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Southern states emerge as coronavirus hot spots while cases spike

New research suggests that 6-feet of social distancing may not be enough to prevent the coronavirus. There is also a shortage of glass vials that may slow down the production of the vaccine as coronavirus cases continue to increase in America.

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Monkey trials show promising vaccine results

Researchers in Boston revealed stunning news on Wednesday: After they immunized 25 rhesus monkeys with DNA vaccines, the monkeys didn't get sick.

Retired army doctors join the fight against coronavirus

Colonel Melissa Givens retired after spending 20 years as an emergency room doctor in the army. Now she's in New York, helping patients at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
- How the Thunderbirds, Blue Angels honor front-line workers

Creating graduations to "remember for forever" for Class of 2020

A Minnesota band director played "Pomp and Circumstance" for his high school's virtual graduation — all 22 parts. It took Scott 2 full days to make this video for his students.

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"CBS Evening News" headlines for Thursday, May 28

Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."

National Guard activated in Minneapolis after unrest

The National Guard is being mobilized in Minneapolis after violent protests erupted over the death of George Floyd in police custody.

Another 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits

Another 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in the past week. Many Americans are relying on those benefits, but some are still waiting for their first unemployment check.

Trump's executive order takes aim at social media companies

President Trump has signed an executive order taking aim at the legal shield that protects social media companies from liability for content posted by users on their platforms.

Historic SpaceX Crew Dragon launch postponed

SpaceX was ready to make history with the launch of the first crew aboard a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station. But the weather didn't cooperate, and the launch had to be postponed for Saturday.

Trump mocks those wearing face masks, calling it "politically correct"

As the number of COVID-19 deaths reaches 100,000, President Trump continues to criticize people who wear face masks, calling it politically correct.

High school holds graduation at Texas Motor Speedway

Parents of students at Little Elm High School in north Texas were able to watch the ceremony from their cars.

White woman fired after she calls police on black man who asked her to leash dog

A viral video that sparked a national outcry of racism has cost Amy Cooper her job. She called the New York City Police Department and accused an African American man of threatening her in Central Park after he asked her to leash her dog.

U.S. threatens China with sanctions over handling of pro-democracy protesters

Protesters clashed with police over a proposed national security law from Beijing.

Dairy farmers donate surplus milk to food banks

When coronavirus lockdown measures were first implemented, dairy farmers dumped tens of thousands of gallons of surplus milk that was no longer needed for schools and restaurants.

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Americans struggle during financial fallout

Millions of unemployed Americans are relying on their unemployment checks to pay their rent and to feed their family, but many are concerned about their finances when the unemployment checks stop in July. Mark Strassmann reports.

Furloughed 20-year-old: I'm "getting angrier and angrier"

Rachel Petry had a vision for her new career — now she's angry "with a system that just feels like it doesn't care."

Bar owner: Feds have "failed small businesses across America"

Denice Benefiel says she put her heart and soul into the business — now she's "watching it go down the tubes."

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