Minister kevin rudd. Chasing the golden lion, tough competition for the top prize at the Venice Film Festival. Well look at the favourites. Just a bit of breaking news to tell you about before we get going. Some article somalia, 10 have been killed in mogagishu near the president ial palace. More on that when we get it. Syria as far as securing an international support, the g20 was a failure for the United States. The focus shifted. Secretary of state john kerry is in europe to convince the european minister. The United States wants military action, supported by france and well, the british Prime Minister supports the idea but his government will not take part in a military strike. During the g20 meetings there was a bit more support we call it qualified support these countries are calling for a strong response sea, turkey, australia, south korea. The real job is convincing europe. The most senior u. S. Diplomat forges on with a campaign to convince European Union politicians for suppo
Bernie sanders hopes to open a big delegate lead while joe biden is hoping to act on the momentum of his big win in South Carolina. Israel is small, we know, but resilient and surrounded by adversaries. If you caught the last couple president ial debates, you know that i can empathize. We cant even agree on who is the funniest new yorker, jerry steinfeld, larry david or me. We begin the hour with a global Coronavirus Crisis and new trouble signs here at home. The weekend brought the first two confirmed coronavirus deaths here in the United States, two men from a nursing facility in washington. This morning confirmation from new yorks governor that the virus is in new york city, and a guarantee from the governor that it will spread. We will be testing for community spread. I fully expect to find community spread. You cant have it in this many places on the globe and in this many places in the country and it not be in new york. That is going to happen. The number infected here in the Uni
Because the virus poses a real threat. Im always concerned and thats why would put out key gating criteria. This was not just about diagnosing cases, but through the last few weeks we are beginning to understand how much asymptomatic cases and asymptomatic spread may be out there. So in that guideline is also to set up what we call sentinel surveillance. We are talking about diagnoses and Contact Tracing. We also have to diagnose the virus before it is evident in communities. Ed byron york is standing by with more on the division in states. States are going in Different Directions when it comes to reopening the economy. Georgia has been one of the leaders unless week they opened up several different forms of small business. Today they begin to open up restaurants for dining in with a number of safety restrictions. Some restaurants in atlanta are refusing to open up and they save they are still too concerned. There does seem to be an eagerness to get back to work. We definitely stepped
Donald j. Trump giving as good as he got tonight. Youre lucky i didnt run last time when romney ran because you would have been a oneterm president. That was my statement to him. Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton with a commanding 18point lead in South Carolina and making her pitch to voters in harlem. We continue to ask black people to vote for us. We cannot minimize the realities of the lives they lead or take their concerns for granted. [ applause ] there is a lot going on tonight, so lets get right to cnns Douglas Brinkley and gloria borger, also political commentator bob beck l and the hills bob kusak. The president took on trump today. Listen. I continue to believe mr. Trump will not be president. And the reason is because i have a lot of faith in the American People. And i think they recognize that being president is a serious job. Its not hosting a talk show or a reality show. Its not promotion. Its not marketing. Its hard. And a lot of people count on us getting it right. And its not
Dont drive or use machinery until you know how lyrica affects you. Those who have had a drug or alcohol problem may be more likely to misuse lyrica. Now i have less diabetic nerve pain. And these feet would like to keep the beat going. Ask your doctor about lyrica. Thank you for your time. Kate snow picks thingings up right now. If your hour is anything like the last hour, its going to be a busy one. We have a lot going on this afternoon. Thank you. Im kate snow. Several breaking news stories unfolding. As we come on the air shs the American University of afghanistan in kabul under attack. Security forces are engaging with the attackers. Its unclear how many students or teachers might be inside. The pentagon says its still ongoing. And that devastating 6. 2 magnitude earthquake in italy. The death toll rising to more than 100 people. We have a reporter on the ground as search and rescue efforts are underway there. Lets start with afghanistan and the attack on that wellknown university