Women are twice as likely as men to work part-time, making coronavirus-related business closures particularly devastating to mothers. Source
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John Legend on why he’s holding virtual concerts amid coronavirus pandemic
John Legend played an acoustic set on social media Tuesday as many musicians live stream performances to raise money and awareness to help combat the spread of coronavirus. “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason speaks with Legend about his efforts to entertain and educate the public through a distressing time Source
Sanders to “assess campaign” in coming weeks following primary losses
Sanders currently trails Joe Biden by nearly 300 delegates following the former vice president’s sweep of the three states that voted Tuesday. Source
Facebook removing fake coronavirus news “quickly,” Sheryl Sandberg says
Facebook partnered with the World Health Organization to fight false information about coronavirus. Source
Ruthless Mexican cartel is “taking over everywhere”
Mexico’s fastest-rising cartel, the Jalisco New Generation gang, has a reputation for ruthlessness and violence unlike any since the fall of the old Zetas cartel. Source
White House, Senate focus on $1 trillion coronavirus aid package
“We’re not leaving town until we have constructed and passed another bill,” McConnell said. Source
Africa hunkering down as coronavirus epidemic finally hits continent
Compared to the rest of the world, the continent of Africa might have two things working in its favor with the arrival of the coronavirus: experience with deadly viruses, and a relative lack of connectivity. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Johannesburg. Source
Coronavirus updates: Leaders vow to save economies as millions more face lockdown
Congress and the White House are crafting a $1 trillion coronavirus stimulus package as more people around the world are ordered, not just urged, to stay home. Source
Will coronavirus die off in summer? An expert weighs in
Will warmer, more humid temperatures affect the spread of the virus? CBS News spoke to a top expert on infectious disease transmission about what we know and don’t know. Source
Katy Perry did not copy hit song from Christian rap, judge rules
Judge rules disputed section of the rap song, “Joyful Noise” by rapper Marcus Gray was not distinctive enough to be protected by copyright as the jury found. Source