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• Rhode Island actively stopping New Yorkers to quarantine
  Rhode Island police officers plan start pulling over cars and knocking on doors to track down visitors from New York on Saturday as part of an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Gina Raimondo said.
• Instacart shoppers to strike for better protection against coronavirus
  Employees who shop for Instacart, which allows customers to order groceries for delivery through a smart phone app, are planning to strike nationwide Monday to demand the company provide better protections amid the coron
• NRA suit asks California to declare gun shops 'essential businesses' amid shutdown
  The National Rifle Association and other gun owner groups are suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom to have gun stores declared essential businesses amid the state's stay-at-home order.
• New York postpones primaries due to coronavirus
  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday the state will postpone its primary amid growing coronavirus cases.
• Trump praises healthcare workers as USNS Comfort deploys
  President Donald Trump praised those aboard Navy hospital ship the USNS Comfort as it prepared to depart for New York City on Saturday to assist with coronavirus relief.
• Civil rights icon Rev. Joseph Lowery dies at 98
  Rev. Joseph Lowery, a civil rights icon who co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, has died at age 98.
• SeaWorld to furlough most of its employees amid coronavirus closures
  SeaWorld Entertainment has announced the furlough of more than 90 percent of its employees due to the coronavirus pandemic.
• Global communications startup OneWeb files bankruptcy
  The London-based global communications company OneWeb, which aims to provide worldwide high-speed Internet connectivity through satellites, has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
• Ex-Sen. Tom Coburn, 'Dr. No,' dies of cancer at 72
  Former Sen. Tom Coburn, known as "Dr. No" for his conservative stand on fiscal matters, died Saturday in Oklahoma, his family announced. He was 72.
• In photos: U.S. copes with COVID-19 pandemic
  The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic is spreading across the United States. People are discouraged (even banned in some places) from large gatherings, public spaces are closing, store shelves are empty, with long lines in grocery stores, and travel is limited. Here are some scenes from across America.
• Spring storm to blast Upper Midwest with wintry conditions this weekend
  A storm emerging from the Rockies after burying the region under heavy spring snow will turn to the Upper Midwest with wintry weather this weekend.
• FDA fast-tracks 15-minute COVID-19 test
  The Food and Drug Administration has fast-tracked the authorization of a COVID-19 test that could produce results in less than 15 minutes, the maker of the test said.
• Nearly 30M Americans brace for severe weather outbreak, tornado threat
  Close to 30 million people may be at risk for severe thunderstorms over the central United States as a volatile weather pattern unfolds into Saturday.
• President Donald Trump signs $2T coronavirus relief bill
  President Donald Trump on Friday put his signature on a $2.3 trillion relief package to support Americans and the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus emergency.
• Trump invokes Defense Production Act to force GM to make ventilators
  President Donald Trump on Friday invoked the Defense Production Act to push General Motors to produce ventilators due to a shortage of the medical supplies in hospitals fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
• U.S. stocks end week with losses after 3-day winning streak
  After a strong three-day winning streak, U.S. stocks closed with losses Friday despite passage of a $2.3 trillion coronavirus relief package.
• U.S. mayors say they're running out of supplies to fight coronavirus
  Cities lack sufficient test kits and protective equipment for first responders and hospital personnel on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, a survey of U.S. mayors said Friday.
• One dead, 16 injured after burning New York City subway car pulls into station
  A New York City subway operator who ushered passengers from a burning train car on Friday morning died, and at least 16 were injured, fire officials said.
• Cuomo orders schools to remain closed as N.Y. caseload soars past 44,000
  New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday ordered all schools in the state to remain closed an additional two weeks as officials struggled to deal a coronavirus pandemic caseload of more than 44,000.
• Toyota ready to build face shields for healthcare workers
  Toyota announced Friday it is prepared to begin manufacturing face shields next week for healthcare workers dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
• EPA relaxes enforcement, DHS delays REAL ID due to coronavirus
  Two U.S. government agencies, the DHS and EPA, have announced major policy suspensions due to the spread of the coronavirus disease.
