Joe Biden knows a thing or two about being “Number 2” — and he knows exactly what he’s looking for in a running mate. Ed O’Keefe on the latest on Biden’s search for a vice presidential candidate. Source
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Trump scales back daily briefings following disinfectant comments
It’s the second straight day that President Trump did not hold a press briefing, after his remarks about injecting disinfectants to combat the coronavirus are still sparking controversy. Nikole Killion reports from the White House. Source
Governors and business across the country weigh steps to reopen
Governors and businesses from Hawaii to Alaska to Nevada spent the weekend weighing steps to reopen with measures vastly differing from state-to-state. In parts of California, large crowds of sun seekers were a clear sign many are ready to test unchartered waters. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Ecuador suffers one of the world’s worst COVID-19 outbreaks
Ecuador is seeing one of the world’s worst coronavirus outbreaks, with possibly thousands dead. But that hasn’t been enough to convince the president of Latin America’s largest country, Brazil, to take the threat seriously. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
NYC’s Potter’s field on Hart Island
Hart Island, located on Long Island Sound, is where the city of New York inters the unknown, the unclaimed, or those too poor to afford a burial. It’s the largest Potter’s field in the country, one which is now the final resting place for scores of COVID-19 victims. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty made a pilgrimage to the site now much in the news, with a woman whose infant daughter was laid to rest there 42 years ago. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, April 26, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Lesli Foster. Source
From the 60 Minutes archives: Mandy Patinkin on playing Saul Berenson
As “Homeland” comes to an end, we revisit our trip to the set, where Patinkin shared some thoughts on his role as a CIA spy chief: “there’s a lot of Saul I like to take with me in my life.” Source
Kim Jong Un misses “Army Day” celebration amid health questions
Seoul has also repeatedly indicated that there have been no unusual signs that could indicate health problems for Kim. Source
2014: Mandy Patinkin on playing Saul Berenson
As “Homeland” comes to an end, we revisit our trip to the set, where Patinkin shared some thoughts on his role as a CIA spy chief: “there’s a lot of Saul I like to take with me in my life.” Source
2014: On the set of “Homeland” with Mandy Patinkin
The 60 Minutes team visited actor Mandy Patinkin on location in South Africa to find out what made the hit show come to life. Source