Trapped by floodwaters. See how total strangers put their lives on the line to get them out of danger. First, we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. This is a flood economically and healthwise of biblical proportion, and our republican friends are lookin like they just want to fix a leaky faucet. Reporter with stimulus talks collapsing in congress, President Trump says he is prepared to take executive action. If democrats continue to hold this critical relief hostage, i will act under my authority as president to get americans the relief they need. Reporter the u. S. Has broken yet another unthinkable record. More than 160,000 people in the u. S. Have now been killed by the coronavirus. We have to remain vigilant. Were doing very well, but we have to remain vigilant. Reporter warning of a humanitarian disaster in lebanon with widespread medicine and Food Shortages after this weeks explosion. Reporter a u. S. Top intelligence official is warnin
Storm isaias lashed the east coast today. The powerful storm spawned at least 20 tornadoes, unleashing powerful winds and heavy rains on nearly a third of all americans. From new york to North Carolina the storm downed power lines and sparked fires, leaving in its wake flash flooding and destroyed homes. In maryland and in queens, two people were killed when their cars were crushed by falling trees. Tonight, whats left of the storm is racing through new england as the cleanup begins. At the same time, halfway around the world, nearly 80 people are dead after two explosions rocked beirut, lebanon, sending what looked like a Mushroom Cloud into the sky. Tonight, thousands are injured, and the death toll is expected to grow after the blast flattened much of that citys port. And while those explosions and the storm are reminders of the destructive power of man and mother nature, as we come on the air, there is new evidence of the devastation being caused by the coronavirus. Theres new Gove
Cops descend on this l. A. Mansion after hundreds party and defy state rules. Plus, christmas without the rockettes for the first time in nearly 90 years. Racing to a cure could antibodies mass produced in the lab be the next best thing to a Coronavirus Vaccine . Plus promising early results in one of those vaccine trials. The president on the staggering death toll, 1,000 deaths a day from covid19. Theyre dying, thats true, and you had it is what it is. Odonnell the stunning interview tonight. And well end tonight with the magical moment when a little girl hears her moms voice for the very first time. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening to our viewers in the west, and thank you for joining us. Tonight, at least five people are dead, dozens more are injured, and millions are without power after Tropical Storm isaias lashed the east coast today. The powerful storm spawned at least 20 tornadoes, unleashing powerful wi
First. But what if the definition of safety is changing right before our eyes what happens when whats prudent becomes what is reckless and what used to be reckless becomes responsible . That gentle viewer is exactly what were seeing in this market right now. Including today. Dow gained 71 points nasdaq declined. 11 but will change tomorrow when we see the reaction to huge quarters tonight. Right now it feels like were at beginning of first truly worldwide economic expansion since the 1990s. When i say worldwide, not china so strong can drag the world like a caboose i dont mean the euro zone is getting its act together or u. S. Is healthy enough to be the engine of Global Growth or russia, india, china are driving the bus. Im talking the whole darned thing doing better the planet, with the exception of venezuela when the entire Global Economy starts humming, you need to change the way you think about stocks its been a long time, ive been at this 40 years, you got to think about stocks d
Defendants. The army, navy, air force, marines and coast guard put out statements that showed distance from the commanderinchief and the media speculating that white house officials including top economic adviser may jump ship. The president is increasingly isolated. The question what does this mean for the growth plan . Tax cuts, infrastructure, what gets done when the allies walk away from it. Varney company is about to begin. Train to reflect to be down at the opening bell. That is a change. First time this week when the opening bell rings and 20 minute time the market will go down. Maybe the rumors are surging house something to do with this downsizing movement. We do have a big drop for the stock price of walmart. This is a dow stock helping push the overall average down. Sales up, Online Business way to. Looking forward it seems under profit margin and downs dr. Gross. The parent of the tory secret of bath and body works forecast weaker profits. Another retailer heading south. Th