The NFL draft is giving millions of Americans a chance to watch a major sporting event live for the first time in weeks. Source
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Thunderbirds, Blue Angels flyovers will honor medical workers
The military flyovers would occur in some 30 cities, including New York, Washington, Atlanta and Dallas. Source
What to expect from 1st round of the NFL Draft
The NFL is back in action tonight for the first round of the annual draft. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to be taken with the No. 1 overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals. CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones broke down what we can expect. Source
The significance of a woman running mate, then and now
Joe Biden has said he intends to choose a woman as his running mate. CBS News political unit associate producer Sarah Ewall-Wice and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns looked back at the first two female VP nominees and the significance they had at the time. Source
Joe Biden raises $46.7 million in March 2020
He had his best fundraising month to date in March, as the Democratic field winnowed. Source
Hubble Space Telescope’s “hidden treasures”
NASA and the European Space Agency asked pro and amateur astronomers to find the greatest images from the telescope’s archives Source
Coronavirus updates: “Unimaginable human tragedy” at nursing homes
A “deeply concerning picture” about COVID-19 in long-term care facilities has emerged in recent weeks, the World Health Organization’s Europe director says. Source
House to vote on $484 billion coronavirus bill as jobless claims mount
The vote comes as new government data shows 4.4 million people filed initial unemployment claims last week. Source
Curbing the spread of coronavirus disinformation online
Tech companies like Facebook, Google and Twitter are working to curb the spread of false information online regarding COVID-19, but they have come under fire for some of the messages spread on their platforms. Some of the activity appears to originate from China. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN with more. Source
How film producer Scott Budnick is lobbying governors for criminal justice reform
Film producer Scott Budnick spoke to CBS News about his efforts to cut prison populations during the coronavirus pandemic, how he’s lobbying for criminal justice reform, and why he’s showing his recent movie “Just Mercy” to governors around the country. Source