Dron after the couleers tod corehey e concerned about a spike in infections if states loosen restrictions too quickly. Today, we learned cases are spiking in about half of the country, even as more states move to reopen beaches and businesses. As we come on the air tonight, nearly 84,000 people have died from covid19 in the u. S. And confirmed cases nationwide are moving close to 1. 4 million. Tonight, theres also a stark new warning from the head of the Federal Reserve. Jerome powell, the countrys central banker, says the u. S. Economy could face lasting damage if congress doesnt pass additional stimulus. Theres a lot to get to tonight, and our team of correspondents is covering it all. Cbs paula reid leads off our coverage from the white house. Paula. Reporter margaret, chairman powell autopsy said that the speed and the scope of the down turn is without modern precedent, and significantly worse than any recession since world war ii. And President Trump continues to push to get ameri
Development program. Why dr. Rick bright says the pandemicwh he calls the darkest winter in modern history . Lasting damage the head of the Federal Reserve sounds the alarm, his warning about what could happen to americas economy if lawmakers dont do more. Safety in the skies with passengers and profits vanishing. New moves tonight by the countrys major airlines. How they plan to convince people to fly again. And, finding a friend when youre all alone. Why so many of us are getting pets to help us through the pandemic. This is the cbs evening news with norah odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Brennan good evening, and thanks so much for joining us. Norahs on assignment. Im Margaret Brennan. Wre going to begin tonight atct diseexpert of playing all sides of the equation about reopening the economy. President trumps rare rebuke of dr. Anthony fauci comes after the countrys Top Public Health leaders told congress they are concerned about a spike in infections if states loosen r
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Announcer this is the cbs overnight news. Welcome to the overnight news. Im elaine quijano. After weeks of sitting on the fence, former new york city mayor Michael Bloomberg has made it official. Hes running for the democratic nomination for president. Bloomberg is the 11th richest person in the world with a net worth of more than 50 billion. The 77yearold media mogul joins 17 other democrats all hoping to take on President Trump. Here is dev dorsey. Jobs creator, leader, problem solver. Reporter billionaire Michael Bloomberg launched his president ial campaign with this minutelong ad, part of a 34 million media blitz as he looks ens in nempshire and instead to march super tuesday states like virginia and california using his campaign to target another billionaire. Now he is taking on him to rebuild the country and restore faith in the dream that defines us, where the wealthy will pay more in taxes and the middle class get their fair share. Reporter earlier this month President Trump d
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