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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

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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

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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

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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

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