Or broadcasting live direct from our studios in moscow this is R T International im sean thomas glad to have you with us on this election day in the United States in fact polls have already closed in 2 states that would be indiana and kentucky will be with you through the night in Archie America but right now lets talk about whats happening ballots are being cast across the u. S. In arguably the most diverse of divisive president ial battle in the countrys modern history it is the most expensive election of all time and is happening in the midst of a pandemic that has claimed almost a quarter of a 1000000 american lives and these are the latest pictures from polling stations in 2 of the key swing states wisconsin and North Carolina 4 years ago donald trump won both and taking wisconsin was considered a Tipping Point for the president giving him a crucial lead in the Electoral College count but things could be very different this time around with. The polls pointing to narrow victories
Class fears of a humanitarian disaster after a powerful Tropical Storm smashes into Central America. Well an undecided selection nation still on edge democratic challenger joe biden though is moving further ahead of President Donald Trump in the battleground States Joe Biden has spoken in an address to the nation saying that he is convinced he will win the race now hes ahead in pennsylvania nevada and in georgia so far by then is projected to have one around 264 Electoral College votes trump meanwhile has 214 magic number of course is 207 sable biden needs to win in only one of those yellow undecided states to get over the line and become president of the United States has this report now from los angeles. Joe biden took the stage looking weary but full of confidence we dont have a final declaration. Of victory yet but the numbers tell us its clear to us a clear and convincing story were going to win this race. By now leads donald trump in pennsylvania by a significant margin and a nar
Tanzania as president ial and parliamentary elections but opposition parties say the vote has already been corrupted by manipulation and violence and exclaim and countered flame is fighting flares again over nagornokarabakh times or by zhang accuses armenia of killing at least 21 people well get an update from our correspondent on the ground. Im brant goff to our viewers watching on p. B. S. In the United States and to all of you around the world welcome another lock down is coming to germany at least partially today german chancellor Angela Merkel announced a limited National Lockdown for most of the month of november the goal is to stop an out of control riots. Corona virus infections Bars Restaurants Hotels and cinemas will close next monday but schools and shops will stay open the government is earmarking up to 10000000000 euros in Financial Support to help businesses that will be hit by this 2nd shutdown the deserted streets of the spring are about to become all too familiar again
Smollett haynes. And im frank somerville. We julie. And im frank umpire is. Soms frank somerville. Classes will be empty, defraud of the usual travel on the first day of school. There is currently no formal plan in place regarding what the day will look like for students and teachers. One teacher said its like being asked to play the super bowl with no game plan. Teacher and students share that anxiety about the unknown. Im definitely nervous and dont know what to expect. It could either go well, or really bad, think. It has been pretty stressful. I mean, its very hard to know how the year is going to look. Reporter students will be behind screens from home as the district kicks off what is being called the strong start program, but one middle School Teacher said theyll have only 30 minutes of instruction dale the first week with the future being unknown. The teachers and School District district are trying to line out myriad issues. Two sticking points, the unions desire to have subst
Consumer statement is breaking right now. Let us get the details with mike mckee. Little bit better news. Consumer sentiment is up a little bit from last month. The preliminary michigan numbers come in at 72. 8. There was an expectation that it would slip given everything that has been going on. We have seen an increase in expectations and the current level. Is 80 2882. 5 and that 82. 8 and better than what was expected. Level rises, and it had sharply declined last month but people are feeling better about the economy right now. Sales . Hat about retail we are still spending a lot in certain areas especially on ecommerce. Guy nice shoes. Alix thank you, i am glad somebody notices. Compared to last month it does not look as good. Mike the numbers did not come in as expected, but the trend is dead, a slowing during the month of july of 1. 2 after an eight point 4 rise the month before. 1. 9 down,mber at the retail control group, 1. 4 after. If you look at the june numbers, and retail sa