• Survey: Consumer sentiment in U.S. falls to 3-year low amid coronavirus
  U.S. consumer sentiment has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, mainly due to the coronavirus outbreak, new data showed Friday.
• Retail flour supplies run low as consumers turn to home baking
  America's flour mills and bakeries are working overtime to meet the skyrocketing demand for baked goods amid the coronavirus pandemic.
• Quiz: Test your knowledge of week's news -- 3D printers, pandemic, Olympics
  3D printers, coronavirus pandemic, the Summer Olympics -- how closely did you follow the news this week. Test yourself with the UPI News Quiz for March 27, 2020.
• Abandoned mines in the West pose safety, environmental hazards
  As many as half a million abandoned underground mining sites might exist on U.S. public lands, and at least 215,000 are considered hazardous, according to a new government report. Cleaning them up could cost billions.
• Judge orders release of 10 immigration detainees over COVID-19
  A U.S. federal judge for the southern district of New York has ordered the immediate release of 10 immigrants under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody at New Jersey jails infected with COVID-19.

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• Coronavirus: Trump backs away from New York quarantine
  The US president now says the move is not necessary, after the idea was labelled "preposterous".
• Coronavirus: Trump orders 'time-wasting' General Motors to make ventilators
  The US president orders the car maker to help manufacture medical devices and attacks its CEO.
• Coronavirus: Lack of medical supplies 'a national shame'
  Doctors in the United States share the difficulty of obtaining gear to treat patients with Covid-19.
• Coronavirus: Trump signs into law largest bailout in US history
  The $2 trillion boost is the largest ever as virus cases continue to rise, hitting the economy.
• Joseph Lowery: Veteran US civil rights leader dies aged 98
  Joseph Lowery, a former "dear friend" of Martin Luther King Jr, was a champion for civil rights.
• Coronavirus: Tesla donates hundreds of ventilators to New York
  New York has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the US and a shortage of ventilators.
• Coronavirus: Tears, fears and anxiety amid job losses
  Rosie Alumbaugh lost both her jobs this month. She's one of more than 3 million Americans unemployed because of coronavirus.
• Bob Dylan's first song in eight years is about JFK's assassination
  The 17-minute song ruminates on the 1960s and the assassination of President John F Kennedy.
• NFL draft 2020 to go ahead as scheduled from 23-25 April
  The 2020 NFL draft is to go ahead as scheduled next month but players, fans and media will not be present.
• Coronavirus: A snapshot of American life under lockdown
  How much your life has changed because of the coronavirus depends a lot on where in the US you live.
• Coronavirus: A college course world wants to study right now
  More than one million people have enrolled in a Yale course on well-being. So what's its secret?
• Coronavirus: The struggle of being a ride-share driver
  Julie Davis is a ride-share driver in the virus hotspot of Seattle - watch her emotional video diary.
• Designer brand Ralph Lauren to make masks and gowns
  Luxury fashion brands are shifting manufacturing to make vital medical wear for the coronavirus effort.
• Coronavirus: Words at the window from those in isolation
  Portraits of families self-isolating in Brooklyn to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
• Celebrating a birthday party by video chat
  With social distancing measures in place, many are adjusting to the new normal online.
• Coronavirus: How to go for a walk safely, without getting shamed
  There are ways to stay safe - and politely avoid others - when you go outside to exercise.
• Coronavirus: Man dies taking fish tank cleaner as virus drug
  Health officials are warning people not to self-medicate with the common malaria drug.
• Coronavirus: Reopening the US by Easter 'a beautiful timeline'
  President Trump says he wants to open the US for business again by Easter - the weekend of 12 April.
• Coronavirus: Texas says abortions 'non-essential' amid pandemic
  Facing medical supply shortages, two US states impose restrictions - critics warn move goes too far.
• Coronavirus: Carmakers answer pleas to make medical supplies
  The car industry is pledging to help tackle a shortage of ventilators and masks as virus spreads.
• 60 days of coronavirus in the US - in 60 seconds
  The first case of Covid-19 in the United States appeared in Seattle, Washington on 21 January.
