Justice Department spokeswoman Kerri Kupec said the recommendations were developed in consultation with Congress and the federal judiciary. Source
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Robert De Niro issues warning to New Yorkers about social distancing
Actor Robert De Niro warned his fellow New Yorkers to stay home during the coronavirus outbreak. The actor channeled his character from “Meet The Parents” to tell everyone, “I’m watching you.” Governor Andrew Cuomo shared the video on Twitter, along with messages from other celebrities. Source
60 Minutes in the time of coronavirus
Coronavirus has forced 60 Minutes out of its 52-year home in the CBS Broadcast Center, but it hasn’t knocked the show off the air. Correspondent Bill Whitaker pays tribute to all those who put this show together from their homes and remote workspaces. Source
From our kitchens and quarantines: It’s taken teamwork to put together our 60 Minutes broadcast in the time of coronavirus
Coronavirus has forced 60 Minutes out of its 52-year home in the CBS Broadcast Center, but it hasn’t knocked the show off the air. Correspondent Bill Whitaker pays tribute to all those who put this show together from their homes and remote workspaces. Source
Stocks slump despite Fed vow of unlimited help
The Dow declined 2.9% after the stimulus bill to aid workers and businesses stalled in the U.S. Senate. Source
NYC convention center becoming coronavirus hospital
Governor Andrew Cuomo said the Javits Center in Manhattan is being transformed into a hospital with 1,000 beds to treat coronavirus patients. Source
Boy and grandpa play music together from separate self-quarantines
A 9-year-old boy from Ireland didn’t let coronavirus precautions stop him from playing music with his grandpa. They sang Queen’s “I Want To Break Free” together – digitally. The boy’s mom filmed the duet and it went viral on Twitter. Source
From 2006: Kenny Rogers, not resting on laurels
Singer Kenny Rogers, best known for his 1978 country hit “The Gambler,” died Saturday, May 21 at age 81. In this profile originally broadcast on “CBS Sunday Morning” on September 3, 2006, Rogers talked with correspondent Russ Mitchell about his transition from avant-garde jazz, folk and rock to country, and his passion for photography. Mitchell also talked with superstar Dolly Parton about her hit duet with Rogers, “Islands in the Stream.” Source
Intelligence leadership shuffled again as broader reforms continue
Lora Shiao, who previously held National Counterterrorism Center’s third-highest position as executive director, will become the center’s first female acting director on April 3. Source
Neil Diamond changes lyrics to “Sweet Caroline” in coronavirus PSA
Neil Diamond is doing his part to promote steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus – and he found a creative way to do it. Diamond changed the lyrics to his iconic hit “Sweet Caroline” for a musical PSA about the virus. Source