The cancellations of concerts and music festivals has left many fans feeling disconnected from the artists they love. But on Friday, fans were able to watch performances by Hozier, One Republic, and Erykah Badu thanks to virtual concerts the artists are holding while social distancing. On Monday, you can sing along with country star Brandy Clark. Michelle Miller reports on the performances entertaining hundreds of thousands of fans from their own homes. Source
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New Yorkers told to stay at home over coronavirus pandemic
Drastic measures were taken on Friday as two of the nation’s biggest states joined a third in ordering all non-essential workers to stay home. Now New York, California, and Illinois are in lockdown mode. The U.S. coronavirus death toll has soared to at least 260 reported fatalities. More than 5,300 new cases were reported Friday, bringing the current total to over 19,000. Michael George reports on the pandemic from Times Square. Source
Kenny Rogers thinking about the future
At 68, the popular country singer is not resting on his laurels Source
Kenny Rogers: Up close and personal
Music legend has new album, new life Source
Kenny Rogers has died at 81
The singer died “peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” says a statement. Source
Eye Opener: Millions of Americans under coronavirus lockdown
A quarter of the nation is on lockdown as New York and Illinois join three other states in restricting people to their homes amid the coronavirus pandemic. Also, conflicting opinions surround an anti-malaria drug that may help fight the coronavirus. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
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Several states shut down businesses as coronavirus death toll rises; Steve Hartman offers online course for kids Source
Hospital sews makeshift masks to combat shortage
A Georgia hospital is sewing makeshift masks to combat a shortage. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Americans stranded abroad amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has caused thousands of Americans to be stranded worldwide and the State Department says it’s scrambling to get some U.S. citizens home. Don Dahler reports. Source
Italy struggles to combat virus as army enforces lockdown
Italy’s healthcare system is suffering to treat those infected from coronavirus. Seth Doane reports. Source