• Coronavirus: The month everything changed
  In the space of a month, the United Kingdom has transformed beyond recognition.
• Coronavirus: Deserted London landmarks seen from above
  Some of the city's most popular landmarks are devoid of the usual crowds as people stay indoors to help combat coronavirus.
• A visual guide to the economic impact
  Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world.
• Coronavirus social distancing advice: What two metres looks like
  The UK government is advising us to stay two metres apart - but what does that look like?
• You'll Never Walk Alone tops coronavirus 'lockdown chart'
  You'll Never Walk Alone is among tracks enjoying renewed popularity amid the coronavirus crisis.
• Coronavirus: How can I shop or get deliveries and takeaways safely?
  If coronavirus can be transferred on to surfaces, safe food shopping presents challenges.
• Introducing the soaring melodies of Azure Ryder
  How one of pop’s brightest new voices found confidence by taking control of a plane.
• The Village People's YMCA is preserved for posterity
  The disco hit is deemed historically important enough to enter the US National Recording Registry.
• 'I bought a winery and it caused a US-French row'
  When US entrepreneur Michael Baum bought a famous French vineyard it caused a trans-Atlantic spat.
• How Marsha Hunt fought Hollywood blacklisting
  The 102-year-old is one of the last people still alive who was named as a communist sympathiser.
• Does pandemic offer US and Iran chance for partial reset?
  Jonathan Marcus looks at whether the crisis might lead to some rapprochement between the arch-foes.
• Why Texas is saying 'no' to all new refugees
  Texas' longstanding reputation for hospitality has taken a hit as it embraces a new Trump refugee plan.
• Minecraft ‘loophole’ library of banned journalism
  How the popular video game Minecraft is being used as a way for journalism to beat global censors.
• Harvey Weinstein: How a Hollywood giant faced his reckoning
  The judge said this was not a referendum on #MeToo. But at times, his trial felt like one.
• Harry and Meghan's final royal duties before 'stepping back'
  The couple are completing their last engagements before stepping back as working royals from 31 March.

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• Was Lizzie Borden a notorious killer or wrongly accused?
  Despite being acquitted of double murder, time and popular culture have forever cast Lizzie Borden as one of America's most notorious killers. Did she do it or not? "48 Hours" re-examines the case.
• Coronavirus updates: Trump says a "quarantine will not be necessary" for New York residents
  The total number of cases in the U.S. increased to more than 116,000, with more than 1,900 deaths, including an infant in Illinois.
• Tornado rips through Arkansas city
  The mayor of Jonesboro said the more people may could have been harmed by the tornado had the mall not been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
• 3/28: CBS Weekend News
  Trump considers quarantine of people coming from New York metro area; College seniors concerned about graduating and employment amid coronavirus crisis
• Trump considers quarantine of people coming from New York metro area
  As New York becomes the epicenter of the coronavirus, not just in the U.S. but around the world, President Trump said he is considering a quarantine of all residents who leave the metro area. Nikole Killion reports.
• California prepares for looming surge coronavirus cases
  The nation's most populous state is bracing itself for a surge in coronavirus cases. Health officials predict Los Angeles could face New York-level crisis. Danya Bacchus reports.
• "CBS Weekend News" headlines for Saturday, March 28, 2020
  Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News with Doug Dunbar."
• College seniors concerned about graduating and employment amid coronavirus crisis
  As colleges across the U.S. are suspended due to coronavirus concerns, millions of students are frustrated about job prospects and the possibility of even graduating. Jericka Duncan reports.
• Airline industry in historic freefall as traveling comes to a halt
  The global airline industry is experiencing unprecedented declines in revenue, worse than what it was after 9/11. Airlines expect to lose a quarter of $1 trillion in revenue this year. Kris Van Cleave reports.
• Civil rights leader Reverend Joseph Lowery dies at age 98
  Reverend Joseph Lowery, one of the leaders of the civil rights movement along with Martin Luther King, Jr., has died. He was 98.
