Arraignment this week. Shes facing charges of allegedly luring young girls for sex. In pit lane, eight cars crashed as they came in to fuel up during nascars brickyard race. One crew member suffered a leg injury. The race was delayed about 10 minutes. Those are some of our top stories on this monday, july 6th. We do say good morning on this day after the Holiday Weekend. We do begin this half hour with the growing struggle to curb the coronavirus spreading across the country at an alarming rate. As infections surge from coast to coast, large crowds turned out to celebrate the fourth of july weekend with many people failing to wear a mask or keep their distance. And there are new figures on just how much people of color are disproportionately impacted by the virus. The New York Times reports that black and latino americans are three times more likely to be infected than their white counterparts, and nearly twice as likely to die. Abcs alex presha has more. Reporter as several states are
And partisan attacks. We are now in the process of defeating the radical left. And his promise about controversial monuments. Well never allow an angry mob to tear down our statues. Act of defiance. Despite the president s warning, protesters in baltimore toppling a statue of Christopher Columbus as the crowd cheers and tossing it into the harbor. The latest statue to be torn down in major cities across america. And kanyes surprise. The singer who looked comfortable during his 2018 visit to the white house, making an announcement about his future plans, setting off his own july 4th fireworks. Good morning. President trump offering some verbal fireworks before the fireworks, and unlike his mt. Rushmore event the day before, he addressed the pandemic, blaming china. Saying that country must be held accountable. The president spoke on the white house lawn where very few people were Wearing Masks. This on a day where coronavirus cases increased in 39 states. Deaths rose in 14 states. South
Dire warning. If you think we have it under control we dont. Dr. Anthony fauci with stark testimony if States Reopen too soon and the potential economic consequences of a second wave. There is a real risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control. The nations top Infectious Disease expert also raises the alarm about kids and coronavirus as schools debate whether and when to reopen. At least 13 states now reporting cases of that rare inflammatory syndrome linked to covid19. The key to reopening. A reality check on testing. There is a lot of misinformation and misinterpretation and thats a diabolical combination. City md mistakenly telling 15,000 patients their Antibody Test results meant they had immunity. Supermarket sticker shock. The biggest onemonth price jump for your groceries in almost 50 years. What is behind t this morning the expert tips on how you can still save money. Dada is awake. Yay and the road to recovery. First on gma, broadway star nick co
Good monday morning, everyone. We had a big night on abc. The finale of American Idol, one that we have never seen before. We had amazing performances, and we had a surprise winner, i think. Actually, i really havent been following it. It seems like people were surprised. Tell me more. I did watch the final minutes. I like to watch the final, the final final of a final. Right. I watched those final minutes and people seemed really surprised, i dont know. She sounded amazing. I believe it was elon musk, dont quote me on this one, he says theres a 1 in 1 billion chance we are living in augmented reality. Oh, goodness. Do you think we are . Are we here . Is this real . Oh yes. You know what, we dont have time for that discussion right now because there are a lot of things i would do if we were living in some augmented reality. Lets get to the latest developments in this pandemic. The country is closing in on another staggering milestone with the death toll expected to hit 90,000 today. Th
To move even faster. Liz kreutz is live to break down what we learned today. Liz . Hi, ama, thats right. A lot of the bay area counties seem to be splitting off a little bit from each other when it comes to these gradual steps to reopening. We learned that big news from San Francisco today and san mateo moving into phase 2. Here is what we know about all the counties in the bay area. When it comes to reopening the bay area, its baby steps forward. I am excited to announce some good news for a change. San Francisco Mayor london breed today announced that the city will formally enter phase 2 on monday and allow for all street side businesses to open for delivery and Curbside Pickup and for manufacturing and warehouses to reopen with modifications. Last week we made an announcement that it would only be a certain limited number of stores and locations. And now weve expanded that. Breed says that means 95 of businesses in San Francisco will be able to reopen, even if it is just partially.