Tough times ahead for small business owners

Just over half of all American workers are employed by small businesses (companies with 500 or fewer employees), and according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, nearly a quarter of those small businesses could close permanently within two months without a financial lifeline. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks to some small business owners who are trying to maintain their (and their employees') livelihoods in a time of tremendous uncertainty.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 4:39

What America needs from its leaders during a crisis

The professional backgrounds and training of retired four-star Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Dr. Penny Wheeler, the president and CEO of Allina Health, and Father Joseph McShane, the president of Fordham University have little or nothing in common, yet they share some common traits as accomplished leaders. "Sunday Morning" Special Contributor Ted Koppel asks them about the most important elements of leadership, and what our nation seeks out in a time of crisis.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 9:06

Open: This is "Face the Nation," April 12

Today on "Face the Nation," on this Easter Sunday, the U.S. now leads the rest of the world with the number of reported cases and recorded deaths due to the coronavirus.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 2:30

Pope Francis celebrates Easter Mass at St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Easter Sunday at St. Peter's Basilica amid a global coronavirus pandemic.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 1:25:04

An Easter like no other: Faithful mark holy holidays at home

CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more on COVID-19's impact on the global community.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 2:18

Living with pandemic tests spiritual Americans

CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the growing crisis.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 3:14

Chicago mayor: Coronavirus "devastating" communities of color

Lightfoot said COVID-19's outsized impact on African Americans is "not unique to Chicago."

• Apr 12, 2020
• 5:19

New Jersey gov: Opening economy too soon "could be throwing gasoline on the fire"

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says any reopening of businesses must come on the “back of a full health care recovery.”

• Apr 12, 2020
• 5:50

Gottlieb: WHO should investigate China's handling of coronavirus outbreak

The former FDA chief says a report is needed on "what China did or didn't tell the world" about coronavirus.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 7:23

Doctor behind coronavirus model explains shifting death toll projections

Dr. Christopher Murray, the director of the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, says the swings in projections were a result of more data becoming available.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 5:31

Cardinal Timothy Dolan on finding solace during pandemic

The Archbishop of New York says now is a time to "rediscover the life of God within" during the coronavirus epidemic.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 6:06

Congress members work remotely

Congress is set to reconvene April 20, but until then, most business will be done remotely. CBS News political reporter Grace Segers joins CBSN with more on how senators and representatives are staying connected with their constituents while social distancing.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 4:44

Easter celebrations impacted by coronavirus

More than 2 billion Christians around the world are observing Easter Sunday during the coronavirus pandemic. Many services and other traditional celebrations were scrapped as people continue to practice social distancing and self-isolation. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 2:03

U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 21,000

More than half a million Americans have tested positive for coronavirus and the death toll climbed over 21,000 on Sunday. Many Americans were forced to change their Easter Sunday traditions due to the pandemic. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 2:31

RV owners lend vehicles to medical workers

Doctors, nurses and other hospital staff are often afraid to go home and risk infecting their loved ones. Now, a Facebook group is connecting medical workers with RV owners who are renting out their campers for free to medical workers who want to isolate themselves from their families. Mireya Villarreal reports.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 2:16

Farms see a spike in poultry demand

Grocery store shelves have been left empty as people afraid of running out of food continue panic buying. Unable to get certain groceries, some have turned to farms to purchase live chickens instead. Carter Evans reports.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 2:25

Couple who adopted Indian daughter returns

A couple who flew to India to bring home their adopted daughter was trapped in the country after it went into lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. More than a month later, they have returned home with with their newest family member. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 2:12

Broadway stars stream performances for charity

Broadway stars are live streaming performances to raise money for The Actors Fund. While Broadway remains dark, the proceeds from these performances will help pay actors and crew who are suddenly out of work. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

• Apr 12, 2020
• 3:12

Timeline: Trump admin's COVID guidance

At first, Americans were told they had nothing to worry about. Then the guidance from the Trump administration rapidly started to change.

• Apr 13, 2020
• 5:32

Inspiring performance by hospital employees' choir

The employee choir from University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center wanted to lift spirits during the coronavirus pandemic, so they put together a virtual performance, singing Bruno Mars' "Count on Me," together, yet apart.

• Apr 13, 2020
• 3:28

Man removed from bus for not wearing mask

Police were caught on camera last Friday dragging a man off of a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia for not wearing a face mask during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the city's transit system has changed its policy, which previously stated customers could be refused service for not wearing a face covering.

• Apr 13, 2020
• 1:28

The impact of lockdowns on domestic violence victims

Stay-at-home orders have been put in place in more than 40 states to slow the spread of coronavirus. But this can be dangerous for domestic violence victims. CBS News politics reporter Grace Segers has been reporting on this. She joined CBSN to discuss her findings.

• Apr 13, 2020
• 3:37

Coronavirus relief funding stalls in Senate

Talks over additional funding for small businesses once again stalled in the Senate on Monday. Republicans are asking for $250 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, but Democrats want even more funds to give to hospitals and state governments. Molly Hooper joined CBSN to discuss where the Senate goes from here.

• Apr 13, 2020
• 10:31

Pandemic takes toll on NYC transit workers

The global pandemic is taking a heavy toll on New York City transit workers. A report by the independent nonprofit news outlet The City finds MTA employees are dying from COVID-19 at an alarming rate. In particular, bus drivers have taken the biggest hit out of the agency's 74,000 person workforce. Jose Martinez, senior reporter covering transit for The City, joined CBSN with more.

• Apr 14, 2020
• 6:24

What will it take to reopen U.S. economy?

Millions of Americans have lost their jobs or been furloughed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but reopening the economy too soon could make things even worse. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb joins "CBS Evening News" with more on what it will take to get America back to work.

• Apr 14, 2020
• 2:37

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