• Former Senator Tom Coburn dies at age 72
  Former Republican Senator Tom Coburn has died at age 72. Coburn, who represented Oklahoma for three terms, was dubbed "Doctor No" by Democrats for his frugal approach to federal spending.
• Trump reverses earlier call for quarantine on New York residents
  New York state has the most cases of coronavirus in the country.
• Summer camps in limbo amid coronavirus
  Camp closures would be felt widely.
• Tornadoes possible, severe weather warning issued in Midwest
  The Midwest is being threatened with severe weather conditions that include hail storms and tornadoes.
• 3/27: CBS Evening News
  President Trump signs $2 trillion COVID-19 emergency bill; Steve Hartman on the different kinds of heroes
• Instacart workers to strike for better coronavirus protections
  "Shoppers have had enough. Instacart has refused to act proactively in the interests of its Shoppers, customers and public health, so we are forced to take matters into our own hands," the workers said.
• Health care workers protest lack of equipment
  Health care workers at NYC hospitals are reusing the same N95 masks — which are meant for one-time use — for five days.
• Trump signs $2 trillion coronavirus emergency relief bill
  After overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress, President Trump signed the largest economic aid package in history into law on Friday. This package is aimed at easing the burden on workers and businesses suffering from the pandemic. Nikole Killion reports from the White House.
• States scramble to build makeshift hospitals before virus peaks
  "I will turn this state upside down to get the number of beds we need, but we need the staff for those beds," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said.
• EPA cites COVID-19 as reason to suspend regulation of polluters
  "The administration should be giving its all toward making our country healthier right now. Instead, it is taking advantage of an unprecedented public health crisis," said former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.
• New York presidential primary moved to June 23, Cuomo announces
  New York is the hardest-hit state in the nation, with over 52,000 reported cases of the total 110,000 confirmed cases in the country as of Saturday.
• 728 people have died from coronavirus in New York state, governor says
  He has repeatedly stressed a need for more hospital beds and ventilators to treat an expected rising number of patients.
• President Trump sees off Navy hospital ship headed for New York
  The USNS Comfort is heading to the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.
• How Americans are "primed for misinformation" on coronavirus
  He explained how something as small as a single tweet sent without harmful intent can spread information around the world before conclusive studies could be performed and replicated.
• Tom Coburn, former Republican senator and Oklahoma physician, has died
  Coburn earned a reputation as a conservative political maverick during his tenure in the Senate
• A brisk walk with Nancy Giles
  “Sunday Morning” contributor Nancy Giles is, like most of us, self-isolating because of the coronavirus pandemic. But that’s not an excuse to miss out on some exercise, and a helpful distraction. Giles takes us on a walk around Weehawken, N.J. for some fresh air and spectacular views.
• Rats swarm New Orleans' streets as coronavirus precautions leave them empty
  With restaurants closed save for take-out service, far less food waste is being discarded in the city's alleyways, driving the local rodent population out into the open to search for scraps.
• Doctor explains how lockdown orders are slowing the coronavirus' spread
  Nearly half of all American residents are under lockdown orders as state and local governments scramble to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The U.S. now has more cases than anywhere in the world. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about how the latest data says the pandemic will play out, and how the severe precautions will affect the virus’ curve.
• Ohio chef aims to give ex-convicts a second chance
  Chef and restauranteur Brandon Chrostowski received the "Silver Plate" award in March, an honor he now shares with Wolfgang Puck, Danny Meyer and other luminaries. But Chrostowski's operation is a little different, with kitchens staffed by ex-cons. Jeff Glor talks to the visionary chef about his mission to give others the second chance in life he says he was granted years ago.
• The untold history behind the 1936 Olympics
  With the Summer 2020 Olympics now postponed, it'll be awhile before more Olympic legends like Jesse Owens are created. By winning 4 gold medals in the 1936 games in Berlin, he dashed Adolf Hitler's claims of white supremacy. And on this very day 30 years ago, he posthumously earned another honor, the Congressional Gold Medal. But Owens wasn't alone in breaking ground at those games in Germany. Over a dozen other African American men, and 2 women, also represented America at the Games. Their lesser-known story is told in the documentary, and now the new book, "Olympic Pride, American Prejudice." Michelle Miller shares the untold story of the historic event.
