The Titans will join teams across the NFL on Monday for a practice mock draft, before the real deal takes place later this week. The 29th overall pick of the first round belongs to the Titans. Titans Online takes another tour of the mock drafts to see what the analysts think the Titans will do. Source
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Plasma therapy shows some promise for coronavirus patients
Researchers hope plasma from coronavirus survivors may help cure seriously ill patients. Dr. Tara Narula speaks with some families who have turned to plasma therapy when all else failed. This type of therapy for the coronavirus is still experimental and clinical trials are underway. Source
Psychiatric hospitals face potential coronavirus outbreaks amid unique challenges
The coronavirus is hitting patients and staff at psychiatric facilities across the U.S., and caring for this population comes with unique challenges during a pandemic. Catherine Herridge reports on Western State Hospital in Washington, where there have been 34 confirmed cases. Some staff members are concerned the hospital isn’t taking the virus seriously enough. Source
Mitch Albom writes new book to raise money for COVID-19 relief
Albom is publishing one chapter online every week, and it’s free to read. Source
China accused of using coronavirus crisis to arrest Hong Kong protest leaders
The U.S. is criticizing China for detaining 15 leaders of Hong Kong’s protest movement amid the coronavirus pandemic. Holly Williams speaks to a professor who says the virus crisis provided an opportunity for the crackdown. Source
Doctor on antibody test capabilities and accuracy concerns
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says his state will begin what he calls the “most aggressive” antibody testing program in the country. He says New York can conduct up to 2,000 antibody tests per day to determine who has been infected. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the test and concerns about its accuracy. Source
Gunman in Nova Scotia allegedly dressed as police officer
Canada is reeling from the deadliest mass shooting in its history. At least 16 people were killed when a gunman, reportedly dressed like a police officer, went on a weekend rampage across central Nova Scotia. Investigators say the suspect is also dead. Errol Barnett reports on how the violence unfolded. Source
Coronavirus updates: Progress, but the COVID-19 “beast is still alive”
In some of the hardest-hit nations and America’s own virus ground-zero, unprecedented shutdowns are turning the tide, but in some places, patience is wearing thin. Source
Cops enforcing social distancing on beach nab murder suspect
The day after a Florida beach was reopened for physical activity, police arrested a Pennsylvania homicide suspect loitering near the dunes. Source
Coronavirus updates from April, 19, 2020
Demonstrators in several states continued protests of stay-at-home orders in their areas Sunday. Source