This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening, and thank you for joining us. We are going to begin with breaking news tonight. America is now in covid hell. In just 24 hours, the u. S. Has broken every record set since the pandemic began 10 months ago with more new infections, hospitalizations, and deaths in a single day than ever. So Many Americans are now being killed by the virus, four people have died just since this broadcast began. Thats a rate of one life lost every 30 seconds. As we come on the air tonight, more than 100,000 people are now in the hospital with coronavirus, pushing the countrys Healthcare System to the brink. Californias governor says i. C. U. Beds are filling up so fast there, he may soon have to shut down much of his state, ordering people to stay at home to try to stop the virus from spreading any faster. Now, tonight, president elect joe biden says hes going to ask all americans to wear a mask for
Valerie paleo of the New York Historical society talk about artifacts featured in their joint publication, the civil war in 50 objects. In this program, they discuss objects related to soldiers, uniforms, and accoutrements. This conversation took place online at the New York Historical society provided the video. So now, civil war fashion. This series has been investigating the power of objects to be emblematic of historical events and to help us understand the passed as a historian, i work alongside these treasures every day. Its my great privilege to use them in exhibitions, as well. But harold, lets talk to the audience about what the inspiration for our program is, the civil war in 50 objects. How can only 50 objects still such a sweeping story . As the cover shows, weve managed to marry media, message, tactile objects, images, but probably as you describe this is fashion, i will get you for that one. The hardest thing is to preserve, and you know better than most, textiles. The ob
Hospital . Thats the beauty of doing an exercise and doing the exercise with our partners Like Public Health because we can see really take a look at what the issues are. And what we need to address when something really happens. Reporter so this is the main do dormtory, and these are volunteers that are acting out scenarios. Today, these two volunteers are role playing. How to manage someone who doesnt believe in Wearing Masks or thinks the coronavirus is a hoax. Really tried to address, you know, well, not telling me that im wrong, just addressing concerns for everyone else in the building and trying to get me to cooperate as a good citizen. Reporter all to makee alrea running from a natural disaster. Lets look at the date estimate numbers. 56 new cases confirmed in santa clara county, and they now have over 3800 cases. Another 53 cases confirmed in contra costa county, and now, they have 2500. And Alameda County is a hot spot, with over 5,300 cases. As case numbers continue to climb
Also. Its like living in hell. Another dig at the bay area, president trumps comments this teeng that has a local mayor firing back. But first, still reopening and still spreading. The concerns being raised amid the bay area county being closely watched. Cases are rising and so is the anxiety and for the First Time Since the pandemic began, ma rinne county is in an uncomfortable spotlight. The state says the virus is rapidly spreading in marin county in part because of an outbreak at san quinten. Nbc bay areas jeanel has the latest from san ra fell. Reporter diners took over a street in san rafael tonight. I think its great. Reporter they set up tables under a dining under the lights event hoping to entice people back out to eat after the shelter at home. When we used to go, it was super slow. Reporter the event comes as coronavirus cases are on the rise statewide. A new state tool monitoring trends says that marin county the spread of covid19 is likely increasing rapidly. Meg gamble i
That nice, not to have talking heads tell you how to interpret what is going on. Thank you for being here tonight. Speaker is mr. Marc leepson. He was a letter for the congressional quarterly, but he is now a freelance rider. He has a bachelors degree and a masters degree from George Washington university. His many books include sitting monticello, published by Simon Schuster in 2001, flag an 2005,an biography, storyrate engagement the of the battle of the monopoly in 2007. Lafayette idealist general, what so proudly we hailed francis got key, a life published by mcmillan in 2011, and the battle of the green beret, about 50 of the Army Staff Sergeant barry sadler published in 2017. Will ber, marc releasing a volume on the history of one of our beloved an important Historic Properties within our heritage area. Today the home is called homeland. Forward to be rich history and the stories associated with that wonderful property. Marcs articles have appeared in many publications including