Battered and bruised the entire u. S. Economy affectedsttion considering a 1 trillion rescue plan, including possible Cash Payments to all americans. This is not an ordinary situation, so it requires extraordinary measures. Just ahead how soon could help be on the way. And clean sweep. Joe biden takes a nearly insurmountable lead as voters head to the polls in three states as the nation faces a health crisis, the growing pressure to end the democratic primary. Today wednesday, march 18th, 2020 announcer from nbc news, this is a special edition of today the coronavirus pandemic with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb. Hi, everybody welcome to today. Thank you for joining us on wednesday morning. Things look a little different i feel a little lonely here. Im missing my partner in crime. Im usually 6 feet away here miss guthrie, where are you . Now were really socially distancing, arent we . Its unusual. Im at home. Im in my basement right now here is whats happening i wasnt feeling my best a
They went missing in marylands Chesapeake Bay. Well have the latest. And remembering bill withers, the voice behinds some of the most beloved and soulful songs of the 70s passes away. Well look back with an extremely rare and revealing interview he gave us just a few years back. First, we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. [ sirens ] hundreds of thousands of people are going to die. I want to come way under. The virus continues to spread nationwide. Nowhere is the situation more urgent than in new york city. Highest single increase in the number of deaths. They had a chance to order ventilators over the years. They had a chance to order very big but didnt choose to do it. Stocks closed down for the weeks after a much worse than expected jobs report. The three major indices shed another 1. 5 . We have the greatest economy in the world, probably doing all of you the best ever, everybodys doing the best ever. All of a sudden, yeah, shut down the
And today, wall street took a beating. The dow fell about 3,000 points, its largest oneday point drop in history. And tonight, americas streets are empty, from new york city to los angeles. Bars and restaurants have been told to close or only serve takeout. The president admitting late today the country may be headed into a recession. As businesses are forced to layoff millions of workers. And the World Health Organization said there is still not enough testing being done. Eome governors say they dont have enough hospital beds. There is a lot of Important Information to report as we come on the air tonight, and our correspondents are covering it all. Ben tracy is going to lead us off tonight from the white house, and ben, the president says these next two weeks are critical . Reporter thats right. This was a very different President Trump today. Gone was the leader who said the virus will pass and everyone should just relax. Today, the president had stern warnings for all americans. Th
The very latest and an interview with one of the experts in charge of the task force. Last men standing. The democratic race entering a new phase. A showdown between joe biden and Bernie Sanders after Elizabeth Warren drops out. The big question this morning will she endorse either candidate . Road to recovery. Overnight, Country Music stars joining forces in nashville to help the victims of those deadly tornadoes. President trump set to head there today. All that, plus, breaking overnight, a controversial execution in alabama. Why the inmates lawyer claims the wrong man was put to death. Clintons unplugged. Bill and hillary addressing his affair like never before. It was awful, what i did. Personally, hurt. You know, i cant believe this. I cant believe you lied. This morning, the scandals toll on the marriage. And what hes now saying to Monica Lewinsky. And royal return. Its very nice to be back. Harry and meghan back together in the uk to start their farewell round of royalty events.
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