Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign on Wednesday, giving Joe Biden a clear route to the Democratic nomination. Sanders told his supporters his path to victory was “virtually impossible,” and that continuing his campaign would interfere with the fight against coronavirus. Ed O’Keefe explains how the Vermont senator intends to keep fighting for his platform despite pulling himself out of the running for 2020. Source

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo expressed optimism that the state was “bending the curve” of the coronavirus, although it is still battling the worst effects of the virus with 779 deaths in one day, including the 15th NYPD officer to die of the illness. In Chicago, overburdened hospitals dealing with coronavirus patients also have to contend with the city’s gun violence, with seven people shot to death on Tuesday. David Begnaud updates “CBS This Morning” on the latest in the U.S.’s battle against the pandemic. Source

Since the coronavirus pandemic forced the U.S. economy into a tailspin, unemployment numbers have been rising to record heights. In Florida alone, nearly 600,000 people have applied for benefits since March 15, and the state is struggling to process the surge. Manuel Bojorquez speaks to one resident trying to apply despite the overwhelmed system making it difficult. Source

Dr. Anthony Fauci joins “CBS This Morning” after he and other medical experts credited Americans as well as the mitigation efforts of state and local governments for what they say are signs that the coronavirus’ spread is slowing. However, he warned that the next few weeks will be critical and that models may continue to display a downward trend if Americans “redouble our efforts” at social distancing and other precautions. Source

Cuomo has announced “good news” in the virus fight but warned against complacency. Source

Only Italy has confirmed more fatalities from the disease, and the Trump administration says it’s too soon to predict when America might reopen for business. Source

“Without having these drugs, it’s like having a bunch of cars with no gas,” said Dan Kistner, group senior vice president of pharmacy solutions for Vizient. Source

Globally, almost 1.5 million people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and more than 88,000 have died from it, according to Johns Hopkins University. Source

Authorities say they think the trouble was caused by inmates upset by word six had tested positive. The fiance of one inmate says it was fueled by panic. Source

Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space. Source