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Some states unveil plans to reopen

A few states will begin slowly reopening some parks as they initiate the process of ending their lockdowns. In Florida, some beaches will reopen with social distancing guidelines in place while Minnesota is opening some golf courses amid right wing protests that are calling for the entire state to lift stay-at-home orders. However, cities like San Francisco, the first city to shut down, are keeping precautions in place and even ordering residents to wear masks in public for the foreseeable future. Michael George takes a look at how several parts of the country are handing the pandemic.

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Trump goads protesters against virus orders

President Trump took to Twitter to back right wing protests in several states, staged against the stay-at-home orders of the Democratic governors of those states. Mr. Trump's expressive "LIBERATION" tweets were met with swift replies from the governors of Minnesota and Michigan, asking what he thought the states could do better and expressing hope that he is not encouraging more protests. Nikole Killion reports on the back-and-forth as well as Mr. Trump's ongoing feud with New York Governor Cuomo.

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The Dish: Notable chefs step up amid pandemic

Celebrated chefs around the U.S. are keeping some of their restaurant employees on the payroll by taking on the enormous task of helping get food to people who are struggling amid the pandemic. While some are focusing their efforts on feeding shelters, others are offering discounts on their menus and dedicating proceeds to their employees. Michelle Miller speaks to a few notable chefs about how they are using the industry and their connections to help others for a special edition of The Dish.

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Expert warns of "darkest winter" if COVID-19 rebounds

One of the nation's leading vaccine experts says the U.S. ignored warning signs in the early phases of the coronavirus outbreak. Dr. Rick Bright, the former director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, testified before the House on Thursday. Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss this and the rest of the day's political headlines.

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