• Pandemic forces whiskey bar to sell valuable bottle collection
  The Jack Rose Dining Saloon in Washington, D.C. has long been home to one of the world's largest collections of whiskey bottles, dating from prohibition and even decades before. But in these difficult days, what's been a defining feature of the bar has become a luxury. And now it's being "tapped", to keep the bar and its employees going. Christina Ruffini explains how the bar made a big sacrifice to keep the lights on and make sure its employees are paid.
• Why it’s so easy for coronavirus misinformation to spread
  With Americans around the country shuttered inside their homes amid the coronavirus pandemic, many are turning to social media to be entertained and stay connected. However, the usual pitfalls of misinformation that live online could be deadly, when it comes to false facts and data on the virus. Wired Editor-in-Chief Nick Thompson joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about what he’s learned covering the role of technology in the coronavirus crisis.
• With coronavirus anxiety, relaxation apps are as popular as ever
  The coronavirus pandemic that's endangering our physical health is affecting our mental health as well. The CDC has a webpage devoted to managing anxiety and stress during the outbreak, and one recommendation involves meditation. In 2018, the agency reported that the practice of meditation tripled in the United States from 2012-2017. That's in part due to the popularity of websites and apps, that are bringing the age-old practice into the information age. Dana Jacobson looks at how and why these apps have become so popular.
• The history of humanity’s most basic hygienic tool
  At the most basic level, preventing the coronavirus and many other illnesses begins with simple soap and water. Humanity's relationship with the simple hygienic tool goes back thousands of years. Jeff Glor explores the history of soap and how it was marketed through the last century.
• Coronavirus precautions lead to rat problem in New Orleans
  The city of New Orleans has seen a surge in coronavirus cases, quickly straining hospital staff and resources that were not ready for the spike. However, the precautions put in place to slow the virus’ spread have inadvertently led to a new problem: with no food littering alleyways from people visiting the city’s many restaurants, hungry rats that relied on the scraps have been driven out onto the streets. Omar Villafranca reports on how the city is combatting its problems.
• Saturday Sessions: Margaret Glaspy performs "Devotion"
  Margaret Glaspy was born in Red Bluff, California and began playing guitar at the age of 15. Soon after heading east for music school, she began performing in clubs in Boston and New York. After a warm reception from fans and critics for her 2016 debut album, Glaspy released her newest collection on Friday, titled “Devotion.” She joined “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from the Bridge Studio in Brooklyn to perform “Devotion”
• Saturday Sessions: Margaret Glaspy performs "Killing What Keeps Us Alive"
  Margaret Glaspy was born in Red Bluff, California and began playing guitar at the age of 15. Soon after heading east for music school, she began performing in clubs in Boston and New York. After a warm reception from fans and critics for her 2016 debut album, Glaspy released her newest collection on Friday, titled “Devotion.” She joined “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from the Bridge Studio in Brooklyn to perform “Killing What Keeps Us Alive”
• Coronavirus updates: U.S. tops 100,000 COVID-19 cases
  With the U.S. reporting more cases than any other nation, American hospitals are facing a daunting challenge.
• Saturday Sessions: Margaret Glaspy performs "Stay With Me"
  Margaret Glaspy was born in Red Bluff, California and began playing guitar at the age of 15. Soon after heading east for music school, she began performing in clubs in Boston and New York. After a warm reception from fans and critics for her 2016 debut album, Glassy released her newest collection on Friday, titled “Devotion.” She joined “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from the Bridge Studio in Brooklyn to perform “Stay With Me”
• This week on "Sunday Morning" (March 29)
  A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
• Here's how the coronavirus stimulus affects you
  The CARES Act, signed into law on Friday, is the largest economic stimulus package in history. The bill allocates $2.2 trillion to people and businesses negatively impacted by the coronavirus’ effects on the economy. Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to explain if and how the stimulus will affect you.
