New warning from the nations top Infectious Disease expert. Tonight, dr. Anthony fauci says the next few weeks are critical to tamp down what he calls a disturbing coronavirus surge and that with cases rising in 26 states, hes worried the death toll could soon spike, too. Fauci says thats due in part to some places reopening too quickly, and because young people are throwing caution to the wind. Hes urging everyone to wear masks and avoid crowds. Texas and california has set stung new singleday records for new infections, and hospitals in arizona, where the president is campaigning tonight, are filling up with patieas w on e air toni, the coronavirus has killed more than 121 thou nationwide and more than 2. 3 Million People have been infected in the u. S. Theres also some breaking news tonight from the f. B. I. Investigators now say theres no evidence that a crime was committed after a noose was found in the garage of nascars bubba wallace. Drivers at talladega speedway rally around th
Political pressure new allegations from the top prosecutor in the roger stone case. Were Justice Department attorneys forced to go easy on stone because of his relationship with the president d new book comes out, the former National Security advisor opens up. What john bolton tells us about the president s request for re election help from china, and what could happen if he loses in november. The real issue, i think, is, is there some chance he would refuse to leave . Odonnell bill cosby Court Decision the stunning ruling tonight in the disgraced comedians Sexual Assault case. Could the former star be released from prison . And we call it painting it forward, tonight, the doctors picking up paint brushes to help lift spirits. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening to our viewers in the west. Thank you for joining us. Were going to begin with a dire new warning from the nations top Infectious Disease expert. Tonight,
You can save by using a fan to cool off. Given that we are still in the unplugging and turning off devices when not in use. Pandemic. Before we talk about baseball, i or closing your shades during the day. Want to talk about major league soccer, football, because the stay well and keep it golden. Earthquake and san jose are headed for that mls is back tournament. Theyre headed to play at the Disney Resort in orlando. Players will be tested for covid19 and there will be no fans in attendance there. However, you can watch on the partner networks. The earthquakes schedule is coming out. We expect it will be abbreviated. To the mlb, the deal Baseball Players and team owners finally agreed to means 60 games, about a third of the usual season, mostly within the division, no fans allowed there either. Because of covid spikes, teams will practice at home. They wont be headed to spring training. The league reserves to move teams to a different city if the coronavirus risk becomes too high. The
Responsible. Mixed messages. Vice president pence optimistic. We have made truly remarkable progress. Meanwhile, Anthony Fauci urges us to stay the course. The new numbers on the president s Approval Rating in the midst of this pandemic. Nfl player speaking out. Colts linebacker Darius Leonard claiming he was the victim of discrimination after his group was asked to leave a chipotle restaurant. He joins us live this morning. And summer severe storms strike. At least 58 million Americans Still at risk for dangerous storms this weekend. A reported tornado touching down in florida. Giant hail piling up in colorado. Heavy rain and strong winds whipping through chicago. Our weather team tracking it all. Good morning, and lets get right to our top story. As the daily number of confirmed Coronavirus Infections in america surges to an alltime high of more than 45,000, two of the largest states, texas and florida, are reversing course and reinstating restrictions as critics say those states may
It has been a rough night to say the least for residents of brooklyn, new york, with thunderstorms uprooting trees. They crashed into backyards and onto garages, parked cars, and even a city bus. The new york city borough also got hit with hail during that severe thunderstorm. We turn now to the coronavirus pandemic forcing colleges to shift their admissions priorities. They are turning away from test scores to how students have been caring for themselves and others during this crisis. Heres abcs rachel scott. Reporter College Admission deans from across the country accounting for the massive shift in the Student Experience during the pandemic. How are you contributing to solving the needs of others during this crisis . Reporter releasing a new statement telling students and parents what they now value during the admissions process. Its a different landscape out there, its a different terrain that admissions offices are looking at. Reporter through the making caring common project at h