Twitter as manipulated media. The outrage at this hour. Behind bars. The former Atlanta Police officer who killed Rayshard Brooks set to face a judge. The other officer on the scene speaking out and we hear from one of the witnesses who was in that wendys parking lot. His car was hit by one of the bullets. Wildfires raging in the west. That monster bushfire in arizona spreading over 115,000 acres. More evacuations under way. Ginger is tracking the latest. Firework boom . Reports of illegal fireworks soaring around the nation. Thousands of complaints pouring into police departments. What is setting off the spike . Celebrating juneteenth this friday. The holiday marking the celebration of freedom for so many, the momentum of the black lives Matter Movement now leading Big Companies and over 20 nfl teams to honor juneteenth today and the superstar stepping up calling for it to be made a National Holiday. And all the feels for fathers day. Superstar will Smith Opening up about becoming a d
Develop a coronavirus vaccine. One of the first human trials showing signs of potential. This is a promising, encouraging, first step. What the doctor leading that trial is telling us this morning. Demanding answers. Congressional leaders set to be briefed on intelligence that russia paid to have u. S. Troops killed. And from moscow, breaking news overnight, as the power play by Vladimir Putin could keep him in office for 16 more years. Back to work . Todays monthly jobs report smashing expectations. The u. S. Economy adding nearly 5 million jobs in june. The Unemployment Rate falling to 11 . With restaurants and businesses can it last . Wet wedding. A couple taking photos for their big day in california washed out to sea by a large wave. Inside the dramatic rescue straight ahead. Those stories, plus, batter up the boys of summer return to the field. Our firsthand look at what the teams are doing to bring back baseball. Today, thursday, july 2nd, 2020. Announcer from nbc news, this is
Caught on camera, the terrifying moment a bookcase falls on two children. Theyre okay, but this morning the powerful message from their mother. Plus, the surprising study revealing the car company that now ranks last in quality. And blazing the trail, meet the all women crew of this big city fire station. Good thursday morning to you, everyone. Thank you for joining us. The cdc is now predicting the u. S. Will see 150,000 deaths from the coronavirus by the middle of next month. In terms of new cases of the virus, were back to where we were in april with nearly 35,000 infections each day. The big concern right now is in arizona, texas, florida and california. Breaking overnight, weve learned that dozens of secret Service Officers and agents are now in selfquarantine after President Trumps rally saturday night in tulsa. Two of their colleagues have reportedly tested positive. The Trump Campaign did not comment overnight. Meanwhile on wall street, stocks falling overnight after the dow lo
And partisan attacks. We are now in the process of defeating the radical left. And his promise about controversial monuments. Well never allow an angry mob to tear down our statues. Act of defiance. Despite the president s warning, protesters in baltimore toppling a statue of Christopher Columbus as the crowd cheers and tossing it into the harbor. The latest statue to be torn down in major cities across america. And kanyes surprise. The singer who looked comfortable during his 2018 visit to the white house, making an announcement about his future plans, setting off his own july 4th fireworks. Good morning. President trump offering some verbal fireworks before the fireworks, and unlike his mt. Rushmore event the day before, he addressed the pandemic, blaming china. Saying that country must be held accountable. The president spoke on the white house lawn where very few people were Wearing Masks. This on a day where coronavirus cases increased in 39 states. Deaths rose in 14 states. South
Must quarantine for 14 days. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont joins us live. Trumps trouble. The president s response to the coronavirus emergency taking a toll. A new poll showing joe biden opening up with a double digit lead with four months till election day. Plea for justice. Millions demanding an independent investigation into the death of elijah mcclain, the 23yearold stopped by police and put in a chokehold while walking home from a corner store nearly a year ago. His case back in the spotlight as his family speaks out this morning. Abc news exclusive. Behind the scenes with the team controlling the predator drone used to monitor protesters in minneapolis. Why they say this may become more common and the new concerns about privacy. Crash caught on camera. The small plane bouncing off a runway and slamming down in a nearby field. The latest on the rescue this morning. And the city of lights. Paris getting its brightest light back, the eiffel tower reopening this morning and the st