” to his father. Anthony Mason remembers the 31-year police veteran. Source

Josh Wallwork, a beloved costumer for shows like “Madam Secretary” and “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,” passed away March 26 from complications of COVID-19. He was 45. “Law and Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay said the show’s family is “heartbroken.” Anthony Mason looks back at Wallwork’s legacy. Source