• Coronavirus cases in the U.S. exceed 100,000
  The effects of the coronavirus pandemic can be felt across the country as the nation’s reported cases exceeds 100,000, forcing some governors to turn to the military for help. A Navy hospital ship named “Mercy” anchored in the San Pedro, California harbor as backup in case Los Angeles-areas hospitals fill up. In New York, the military is converting an NYC convention center into a 1,200-bed emergency hospital. Tom Hanson reports on how the virus is taking hold there and elsewhere within the country.
• Joseph Lowery, civil rights leader and MLK aide, has died at 98
  The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery fought to end segregation and lived to see the election of the country's first black president.
• NYU dean sends R.E.M. dance video to students amid refund demands
  The dean invited students to "dance along," if they would like.
• YouTube channel offers virtual rides on major Disney attractions
  Coronavirus has shut down Disney theme parks and Universal Studios — but some of the most popular rides are now available from home.
• How will U.S. pay for $2 trillion stimulus package?
  Where will all that money for massive amounts of health and economic aid come from? Can America afford the added debt?
• Lizzie Borden case: Was blood evidence hidden in plain sight?
  Lizzie Borden was accused of killing her father and stepmother after police found bloody cloths in the basement of their home
• Could COVID-19 survivors' blood help save ill patients?
  People who've recovered from the coronavirus have antibodies against it in their blood, which could provide a "stopgap" until there's a vaccine or cure.
• Trump says he wants governors to be "appreciative"
  The U.S. now tops China as the country with the most confirmed COVID-19 cases.
• U.S. hospitals struggle to treat coronavirus patients
  The healthcare system in the U.S. is struggling to treat some coronavirus patients. Hundreds of healthcare workers have tested positive for the virus, and supplies are beginning to run low in some areas. Mola Lenghi reports.

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• Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Coronavirus In The U.S.
  Cases of COVID-19 have appeared throughout the country, but certain areas have been hit harder than others. Find out how many cases and deaths have been reported in each state.
• Census Field Operations Further Delayed Until April 15 By COVID-19 Pandemic
  The Census Bureau says it's suspending for two more weeks the hiring of temporary workers and in-person visits in remote communities and areas recovering from natural disasters for the 2020 count.
• HHS Warns States Not To Put People With Disabilities At The Back Of The Line For Care
  States are preparing guidelines for when there's not enough care to go around. Disability groups are worried that those standards will allow rationing that excludes people with disabilities.
• WHO Reviews 'Available' Evidence On Coronavirus Transmission Through Air
  A scientific brief from the World Health Organization says "current evidence" points to infectious respiratory droplets passed in "close contact" situations, but some say it's too soon to be sure
• Who Feeds Fiona? Cincinnati Zookeepers Make Sure There Are No Hungry Hippos
  Fiona is a 3-year-old, 1,300-pound hippo, and she's a growing girl. Her keeper, Jenna Wingate, is grateful to be able to work during the coronavirus crisis: "It feels good to be needed," she says.
• Apple's New Tool Lets You Screen Yourself For COVID-19
  A new COVID-19 website and app will then offer recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on what to do next.
• Trump, Esper Wish Bon Voyage To Hospital Ship Bound For New York City
  The president and defense secretary said the USNS Comfort would offer its roughly 1,000 hospital beds as surge capacity for non-coronavirus sufferers in the New York region, freeing up space on land.
• Trump Issues Travel Advisory, Not Quarantine, For New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
  The president's decision came hours after floating the possibility that he would issue quarantines for the hard-hit states. The CDC later advised residents against non-essential travel for 14 days.
• Why It Takes So Long To Get Most COVID-19 Test Results
  Even many symptomatic patients and exposed health workers who are able to get a COVID-19 test must wait nearly a week to get results. Others get results in hours. Here's why it varies so much.
• Former Sen. Tom Coburn, Fiscal Hawk And 'Dr. No,' Dies At 72
  The Republican from Oklahoma died Saturday after a fight with prostate cancer. During his time in Congress, Coburn earned a reputation for fighting spending, no matter whom he crossed in the process.
