Odonnell good evening, and thank you for joining us. Were going to begin with an explosion of covid19 nationwide tonight as the country closes in on nearly eight million total cases of the virus. The number of new infections in the u. S. Hit nearly 60,000 on wednesday. That is a single day high not seen since the summer. And with the country now racing toward what experts call a third peak in cases, tonight, the c. D. C. Says it expects the virus will kill another 23,000 americans by the first week of november. As we come on the air, 37 states are now seeing infections growing, hospitalizations and deaths are rising, too. And with falling temperatures forcing people indoors, we are told the surge will only get worse. It is a sobering assessment just 19 days before the election as President Trump and joe biden face off tonight not on the debate stage together but in dueling town halls in separate cities. Theres a lot of new reporting to get to. We have our team of correspondents standin
North carolina today, with joe biden taking questions in pennsylvania, as his momentum puts hundreds of millions into his war chest. Plus, Kamala Harris off the campaign trail, after a member of her staff tests positive for covid. The economic toll. A stunning new number nearly eight million americans plunge into poverty as food lines become life lines. Id always been taught that if i worked hard, then id be able to take care of my family. And now thats not true. Odonnell counting your vote. More than 10,000 mailin ballots in limbo in North Carolina. The confusion tonight over ballot rules and concerns of voter suppression. And, teenager therapy. We know were hitting real issues and real emotions. Odonnell how four High School Seniors became podcast superstars, catching the attention of some royal listeners. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening to our viewers in the west and thank you for joining us. Were going to b