Good morning, im phillip mena. And im cori coffman. The death toll reaches a grim milestone as clashes over testing begins it hr first confirmed case of coronavirus. And now more than 755,000 people are infected with the virus. Over 40,000 americans have died from covid19. At the epicenter in the empire state Governor Andrew Cuomo is launching aggressive testing for antibodies this week and says new york has passed the high point of infection recording its lowest daily death toll in two weeks. Heres a bright spot a patient getting a standing ovation as he leaves north Shore University hospital on long island the 46yearold was their 1,000th discharged coronavirus patient. Can you see there doctors and nurses cheering him on. New yorks finest are showing solidarity for those who lost their lives to coronavirus by wearing black bands across their shields. So far 28 uniformed and civilian members of the nypd have died from covid19. Starting today, walmart employees will be required to wear
The governor of california recommends the elderly should take shelter in their homes. New york city closes its schools. Many states close bars and restaurants. Hourly workers, in dire straits. The economy is grinding to a halt and we dont know how long this massive disruption will last. All right. Heres the financial reaction. This monday morning, stock futures are limit down and when we open an even bigger drop is expected. That may mean a trading halt. Travel and leisure stocks again beaten down. Airline stocks, decimated. Last night, the fed took emergency action, cutting rates to the lowest level since 2008 and pumping 700 billion into the Financial System. Were waiting for a rescue package from congress. Were waiting to see if the administration will put money directly into the hands of affected workers, helicopter money, for example, and into desperate industries. A kind of modern bailout. So whats next . We will find out in 90 minutes. At 10 30 eastern, Vice President pence hold
Church shooting hero. The quickthinking worshiper who stopped the texas gunman in just six seconds now speaking out. I dont feel like im a hero. I was doing what i needed to do to protect the people of the congregation. As families gather to honor the victims overnight. Desperate search. The new reward for the missing 29yearold who disappeared from a bar in alabama with two unknown men, texting a friend she was in trouble. What police are now saying. Box office blockbusters. The biggest movies of the decade from black panther to bridesmaids ready to party. And how theyre changing movies in the new year. Fireball and were roaring into 2020. The celebrations beginning all around the world right now and the Massive Party about to kick off in times square. Were at the center of it all with behindthescenes secrets this morning. Fireball i saw, i came, i conquered and good morning, america. Great to have you with us on this final day of 2019, the final day of the decade, right . Yep. Its alr
Massive flight disruptions on what is expected to be the busiest air travel day of the year. Looming deadline. Impeachment hearings moving forward. The House Judiciary Committee asking President Trump if his attorneys will participate. How long he has to decide. Caught on camera. Officers bodyslam, the shocking move during arrest. What Authorities Say led up to it and what the mans family is says this morning. Shopping frenzy. Bargain hunters on a mission. A tugofwar over tvs as shoppers scramble for the best buys. Becky worley right here with us this morning with the perfect game plan for you to score the hottest deals. Good morning, america. Thanks for being with us on this saturday. We begin with new details this morning on a pair of stabbing attacks in europe. In the uk police ing the suspect who killed two people on London Bridge as a convicted terrorist released from prison just last year. That man was wearing a fake explosive vest and was killed by police. Investigators say they
A watch for one minute thats donald trump dismissing the impeachment hearings as he meets his turkish counterpart for the 1st time since turkeys military operation in syria also in the news the Palestinian Group Islamic Jihad off its terms of a cease fire has as ready as strikes killed dozens in gaza and a new ball of vaccine is all set to roll out but some congolese are worried if it will actually work. Hello everyone a top diplomats given evidence of how the u. S. President put pressure on ukraine to investigate his political rival Joe Biden William Taylor was one of 2 foreign offices to appear for hours at the 1st televised hearing at the heart of the impeachment inquiry into donald trump we saw our coverage with this report from hydro castro in washington the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you god William Taylor and george kent took the stand. Gather at the 1st public hearing in the impeachment inquiry career foreign officers called by democrats to tell a compelling