Dangerous new phase. The World Health Organizations dire warning as coronavirus cases soar in the u. S. , 12 states hitting record highs. Preparations for a possible second wave under way in the white house. Florida closing in on 100,000 cases. New concerns it could be the next epicenter. The surge putting the return of sports at risk. Major League Baseball once again shutting down facilities, and comedian d. L. Hughley recovers from this frightening incident in nashville, collapsing on stage and testing positive for the virus. Investigation under way. A noose found hanging in the garage of nascar driver Bubba Wallace, the leagues sole fulltime black driver who fought to have Confederate Flags banned from saying he will not back down. And the 2020 virtual espys packing a powerful punch. We need a change, and we need it now. One of sports biggest nights kicking off with a call to action for all athletes. Sports give us hope. Sports make us feel. Sports bring us together. Highlighting in
Planning to take him on tonight. Cruise ship chaos. Dozens of new cases of coronavirus confirmed on the diamond princess just as passengers are finally released. And now another american who was evacuated from that boat testing positive for the virus back here in the u. S. As the death toll from the outbreak tops 2,000. Breaking overnight, a major update after this horrifying daytona 500 crash. What were now learning about driver ryan newmans condition. Royal rejection . The queen on the verge of a major decision that could cost prince harry and duchess meghan their royal brand and possibly millions. And extraordinary earth. This morning the launch of our new series. Come with us as we explore 20 incredible places in 2020 that will change the way you think about our planet. Ginger is right there getting ready to take us into one of the words most beautiful natural wonders. Wow, that is impressive. And reveal an Important Message coming from halfway around the world. Gma is live from af
Little ar r. The fall tv season is about to begin. Were going to start with Jennifer Aniston and reeseey st. It is a dramatic new series ripped straight from the headlines. Cue her. I love doing what you do. Yeah . Yes. It was really fun. How about ripped from real life drama. Good morning. I am bringing you some sad and upsetting news. This is a sad morning here at today and nbc news. And while i dont know the details of the allegations shes throwing me under the bus. Mitch kessler, my cohost and partner of 15 years was fired today. Pat, he is my dear, dear friend and my partner. We have decided to terminate his employment. Its steve core rels first tv role since the office and first for anistons friends. Now shes after something else. I dont want your job. Oh, fine. [ bleep ]. Very surprising. And jen is wonderful. Your words spoke to america. The characters is the head book of talent. So its kind of fun. Your show sucks. Its barely news. Thank you. Thank you. I play the producer of
Little ar r. The fall tv season is about to begin. Were going to start with Jennifer Aniston and reese witherspoon. They start in the morning show. It is a dramatic new series ripped straight from the headlines. Cue her. I love doing what you do. Yeah . Yes. It was really fun. How about ripped from real life drama. Good morning. I am bringing you some sad and upsetting news. This is a sad morning here at today and nbc news. And while i dont know the details of the allegations shes throwing me under the bus. Mitch kessler, my cohost and partner of 15 years was fired today. Pat, he is my dear, dear friend and my partner. We have decided to terminate his employment. Its steve core rels first tv role since the office and first for anistons friends. Now shes after something else. I dont want your job. Oh, fine. [ bleep ]. Very surprising. And jen is wonderful. Your words spoke to america. The characters is the head book of talent. So its kind of fun. Your show sucks. Its barely news. Thank
She tied a mark with her sixth u. S. National championship, while becoming the first woman to perform an amazing move. Yep, that tripledouble right there. Those are some of our top stories on this monday, august 12th. Good monday morning. So glad to be back with you after a couple of days off. A good way to start the week. Did you miss me . He said, did i miss him . I talked to him every day, i saw him when i was in miami. Did i miss you . No, i saw you. So . Tell the people. I miss sharing this desk with you. How about that . Oh, there it is. I just have to force her to Say Something nice. So glad kenneth is back. Hey, thanks. We do begin this half hour with the capture of a suspected killer who had been on the run in tennessee. The search came to an end yesterday hours after he was spotted on a Home Security camera. Heres abcs will reeve. Reporter a fugitive, convicted kidnapper and accused murderer caught in tennessee after a tense fiveday manhunt. Officers from tdot, dhb, tdi, spot