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Global deaths top 100,000; Trump talks of reopening economy

The global death toll from coronavirus has now passed the 100,000 mark, just four months after the illness first appeared. In the U.S., 18,000 people have died -- nearly double the total from a week ago. Still, some hot spots are seeing signs of hope. Meanwhile, President Trump is talking of restarting the economy but says he will listen to public health advisers before acting. John Yang reports.

Global deaths top 100,000; Trump talks of reopening economy

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