• Small, Far-Flung Pacific Islands Are Combating COVID-19 Just Like The Rest Of Us
  As many island nations attempt to keep the coronavirus out, they also risk getting cut off from the outside world their economies depend on.
• More Than 2,000 Americans Have Now Died From The Coronavirus
  The U.S. hit the grim milestone on Saturday night after the number of coronavirus-related deaths doubled in two days.
• $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Bill Presents A Reckoning For Libertarians
  In years to come, how will fiscal conservatives who voted for $2 trillion attack the cost of budget items that will now look like rounding error or "decimal dust"?"
• One Way to Help Strapped Hospitals? Print PPE Using 3D Printers
  As coronavirus cases soar globally and medical workers face a dearth of protective gear, citizens are stepping up in unique ways to combat the health crisis.
• Opinion: Remembering Some Of Those We've Already Lost To The Pandemic
  We often think of fatality rates as statistics — numbers on a chart. But each one represents a real person. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on some of those who have been lost so far in the pandemic.

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• Four 'older' guests died on cruise ship where 2 people tested positive for coronavirus
  At least four "older guests" have died on the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam, where two individuals have tested positive for the coronavirus, the cruise line said in a Friday news release.
• Trump signs historic $2 trillion stimulus bill
  Get info: Alerts | Newsletter | Podcast | Town Hall | Track the spread
• SeaWorld is temporarily furloughing over 90% of its employees
  SeaWorld is temporarily furloughing over 90% of its employees as of April 1 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Its workers won't be paid after March 31 but will be eligible for unemployment benefits, the company stated in an SEC filing.
• Rhode Island will knock on doors and stop cars to find New Yorkers to slow coronavirus
  Rhode Island's governor said Friday that law enforcement officers will stop cars and knock on doors in coastal communities to identify people who've been to New York state, joining other states in restricting the movements of out-of-state visitors to slow the spread of coronavirus.
• Dr. Anthony Fauci: Trump's desire to reopen the country by Easter is an 'aspirational projection'
  Dr. Anthony Fauci said that President Donald Trump was giving an "aspirational projection to give people some hope" when he floated reopening US businesses and getting Americans back to work by Easter, April 12.
• The presidential race isn't on hold -- it's playing out right before us
  The campaign rallies are a distant memory. The final chapter of the primary calendar is awash in uncertainty. The summer political conventions are in doubt.
• The history behind Trump and Cuomo's hot and cold relationship
  Donald Trump, the President from Queens running the country, is keeping a close eye on Andrew Cuomo, the governor from Queens running his home state.
• Dyson is making 15,000 ventilators to fight the pandemic
  Dyson has received an order from the UK government for 10,000 ventilators to support efforts by the country's National Health Service to treat coronavirus patients.
• She brought her company from the brink of bankruptcy to the top of its game
  Five years ago, chip maker AMD was bleeding money, laden with debt and staring down a potential bankruptcy. Then, Lisa Su took the helm.
• Zoom's 'overnight success' took 9 years
  When you think of a social network, you probably imagine news feeds, birthday reminders and baby photos. But the social network of the moment -- the one that's currently getting more app downloads than either Snapchat or TikTok -- looks a little different: It's a videoconferencing service called Zoom, where many peoples' work and social lives now unfold.
• Neighborhood "porch party" tradition going with social distancing twist
• 'Social distancing' parade held for students 
• Woman reveals texts sent by mom's alleged killer
• 19 elderly nursing home patients hospitalized
• Elementary school donates iPads to nursing homes
• Police: Man coughs, spits at approaching officers
• Doctors urge people to update their wills
• Woman serenades neighbors during isolation
• Singer gives girl just what the doctor ordered
• Golfers filling fairways to find freedom from virus 
• Arkansas couple gets married despite coronavirus outbreak
• Louisiana family helps out local family of owls 
• Italian spot brings pizza, family activity to you
• Couple reaches roadblock visiting daughter
• 'Free Little Pantry' movement picking up steam
• Man charged with threatening to shoot Pelosi
• Woman shares her experience surviving COVID-19
• Restaurant partners with store to weather crisis
• Story behind a viral photo of doctor and his son