Marsalis jazz family patriarch dies of virus complications, son says
One of Ellis Marsalis Jr.'s six sons, Ellis Marsalis III, says his father succumbed to pneumonia brought on by COVID-19
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Fountains of Wayne co-founder has died from coronavirus
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Couple weds while social distancing during pandemic
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Lauren London shares emotional tribute one year after Nipsey Hussle's death
"The pain is as heavy today as it was a year ago," the late rapper's longtime partner wrote.
Hobby Lobby reopens as "essential business" despite stay-at-home orders
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U.S. Army Field Band still playing amid coronavirus
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“ACM Presents: Our Country” airs Sunday
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Country singers nationwide mourn hit-maker Joe Diffie
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L.A. mayor urges residents to wear masks when they're not home
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Fountains of Wayne co-founder has died from coronavirus
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NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
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Marsalis jazz family patriarch dies of virus complications, son says
One of Ellis Marsalis Jr.'s six sons, Ellis Marsalis III, says his father succumbed to pneumonia brought on by COVID-19
Patriots' plane flying medical masks to Boston from China
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Hobby Lobby reopens as "essential business" despite stay-at-home orders
Arts-and-crafts retailer defies mandates to curb the pandemic's spread, saying it sells mask and education supplies.
Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 strain forces dire change in EMS protocol
Paramedics in New York City have been told hospitals are now too overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients to try to resuscitate patients already in cardiac arrest.
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Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 crisis brings record U.S. jobless claims
Paramedics in New York City have been told hospitals are now too overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients to try to resuscitate patients already in cardiac arrest.
Patriots' plane flying medical masks to Boston from China
NFL team's owner, Robert Kraft, helped arrange the flight to bring 1.2 million N95 masks for use in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.
Fighting virus in Africa is "existential war for the continent"
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Turkmenistan reportedly bans the word "coronavirus"
Turkmenistan, which borders hard-hit Iran but claims it has zero cases of COVID-19, has reportedly banned the use of the word "coronavirus."
U.K. family spreads joy with virus lockdown version of a Broadway hit
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Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives updates on response
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Zoom CEO responds after calls hacked with slurs and porn
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Wisconsin court hears arguments on moving April 7 primary
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Marsalis jazz family patriarch dies of virus complications, son says
One of Ellis Marsalis Jr.'s six sons, Ellis Marsalis III, says his father succumbed to pneumonia brought on by COVID-19
Fountains of Wayne co-founder has died from coronavirus
The award-winning musician and song-writer was well-known for the Fountains of Wayne song "Stacy's Mom," and his compositions for the CW show "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."
Kim Kardashian on criminal justice reform: "I couldn't just sit back"
After helping get Alice Marie Johnson released from prison, Kardashian West wants to do more.
Couple weds while social distancing during pandemic
Sara and Marco Sylvester had to scrap their huge wedding that would have had family coming from Peru and Texas. But they married Tuesday night in Washington, D.C., while also practicing social distancing guidelines.
Lauren London shares emotional tribute one year after Nipsey Hussle's death
"The pain is as heavy today as it was a year ago," the late rapper's longtime partner wrote.
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Zoom CEO responds after calls hacked with slurs and porn
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In the race to meet the high demand for personal protective equipment, these 3D-printed face shields can serve as a lifeline for those on the frontlines battling COVID-19.
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Amazon fires worker who organized warehouse walkout
New York City mayor and New York state Attorney General say they'll investigate if the firing was retaliatory.
Screening site promised by Trump takes step toward expansion
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NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars
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SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
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Air pollution clearing due to coronavirus lockdowns
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Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives updates on response
There are now more than 216,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States.
Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 crisis brings record U.S. jobless claims
Paramedics in New York City have been told hospitals are now too overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients to try to resuscitate patients already in cardiac arrest.
Dr. Fauci to receive additional security following threats
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Bill Gates calls for nationwide social isolation policy to slow virus
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Nurses plan protests at 15 hospitals over "lack of preparedness"
"When we are infected, no one is safe," Kim Smith, a registered nurse in Texas, said in a news release announcing the protests.
Zantac, other heartburn drugs recalled over possible cancer link
FDA orders drugmakers to pull popular heartburn medications that contain trace amounts of a carcinogen.
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Americans no longer able to go to the gym are stocking up on dumbbells, treadmills and other gym equipment.
Hobby Lobby reopens as "essential business" despite stay-at-home orders
Arts-and-crafts retailer defies mandates to curb the pandemic's spread, saying it sells mask and education supplies.
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Kim Kardashian on criminal justice reform: "I couldn't just sit back"
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Federal prisons will confine inmates to cells for 14 days
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Pastor arrested after holding packed church service in Florida
Sheriff told leaders of The River at Tampa Bay Church they violated a local "safer-at-home" order to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Man charged for throwing "corona party" with 47 people
The New Jersey governor called the party "stupid" and said he would "name and shame" anybody who throws one.
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SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
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U.S. Space Force launches billion-dollar military comms satellite
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Doug and Peggy Ryen, their daughter, Jessica, and neighbor Christopher Hughes were brutally murdered inside the Ryen family’s home on June 4, 1983. Josh Ryen was the only survivor. A year-and-a-half later, the 10-year-old answered D.A. Dennis Kottemeier’s questions about that horrific night – with his grandmother by his side.
Atlanta restaurant feeds food service workers
The restaurant industry could lose 7 million jobs in the next three months as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll on the economy. An Atlanta restaurant is looking to help those out-of-work employees by providing free lunch to the city's food workers, funded by community donations. Mark Strassmann speaks to Ryan Smith, owner of Atlanta's Staplehouse Restaurant, about why he is giving back after his own restaurant was forced to close for our series, A More Perfect Union.
Thandie Newton talks "Westworld" season 3
Emmy-winning actress Thandie Newton, who plays Maeve on the HBO series "Westworld," joins "CBS This Morning" from her home to talk about the upcoming season and how the complex reality of the show could be an escape from the reality of the coronavirus pandemic's new normal.
Over 6 million file for unemployment
The Labor Department has announced that it received over 6 million jobless claims in one week, significantly higher than the previous week's record-setting 3.3 million. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to weigh in on what the latest report means for the U.S. economy and what out-of-work Americans can do to help themselves and their families.
Gravity Payments employees offer pay cut
Employees of Gravity Payments, a credit card processing company, have offered to cut their salary to help the company in an unprecedented move at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has businesses shutting their doors. Dan Price, the company's CEO, made headlines in 2015 as the "best boss in America." He cut his own salary and paid all of his workers a minimum yearly salary of $70,000. Jonathan Vigliotti speaks to some employees about why they are choosing to make the charitable move.
