For the variant in his state here in the United States more than 3300 people died due to the virus, including republican congressm congressman, he leaves behind a wife and two young children. At the same time the uk has just approved the astrazeneca vaccine for using in that country. Some are calling it a game changer because its cheaper and easier to store and distribute. And back home were expecting to hear from nancy pelosi in about 45 minutes or now, as the battle rages on about the direct payments to americans struggling in the middle of the pandemic. Well bring you her comments as soon as they happen. We have to start with Richard Engel live in london for you. Lets talk about this game changer as its being described. What do we know about the approval of the astrazeneca vaccine. Reporter so far it only means it will be distributed starting monday here in the uk. But british officials are very excited about it. They think it will allow them to dramatically increase their vaccinati
Maralago. Vanishing vaccine. The governors of several states now accusing the Trump Administration of misleading them about available doses. Less than 4 of americans receiving their d e or theacne more urgent than ever. That highly contagious uk variant spreading to at least 19 states as the country nears 400,000 lives lost. Deadly encounter. The family of a texas man speaking out after watching their loved one shot and killed by police. They had called for help because he was in need of Mental Health assistance, so why did he end up dead . Danger on the highway, blizzard conditions causing this box truck to lose control. The close call. Wheratm is n hein and field of dreams. The former college pitcher, the book that reignited the fire, and the social media pitch that just changed his life. And good evening. Thanks for joining us on this saturday. Im tom llamas. We begin tonight with the nation on high alert. Four days till the inauguration of joe biden and the hope of a peaceful trans
Today at six. The new Coronavirus Vaccine, who will get it first and when. Once the trial vaccine is given the green light, the nhs is ready to roll it out, the elderly first, but it will be mammoth task. The logistics are complex, the uncertainties are real and the scale of the job is vast. Rich countries like the uk have already got their vaccine orders in. What happens to the rest of the world . Also tonight. The fas boss talks his way into a race row. Greg clarke resigns after an angry reaction to the way he described black and asian people. A hard hitting report on child abuse and the Catholic Church. It says Cardinal Nichols cared more about the churchs reputation than the survivors. No a levels or gcse exams for welsh teenagers next year. Their results will be based on teacher assessments. And coming up on bbc news. From birmingham, to Borussia Dortmund and now england. Howjude bellinghams become the latest player to benefit from a switch to german football. Good evening and wel
This is bbc news these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. If you get positive covid, you aint leaving you need to book a covid test before you leave or they wont let you leave. Lorry drivers are told they can travel again, if they test negative for coronavirus thats after france lifted a ban imposed over covid fears. But this morning, tempers flare as drivers, many of whom spent a third night in their vehicles, clash with police in dover. More parts of england could be moved up to the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions tier 4 possibly as early as boxing day. We want to hear your thoughts on the latest lockdown plans and the possibility of more restrictions. Do you support them . What effect will they have on you . Do get in touch with me on twitter annita mcveigh
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Good morning from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, im ali velshi and here is whats happening on your saturday. Days after the senate delivered the president a victory with the akwidcquittal of abuse of power charges, trump is out for revenge against his adversaries and showing republicans that there will be a heavy price to pay for disloyalty. Two star witnesses who testified during the impeachment inquiry have been purged from their positions. Lieutenant colonel Alexander Vindman was escorted out of the white house on friday evening. Gordon sondland has been fired from his position and that was the fear all along, that there would be consequences for telling the truth. Something that vindman himself was aware of when he testified before congress. You made the right decision 40 years ago to leave the soviet union, come here to the United States of america in search of a better life for our family. Do not worry. I will be fine for telling the truth. Democrats say the payback goe