Some 5.2 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the number of unemployed to 22 million. The looming recession is fueling calls to reopen the economy sooner rather than later. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
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Trump unveils new coronavirus guidelines to reopen America
President Trump released his new coronavirus guidelines to reopen the economy and tells governors to ease restrictions by the end of the month, but many states are taking their own actions. Ben Tracy reports. Source
Experts warn more coronavirus testing needed as deaths top 32,000
America is falling behind on coronavirus testing, but New Jersey is the country’s first to use a new saliva based kit that delivers results within 48 hours. Mola Lenghi has the latest. Source
Tip leads police to 17 bodies at nursing facility overrun by coronavirus
A tip has led police in New Jersey to a grim discovery at the Andover nursing home where 17 bodies were found packed into a makeshift morgue. The state’s governor called the crisis heart breaking. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
CDC investigates outbreak linked to South Dakota pork factory
Workers there tell CBS News they felt pressured to stay on the job — even after getting sick at the facility. Source
Boeing to restart airplane production in Seattle
About 27,000 people will return to work in Seattle area after manufacturing was suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic. Source
LGBTQ students face homelessness or abuse as colleges close
“People are being forced back into the closet, so to speak, just to be able to survive this pandemic,” one advocate says. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Thursday, April 16, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
H&R Block, Turbo Tax glitch may stall some stimulus checks
The IRS may not have direct deposit info for taxpayers who used tax prep services and got a tax refund anticipation loan. Source
3 times more women killed by men than average during U.K. coronavirus lockdown
The disturbing increase in deaths comes after stark warnings about a rise in domestic abuse against women globally due to quarantine lockdown measures. CBS News’ Haley Ott has more from London. Source