Plus, a remarkable story about finding family five brothers and sisters finally back together. Its the good news story that will have you smiling all day. Early today starts right now glad to have you with us im frances rivera. And im valerie castro. The country reaches yet another grim coronavirus milestone as state officials scramble to contain the pandemic the virus is spreading at alarming rates the United States has now surpassed more than 11 million infections. At least 15 states have ordered increased restrictions with michigan and washington joining that list. Indoor dining suspended and nonessential businesses shut down. The pandemic leaves a family devastated in san antonio. 4yearold Raiden Gonzalez lost both his mother and father who died just 100 days apart after contracting covid19 the community there rallying around raiden who turns 5 this week. And ballots werent the only things circulating on election day. According to a report by the associated press, poll workers in s
Jim was a lawyer in boston for 38 years before he began writing about American History. His previous book is lincolns white house the peoples house in wartime, which won the prestigious lincoln prize. If you would like to ask jim a question at the end of our broadcast, please type it in the comments section of the facebook feed and we will get to as many questions from our online audience as possible. Jim, welcome to white house history live. James thank you, it is a pleasure to be here. Colleen we are honored to have you. The first question is the setting for your book. There have been numerous books about Thomas Jefferson and about his presidency. You have a unique focus of this book on the white house as the setting for jeffersons two terms in office. Can you tell us why you decided to focus on the white house in your book about Thomas Jefferson and his presidency . James sure. My book about lincolns white house i guess inspired me to move backwards to jeffersons white house. I foun
Off your day, an historic launch for nasa and elon musks spacex after months of delay. It is monday, november 16th, and youre watching Worldwide Exchange right here on cnbc well, good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, and welcome from wherever in the world you may be watching. I am brian sullivan. Thank you very much for joining us and speaking of good mornings, a hearty congratulations to new masters champion Dustin Johnson for his recordbreaking performance at augusta, georgia, securing the green jacket, you know, just 20 under par. Wow. Much more on his big win in a moment but first, investors winning in the stock market lately as well and more may come today futures, they are up nicely again. Look at that higher across the board. Dow futures up 300, nearly 1 . Nasdaq futures up about half a percent or 63 points remember, the dow is now just 1. 5 off a record high the s p 500 coming off a record breaking session friday. The nasdaq just 2. 3 from its own record but its really
Away from his car, inflicting moons on him that led to his death. Ethiopias government is denying that the Prime Minister has rejected talks with the grain leaders. 3 African Union special envoys met in. I discover, he told them hed only speak to representatives operating legally in the region. On thursday, the army was ordered to move in on to grays regional capital. The u. S. Justice department is amending its execution rules, so death sentences no longer have to be carried out by lethal injection. It would clear the way for other methods such as poison gas and firing squads. Several federal executions have been charge will be for president to lengthen Death Penalty opponent joe biden takes office. A mass rally has been held in iraqs capital in a show of support following should share that our solders bid to run in parliamentary elections next june. Thousands of people gathered in tahrir square, which was once the focus of antigovernment protests and in southern iraq. 3 people were k
One of your last San Francisco exits. The left lanes are still blocked. Chp trying to get a crew to run the traffic break so they can clear that big rig from the roadway. Wet roadways continue like san leandro. A crash south 880 in the middle lanes. Were watching that and the green highlighting showing damp roadways. Be careful. It is slick out there. Back to you, laura. Thank you very much. Breaking news from pfizer on this Covid Vaccine. They plan to submit vaccine for approval within days and just finished phase three testing and is said to be 95 effective. Pfizer adds effective for older people and has no serious side effects. The Company Expects to make 50 million dose this is year and more than 1 billion by the end of 2021. Last week pfizer initially said its vaccine was 90 effective. On monday moderna said its vaccine was nearly 95 effective. Pfizers vaccine needs to be stored in extremely cold temperatures. Here is perspective on the size of californias recent surge in covid ca