We are back with breaking news from idaho. A magnitude 6. 5 earthquake just hit hours ago north of boise. There have already been several moderate aftershocks, no immediate reports of damage or injuries. It was the strongest quake to hit idaho since 1983. New york city is bringing in hundreds of out of town ambulances and paramedics to help with the coronavirus crisis. Abcs eva pilgrim is on the frontlines where First Responders are risking their lives every day as they struggle to cope with the dramatic spike in 911 calls. Reporter in queens, the epicenter of the new york city outbreak, ems workers are the infantry, and they are overwhelmed. The number of calls to new yorks 911 system skyrocketing. Every call is treated as a potential coronavirus patient. We followed them at a safe distance on several calls. This woman says her aunt is covid19 positive and has pneumonia. This is her second trip to the hospital. With 20 of the ems force out sick, the ones that can work are working near
Good wednesday morning, everyone. And we start with the sobering headline. More americans have died from the coronavirus than were killed on 9 11. More than 4,000 people have now lost their lives. Heres a map showing the states with the highest death tolls. More than 800 people died in the last 24 hours, new york is stuffering the most but you can see new jersey, michigan, louisiana and Washington State have also been hit hard followed by california and georgia. Experts say the peak of this crisis could be more than two weeks away. The white house is warning americans to brace for more than 200,000 deaths. Hospitals are desperately trying to prepare. The mayor of los angeles is once again stressing the need for more ventilators. But there is some good news. Doctors say social distancing is working even though some areas have been slow to accept it. I want every american to be prepared for the hard days that lie ahead. Reporter a grim warning from President Trump. Were going to start se
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A reported funnel cloud in appomattox has killed at least one person, and injured several others. Wdbj7s Amanda Kenney is there this morning as we wait for the latest information on wednesdays storm. Garrett, we expect to hear more at 7 00 this morning. Thats when a press conference will be held regarding the storm in appomattox. Virginia Governor Terry mcaullife has emergency. That means Public Safety agencies such as the Virginia National guard, Virginia State police, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and the Virginia Department of transportation can devote every available resource to storm response and recovery. About an hour ago we found out the Virginia National guard have sent more than 50 soldiers to help with debris clean up. Theyre being sent to essex, richmond, westmoreland, sussex and patrick counties but more counties will be added if need be. Governor mcaullife will also be here in appomatox county and waverly, virginia today the two hardest hit areas from th
In america. How a young mother is fighting to get her family off the treats. Off the streets. [ music ] good morning. Welcome to Al Jazeera America. Im stephanie sy. Today the house is said to vote an a new deal that would prevent a Government Shutdown. The bipartisan deal had the backing of House Speaker john boehner, who is lashing out at conservative groups. Erica pitzi jops us with the latest. Bipartisan is the key ward. Democrats and republicans had to compromise on the deal, undercluesing 85 billion. Both sides are not overly satisfied, the deal represents a ceasefire if it gets through congress. Praise and criticism a day after republican congressman agreed on a bipartisan budget plan to avoid a shutdown. We want to deep a quost open and get a traj ectory of savings. Thats what well do. Its absolutely outrageous that we should leave the congress and go home for the holidays when too many people, over a Million People will not get their unemployment benefit. Democrats did give up