More than twice as many jobs were vaporized last month as were lost during the entire Great Recession. Source
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Battle for control of the Senate
Democrats appear to be narrowing the gap in Senate races across the country. Election experts believe contests in Arizona, Colorado, Maine, and North Carolina could decide whether Republicans hang onto their majority. UVA Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato joins CBSN with more on the races to watch. Source
U.S. denies involvement in alleged plot to overthrow Venezuela’s Maduro regime
The U.S. is denying involvement in alleged plot to overthrow the Maduro regime in Venezuela after two Americans were reportedly captured in the scheme. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to break down the latest developments. Source
Looking at coronavirus’ impact on unemployment
On Friday morning, the unemployment report for April will be released, and it is expected to be its highest on record since the Great Depression. Carter Evans is in Los Angeles, where some business owners are concerned reopening is too little, too late. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Two white men arrested for shooting of unarmed black jogger
A look at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
UN chief says pandemic spurring “tsunami of hate”
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also says xenophobia, scapegoating and scare-mongering have intensified, but suggests solutions. Source
Top cop condemns officer’s “closed casket” comment after deadly shooting
Protesters crowded the streets after officers shot and killed two men and fatally struck a pregnant pedestrian in three separate incidents. Source
Gap and Kohl’s to reopen as stores prepare for a “new normal”
Retailers plan phased reopenings with new safety measures, but it’s not clear if shoppers are ready. Fitting rooms? Closed. Source
McDonald’s workers shot after telling customer dining area was closed
Two of the victims were 16 years old and two were 18, police said. Source
Supreme Court declines to lift Pennsylvania’s stay-at-home order
Governor Tom Wolf ordered all nonessential businesses in the state to temporarily close in March. Source