A new model predicts that the number of coronavirus deaths will increase to 3,000 each day by June — with cases skyrocketing to 200,000 per day. Ben Tracy has a look at the numbers. Source
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“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, May 4, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Senate turns down Biden’s request to release any records of misconduct claim
The Senate has denied Joe Biden’s request to search for and release any records of an alleged sexual misconduct claim against him from a former aide Tara Reade. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News campaign reporter Bo Erickson joined Elaine Quijano to discuss the controversy. Source
Biden request to search for Reade complaint rejected
Reade alleges that the presumptive Democratic nominee sexually assaulted her in 1993, when she was a staff assistant for his Senate office. Source
Projections of 3,000 deaths a day represent “preliminary” data, researchers say
A draft government report projects U.S. COVID-19 deaths could reach about 3,000 a day by early June under some scenarios. Source
Romney proposes hazard pay plan for essential workers
The “Patriot Pay” plan would add up to $12 an hour to essential workers’ wages Source
Uber to require face masks for passengers and drivers
Ride-sharing companies ready safety measures as some of their markets around the U.S. start to reopen. Source
Students demand that colleges refund tuition
More than two dozen schools face lawsuits, with students saying online courses are no substitute for real classes. Source
Colson Whitehead wins second Pulitzer, Ida B. Wells honored
Another notable Pulitzer Prize winner was Nikole Hannah-Jones, who won the Comentary prize for The New York Times’ 1619 series. Source
“Sunday Morning” Full Episode 5/3
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Rita Braver examines how scientists won the war against the 20th century polio epidemic. Plus: Seth Doane interviews survivors of coronavirus; Pauley talks with Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue, celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, about their book that explores the secrets behind successful marriages; Tracy Smith chats with “Barry” and “Happy Days” star Henry Winkler; Jill Schlesinger examines retail winners and losers from the pandemic; Mo Rocca dishes up some comfort food, while Martha Stewart is in the kitchen baking a special treat; comedian Jim Gaffigan realizes something he’s missing in his seventh week of quarantine; and David Pogue welcomes the creators of entertaining and music-filled quarantine videos to their very own awards ceremony – the “Sunday Morning” Sunny Awards! Source