Proceedings. This is being live on the website. I would prefer to hold this in person, but because of the threat posed by covid19 remains serious and widespread, we are proceeding remotely to ensure the safety of our witnesses, staff and public. Today is the 19th anniversary of the september 11 terrorist attacks, in which nearly 3000 people perished, thousands more were wounded, and our nation awakened to the threat of international terrorism. Of National Unity and sense shared purpose in the aftermath of that tragic day has sadly stated. Faded. Nothing is more important in this committee than ensuring we avoid another deadly terrorist attack on american soil. Today is an opportunity to recognize the heroism and sacrifice of our Intelligence Community professionals who toil in the shadows and receive little or no recognition. It is through their selfless efforts we have prevented further attacks our homeland, and we have hunted down and brought to justice the masterminds of those heino
A new era in commercial space travel. And the refugees and migrants bringing a new and personal touch to exhibitions of artifacts in u. S. Museum. People around the world are facing heavy new coronavirus rules and restrictions governments are trying to stamp out rising infection rates while avoiding the full economic shutdowns they imposed earlier this year a global tally from Johns Hopkins University Shows the number of cases hitting 18000010600000 have recovered and about 690000 people have died on kong believes its dealing with a 3rd wave of Health Workers from Mainland China have been sent in there to help however as difficult pollen reports their arrival is also provoking concern and suspicion. Hundreds of beds ready for patients a hole next to the International Airport once used for exhibitions and conventions now converted to a hospital hong kong is facing its 3rd and worst wave of corona virus with daily new infections in the triple digits the government says hospitals are reac
Result of arson fires. And coronavirus takes out the countrys Oldest Department store chain. Liquidation sale signs could be seen on lord taylor locations yesterday. The nearly 200yearold Company Announcing its declared bankruptcy. Those are some of our top stories on this monday, august 3rd. Thank you for joining us. Hope you had a good weekend. Lots of news to get to. Were beginning this half hour with the possible hurricane heading for landfall in North Carolina. Residents and President Trump has already approved a disaster declaration for parts of the state. Isaias is a Strong Tropical Storm and heading northnorthwest. Before its done it will bring as much as six inches of rain to North Carolina. Reporter josh chapin is there. Reporter beachgoers raving about the weekends weather even as a storm threatens this beach town again. For Tropical Storms, we have to look at the totality of impacts. Reporter New Hanover County Emergency Management is not yet calling for evacuations. For ea
A u. S. Wildfire burning in Southern California threatens thousands of people and homes east of los angeles its. Lashed out. Also ahead to the end of an Historic Mission for 2 nasa astronauts heralding a new era in commercial space travel. People around the world are facing heavy new coronavirus rules and restrictions governments are trying to stamp out rising infection rates while avoiding the full economic shutdowns they imposed earlier this year a global tally by Johns Hopkins University Shows the number of cases edging towards 18000010600000 have recovered about 690000 people have died hong kong believes is dealing with a socalled 3rd wave and Health Workers from Mainland China have been sent in there to help but now explains their arrival is also provoking concern and suspicion. Hundreds of beds ready for patients a hole next to the International Airport once used for exhibitions and conventions now converted to a hospital hong kong is facing its 3rd and worst wave of corona virus
Zone korea says its Cutting Communications with the sun. And look at how despite being in the new coronavirus every said every human has managed to keep the other 19 at bay. Thousands of mourners have braved long lines intense heat and the pen demick to pay their respects to george floyd in houston thats the city where he grew up he was killed just over 2 weeks ago when a Police Officer knelt on his neck John Hendrick reports from houston. George floyds final journey brought him to his childhood home tell this is my way of speaking out just by being present i would like to know how on a screen to the top of my loans because i know so many black and i can speak for every black man but for every one that i know know someone that has a friend a Family Member or a relative someone that died from Police Brutality and you need to stop at fountain of praise church mourners paid their respects to the open casket inside some who knew him others inspired by the National Movement his death repres