It is a new era in this crisis. And as we come on the air tonight, there is still a divide in this country about whether we are moving too quickly or not fast enough to reopen. Tonight, as some restaurants are beginning to serve customers again, in other states, including new jersey and california, there are increases in Coronavirus Infections and deaths. Nationwide, there are more than 1,067,000 cases of the virus, and nearly 63,000 people have died. Today, we learned nearly four million more americans filed for unemployment in the lft week alone, pushing the total number out of work past 30 million. There is some new hope tonight about getting the pandemic under control. The president says he is launching an Ambitious Program to fast track a vaccine by january, something top experts say could be possible. Our team of correspondents have all of this covered, and carter evans is going to lead us off tonight in newport beach, california. Carter. Reporter for most of the day, norah, cali
I am. Odonnell but is the plan realistic . And is it safe . Plus, what u. S. Intelligence is saying tonight about where the virus came from. Meat plants hit hard as poultry farmers now get sick from the virus. The impact on workers and your grocery bill. Biden to address allegations pressure grows on the former Vice President to break his silence on a Sexual Assault claim. Museum from home americans in quarantine get creative to recreate the masterpieces. And tonight, this sweet story of a nineyearold girl who gave her money from the tooth fairy to first responders. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Capital. Odonnell good evening, and thank you for joining us. Hours from now, federal stayat home guidelines will expire, just as 35 states begin distancing restrictions. It is a new era in this crisis. And as we come on the air tonight, there is still a divide in this country about whether we are moving too quickly or not fast enough to r
Captioning sponsored by cbs a odonnell tonight, most of america begins to reopen as fears mount of a second wave. 35 states ease restrictions, which means millions moreshop malls, movie theaters, and restaurants. But are people afraid to go . California closes many popular beaches because of big crowds. And tonight, this scene in michigan protesters, some of them armed, ca demandihe governor reopen. Economic despair 30 million file jobless claims in the past six weeks. Plus, a milelong line for food in dallas. Operation warp speed the ambitious plan to have 300 million doses of a covid19 vaccine ready by the end of the
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