As coronavirus fears grow worldwide, the travel industry is suffering the hardest economic hit since the September 11th terrorist attacks. Washington Post economics correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN to discuss the response. Source
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U.S. markets bracing for impact over coronavirus fears
Uncertainty over the global response to the coronavirus outbreak saw stocks plummet in Asia and Europe. As the U.S. markets prepare to open, futures paint a gloomy picture. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins CBSN with the details. Source
Cruz, Gaetz among lawmakers self-quarantining after coronavirus contact
Four Republican members of Congress said they are isolating themselves after learning they had contact with a person who has tested positive. Source
Popular books are banned in U.S. prisons
Widely loved books like “Harry Potter” and “The Color Purple” are just some of the titles censored or banned from prisons in the U.S. Illinois Public Media education reporter Lee Gaines joined CBSN to explain why these books are banned and the lasting impact the policy has on inmates. Source
Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders ramp up attacks as Democratic front-runners
Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders are ramping up their attacks on each other. CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe reports on the latest, and CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to discuss. Source
Italy scrambles to contain coronavirus outbreak
Italy was the first first European country to ban flights from China, but that didn’t stop the coronavirus from spreading there. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D’Agata joined CBSN from Rome with how Italy is responding to the outbreak. Source
Sanders and Biden tangle over trade in Democratic primaries in Rust Belt
Sanders is betting on protectionist trade policies deliver him a win he needs in Michigan and other voting contests to come. Source
Can you catch the coronavirus from cash?
The Fed is setting aside greenbacks from Asia for 7 to 10 days before processing them, citing coronavirus concerns. Source
Coronavirus updates: Fear batters the economy as deaths top 3,800
Oil and stock prices have plummeted as Europe and the U.S. begin taking more drastic measures to stem the spread of COVID-19. Source
Family of coronavirus patient breaks quarantine to attend dance
The daughter with coronavirus acted responsibly and maturely, but her father “did not act consistently with the health department’s instructions,” an official said Source