meanwhile, the head of the cdc is pleading with americans to continue wearing masks, physical distancing and other precautions to avoid another covid-19 surge as more states open up. the cdc says that one in five americans has now had at least one covid vaccine dose. we re also following new developments here in washington in the capitol siege. two men have now been arrested and charged for assaulting police officer brian sicknick who later died. the men are accused of working together to spray police including sicknick with a toxic chemical spray. let s begin over at the white house right now, our chief white house correspondent kaitlan collins is joining us. the president wants the americans to know that the covid relief package is much more than direct stimulus checks. update our viewers. reporter: yeah, wolf, he does. that might be the most tangible given it was put directly in americans bank accounts over the weekend, but the white house is saying there s a lot more h
Did they request a government plane for their honeymoon overseas . Good evening and its great to have you with us here on a wednesday night. And we begin with that horrific headline that emerged today, several days now after Hurricane Irma hit florida. Eight residents of a florida nursing home have died. The center evacuated this morning after an emergency call. Three people had been found dead inside. The home using generators no air conditioning in that sweltering heat. Everyone else then taken to the hospital today, which was right across the street. Several others passing away there. Their aging ranging from 71 to 99. Of course, the question tonight, how did this happen . And heres abcs chief National Correspondent tom llamas on the scene in florida tonight. Reporter from the air, a cruel scene. Senior citizens still in their beds, rushed to safety. Doctors and nurses surrounding them. A life and death situation at this nursing home, the Rehabilitation Center at hollywood hills. Th
Berks croft way. Reporter theres still strong opposition to visit even though the conservative t. V. Writer himself is a target because of of his jewish heritage. If you go to the event you should walk out as soon as he speak and come out and speak against the rise of fascism. Its interesting they began to compel to protest ben schapiro. They called him a fascist, a jewish, New York Times best selling author a fascist. Reporter uc Officials Say the required contracts and security arrangements for that event have yet to be finalized. In berkeley, laura anthony, abc 7 news. A newly released poll released by berkeley finds mixed views. 40 of californias poll say weve gone too far and allowing White Nationalist groups to hold public case but 43 says the right to non strait should not be restricted. Today Supervisors Committee and past allegelation that will require rental company to hide signage such as bar codes on their care cars, vick live with the story. Reporter this piece of legislat
A suspect with what appeared to be a gun and knife. And the missing teacher, four months pregnant, found dead. The boyfriend crying, holding her mothers hand. What he did not know was that mother knew police were after him. Good evening and its great to have you with us here on a thursday night. And we begin with that breaking news. Japanese television reporting another Missile Launch from north korea. Japanese television reporting the missile has passed over japanese air space. Several Population Centers have now been warned. This launch is yet another provocative move on the part of north korea. And Abcs David Kerley is following late developments in washington tonight. Reporter good evening, david. According to nhk, the japanese broadcaster, this missile passed over the northern part of the country at 7 06 a. M. No word on what type of missile this may have been. The North Koreans did fire two icbm missiles back in august, and there has been a flurry of activity from that country in
Almost as many demonstrators as police officers. The bank down the street is boarding up its atms and heavy barricades blocking a major street and entrance to straul plaza. Close to what we spent last year in advance of ann coulters planned visit, about 600,000. Reporter this time uc police may not stand down like they did when masked protesters shut down yap opulus event, set a fire and the hall. Be different this time. Worked with county partners and Law Enforcement throughout the state to help us shore up resources for today. And were thinking outside the box. Reporter numerous messages for arrival on campus. Including this sign inside the student union, near the building where he will speak tonight. Event cosponsored by the College Republicans and d. C. Based young americas foundation. Does lectures with ben shapiro and other conservatives in the country and this is the strongest security presence weve even. Reporter live here in front of sprol plaza where theyre starting to let pe