CBS News has learned the CDC created a guide for local leaders on how to go about reopening public places and some businesses, but the document was not released. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN with the latest on the White House response. Source
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U.S. military bans anyone hospitalized for COVID-19 from enlisting
A memo said a reported history of COVID-19 will be marked “Considered Disqualifying” Source
Police fatally shoot man in Indianapolis after high-speed pursuit
Indianapolis police shot and killed a man after a high-speed chase. The man, identified as Sean Reed, may have live-streamed the entire encounter on Facebook. Colby Thelen from WTTV in Indianapolis joined CBSN to discuss what happened. Source
Supreme Court overturns convictions in New Jersey “Bridgegate” case
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously in the case involving Bridget Kelly and William Baroni, who worked for Christie. Source
Elon Musk’s baby name might not be legal
It looks like only two letters in the baby’s name are allowed on California birth certificates. Source
Taiwan’s coronavirus response shines spotlight on international status
Despite its proximity to mainland China, Taiwan has reported only a few hundred coronavirus cases. The government’s response is bringing attention to its international status. CBSN contributor and senior fellow at the Asia Society Center on U.S.-China Relations Isaac Stone Fish joins CBSN to talk about it. Source
Former U.S. soldier allegedly confesses to failed coup against Venezuela’s Maduro
Two American citizens are being detained in Venezuela after being accused of a failed coup to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan state TV showed an alleged confession by one of the Americans, former U.S. special forces soldier Luke Denman of Texas. CBS News is unable to verify whether his statements were coerced. Manuel Bojorquez breaks down the international development and shares Venezuela’s response blaming the Trump administration. Source
Nearly 3.2 million American workers file new unemployment claims last week
For the seventh straight week, unemployment claims are in the millions. More than 33 million Americans have now filed claims for unemployment benefits since mid-March. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what this means to the economy and which Americans are being hit hardest. Source
How to build your emergency fund
During these uncertain times, having an emergency fund is more important than ever. According to Pew Research, 53% of American adults say they do not have emergency or rainy day funds that would cover at least three months of expenses. Courtney Dominguez, senior wealth advisor at Payne Capital Management, joins CBSN with insight into best practices for building an emergency fund. Source
Cuomo says no renters in New York can be evicted for not paying until August 20
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that no one in the state can be evicted for not paying rent due to the coronavirus through August 20. “New York State will extend the moratorium on evictions for those facing COVID-related hardship for an additional 60 days, until August 20,” he tweeted. Source