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Actor John Cho on What it's Like to be Asian American During the Coronavirus Pandemic May 26, 2020

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May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, a time to reflect on how these communities have shaped the history of the U.S. while also examining the struggles and discrimination they have faced in America. Actor John Cho of the "Harold & Kumar" and "Star Trek" films, joins CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang to discuss an oped he penned for the Los Angeles Times, "Coronavirus reminds Asian Americans like me that our belonging is conditional." He shares why he decided to write the column and what he hopes people learn about the discrimination faced by Asian Americans.

5/25: Americans pack parks and beaches for Memorial Day weekend. China warned it will take action if the U.S. undermines its interests in Hong Kong May 26, 2020

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On this Memorial Day weekend, people all over the country are ignoring social distancing measures meant to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Social distancing is recommended by doctors and in many cases ordered by state governments. But police say it's often nearly impossible to enforce. President Trump goes golfing twice, with the coronavirus death toll approaching a grim milestone. His administration moved last night to impose a coronavirus travel ban on Brazil. This morning, China warned it will take action if the U.S. undermines its interests in Hong Kong. Yesterday, thousands held their biggest protest rally in Hong Kong since the start of the corona-virus lockdown. Former Vice President Joe Biden backtracks after making racially insensitive remarks. This morning we fondly remember Bill Small, a leader who played a huge role in building CBS News.

How Asians and Pacific Islanders Shaped America May 25, 2020

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May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, a time to reflect on how these communities have shaped the history of the U.S. while also examining the struggles and discrimination they have faced in America. Erika Lee, one of the nation’s leading immigration and Asian American historians, as well as a professor of American history at the University of Minnesota, joins CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio to discuss the concept of "Asian America" and the pivotal moments and essential lessons in history. Lee is also extensively featured in the five-part PBS docuseries "Asian Americans," which debuted this month.

5/22: CDC warns travel can increase risk of spreading or getting infected with the coronavirus. A third person is under arrest in connection with the death of Ahmaud Arbery May 22, 2020

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Large crowds are expected to gather over the Memorial Day weekend, despite fears of another spike in coronavirus cases. For the first time in 20 years, AAA is not issuing a travel forecast for the Memorial Day weekend. The CDC warns travel can increase the chance of getting infected or spreading the virus, but some people are still taking the risk. CBS News has confirmed that the CDC will release guidelines today on re-opening churches, which President Trump describes as essential. A mysterious illness in children linked to the coronavirus is also reportedly appearing in 20-year olds. The symptoms you need to watch out for. Hong Kong is in turmoil over China's newly-proposed national security law, following last year's widespread anti-government demonstrations. A third person is under arrest in connection with the death of Ahmaud Arbery.

5/21: Gunman wounds three in entertainment district near Phoenix. Studies suggest those who recover from coronavirus become immune. May 21, 2020

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At least three people were wounded in a shooting attack in a shopping and entertainment district near Phoenix. A city in central Michigan faces what officials call a 500-year flood disaster, and the governor is now calling for federal aid. Yesterday, the World Health Organization announced the highest single-day increase in coronavirus cases since the crisis began, bringing the worldwide total to more than 5 million reported cases. As all 50 states slowly reopen, the focus now is on protecting Americans who have not gotten sick. Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, joins us to discuss new studies suggesting people who've recovered from the virus do become immune.

Fashion editor André Leon Talley on time at "Vogue" and working with Anna Wintour May 21, 2020

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André Leon Talley, contributing editor and formerly creative director at "Vogue," discusses his new memoir "The Chiffon Trenches" with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King. Talley tells King about the sexual abuse he experienced growing up and the lessons his grandmother taught him. He also shares what he learned working for Diana Vreeland and Anna Wintour.

5/20: Dam burst in Michigan causes catastrophic flooding. All 50 states have started easing social distancing restrictions. May 20, 2020

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Catastrophic flooding has inundated streets in downtown Midland, Michigan after two dams burst. We speak with Midland's city manager. We're learning more about new guidelines from the CDC for states reopening during the pandemic. Former CDC Director Tom Frieden joins us to discuss his global public health initiative, "Resolve to Save Lives," which is releasing its own guidance for governments to use as they reopen. As of today, all 50 states have now started easing restrictions using their own local measures.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on her first year in office and the coronavirus pandemic May 20, 2020

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As Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot marks one year in office, she discussed the toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken on the city with "CBS This Morning" national correspondent Jericka Duncan. Mayor Lightfoot shares how the city is addressing the virus' disproportionate affect on minority communities and what reopening this summer may look like. In addition to combatting the virus, Lightfoot discusses fighting the pandemic of gun violence in the city.

5/19: Trump threatens to permanently cut off WHO funding. U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 90,000. May 19, 2020

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Late Monday night, President Trump tweeted a letter he sent to the World Health Organization, threatening to permanently cut funding and, "reconsider our membership in the organization." China's foreign ministry said this morning that Trump's message to the WHO is an effort to shift the blame for his administration's failures in responding to the coronavirus. The president also says he's now taking the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine to help protect himself from the coronavirus — the drug is unproven as a treatment for the virus and the FDA has warned it could have dangerous side effects. 49 of 50 states have now partially eased social distancing rules, but the pandemic is far from over as the reported U.S. death toll from the virus has surpassed 90,000 people Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he had no idea his department's outgoing inspector general was investigating him.

5/18: American economy slowly reawakens. Obama criticizes federal coronavirus response. May 18, 2020

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The American economy is slowly reawakening amid cautious optimism form the nation's top central banker, Jerome Powell. Much of Europe is also slowly reopening. Former President Barack Obama is criticizing the response to the coronavirus, stepping further into the 2020 campaign. Democrats say they want to know why President Trump fired another of his administration's internal watchdogs. The district attorney now in charge of the Ahmaud Arbery investigation has met with Arbery's family.

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