Than 8100000 cases with nearly 220000 deaths the dire american figures have prompted its neighbor to the north to keep its border shut to u. S. Citizens canadas minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness tweeted we are extending nonessential travel restrictions with the United States until november 21st 2020 our decision will continue to be based on the best Public Health advice available to keep canadian safe canada is also seeing a rise in cases as the 2nd wave of covert 1000. 00 takes hold on that country with over 200000 confirmed it actions had nearly 10000. 00 deaths in total the country has been rather successful in fighting the virus but its not taking any chances new rules are kicking in of this week in regions of concern the countrys most populous province of ontario is ordering the closure of gyms and movie theaters a ban on Indoor Dining in restaurants and bars and restrictions of 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors at public gatherings parts of europe are fo
Linked to a deadly disease. And dancing with the players. Pro footballs top athletes get creative. Hes burping the baby. The must see end zone parties shaking up the nfl. Theyve got some moves. We got to up her good morning game. Next time well have a dance. Electric slide. A good monday morning to you all. Sorry we dont have a dance for you but we have stories including one starting with congress returning from the thanksgiving break with some Sexual Misconduct allegations. Senator al franken says hes going back to work today feeling embarrassed but determined to regain the Publics Trust and he says that he can still be a champion for women. In the meantime, michigan congressman john conyers is stepping away from his key role on the House Judiciary Committee as he faces harassment claims. Senator roy moore got another boost from the president and Kenneth Moton has all the details. Reporter good morning. Yes, theres a lot happening in washington. Tax reform, a looming Government Shutdo
Stepping away from his key role on the House Judiciary Committee. Reporter tax reform. A looming government shutdown. All of it happening under a cloud of Sexual Misconduct allegations. This morning President Trump is back in washington and focused on tax reform. But he didnt answer questions about whether he plans to campaign for roy moore. The alabama gop Senate Candidate accused of Sexual Misconduct with minors. Well, he denies it. Look, he denies it. If youre talking about he said 40 years ago this did not happen, so, you know reporter trump tweeted support for moore over the weekend and blasted his opponent democrat doug jones. The last thing we need in alabama and the u. S. Senate is a Schumer Pelosi puppet who is weak on crime, weak on the border. Jones would be a disaster. It is pretty clear to me that the best thing that roy moore could do for the country is to move on. Reporter more than 20 republican senators are calling for moore to quit the race. Capitol hill is still reel
Law enforcement is around as Holiday Weekend begins. And one fourth of July Celebration overseas has already been canceled over fears of an isis inspired attack. Abcs Elizabeth Hur is tracking the latest. Good morning elizabeth. Reporter good morning to you. You know Authorities Say every day officers are told to be aware of their surroundings but this Holiday Weekend theyve actually been warned to be extra alert with large crowds out celebrating, sadly attracting possible attackers. From los angeles to philadelphia boston and atlanta, police this morning fully deployed in new york city, the stateoftheart command center is activated with heavily armed units on street the water and the skies. On the Washington Mall preparations also under way for every emergency. And this massive response at the Washington Navy yard police say is proof they are ready for anything. Reports of an active shooter yesterday turned out to be a false alarm but the scare comes as warnings are issued for the pot
Well, good morning to you. Im reena ninan. And im phillip mena. Lets start with that Severe Weather rolling across the middle of the nation. At least two tornadoes were reported in the chicago area late yesterday. The areas they were spotted in are very rural. No initial reports of any damage from the tornadoes. Take a look at this. The scene at Wrigley Field in chicago. A strong thunderstorm bringing the tigers cubs game to a haul. The delay lasted more than two hours before the game could start again. Several suburban chicago areas were hit hard by the storms. Its believed a Lightning Strike ignited at least one house fire. At one point nearly 15,000 customers were without power. The radar, you can see the system swirling in the midwest. Lots of rain coming from those storms plus triple digit temperatures. Accuweathers Justin Povick tracking it all. Good morning, justin. Reporter phillip and reena thanks, good morning. Another steamy start, another steamy afternoon on the way for the