The proposed class-action lawsuit, funded by rapper Yo Gotti and Jay-Z’s Team Roc, was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Mississippi. Source
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American cruise ship workers denied entry because of CDC order
Thousands of Americans are stuck at sea as the pandemic continues. The CDC is refusing anyone to disembark onto U.S. land for the next three months. Kris Van Cleave explains. Source
American cruise ship workers stuck onboard amid pandemic
At least nine American crew members on Holland America’s Oosterdam cruise ship were blocked by the CDC from getting off in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Source
Experimental drug shows potential in treating COVID-19
The country’s top infectious disease doctor says there is a potential breakthrough in the treatment of coronavirus. This comes as the number of COVID-19 cases nationwide surpass 1 million. Mola Lenghi has the latest. Source
How former President George W. Bush and student’s science fair project impacted social distancing policy
Experts had predicted social distancing would be necessary to save the country from a pandemic — and former President George W. Bush took their warnings seriously during his administration. New York Times investigative reporter Eric Lipton joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to explain how the concept was born years ago. Source
Trump says federal social distancing guidelines are “fading out”
President Trump on Wednesday says that federal guidelines to slow the spread of the coronavirus will not be extended when they expire at the end of the week. Dr. Anthony Fauci also announced the success of a trial of the drug remdesivir. Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the day’s headlines. Source
Famous D.C. restaurant fights to stay open during coronavirus outbreak
Washington D.C.’s iconic eatery Ben’s Chili Bowl is one of the capital’s most famous destinations. It has served its unique menu to generations of the city’s biggest stars. But now, like many other small businesses, Ben’s is facing the fight of its life. Nikole Killion reports. Source
Controversial smartphone app tracking people exposed to coronavirus
A new poll by the University of Maryland and Washington Post reveals that most Americans will not use smartphone apps to trace who has been exposed to COVID-19. These types of apps are already up and running in Israel. But as Elizabeth Palmer reports, they have caused huge controversy. Source
Doctors find unexpected symptom in children with COVID-19
Doctors are learning more about how the coronavirus affects the human body, including inflammation in children who test positive for COVID-19. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
Trump boasts economy as GDP drops dramatically for the first time in 6 years
The Dow has jumped 2.2% on Wednesday, making it the biggest monthly gain since 1987. However, the economy is in a tailspin due to the coronavirus outbreak. Weijia Jiang reports. Source