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Negotiations for $1.6 trillion coronavirus relief package continue

Senators are working to hash out the details of a $1.6 trillion dollar coronavirus economic relief bill. Top congressional and Trump administration officials say an agreement is within reach. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss why Democrats blocked the stimulus package in a procedural vote yesterday, and what changes they want to see. Source

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Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021

IOC President Thomas Bach has agreed “100%” to a proposal of postponing the Tokyo Olympics for about one year until 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said. Source

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Trevor Noah talks finding comedy amid crisis during coronavirus pandemic

“The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how he and others can find humor while the country is struggling with the coronavirus crisis. Because of the pandemic, Noah has been hosting the show from his living room, calling it “The Daily Social Distancing Show.” The comedian said he has been using his platform to stress the importance of staying indoors and complying with precautions put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Source

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Ford Motor CEO on shifting production from cars to ventilators

Ford Motor Company announced it will help overcome critical supply shortages in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The automotive giant is partnering with GE Healthcare to expand production of much-needed ventilators each month to treat coronavirus patients. Ford is also using its 3-D printing factories to produce plastic face shields and respirator masks for health care workers. President and CEO of Ford Motor Company Jim Hackett joins “CBS This Morning” for his first TV interview about the crisis. Source

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Volunteers step up to aid seniors during coronavirus crisis

While the coronavirus pandemic is expected to worsen, efforts have been raised around the country to help people aged 65 and older who are the most susceptible to the coronavirus. A Kentucky COVID-19 relief program pairs people who are medically at-risk, in most cases the elderly, with those who are not. In Texas, a Facebook group with thousands of members has become a virtual community working on real ways to help seniors. Errol Barnett reports on these groups and shares personal stories from those who are working to help. Source

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