Problems but the request is that we move forward with patience and a lot of attention. And the host says it will spare no efforts to support the initiative along with help from the International Community. So these historic talks aimed at ending nearly 2 decades of war and misery in afghanistan are finally taking place in qatar negotiators from the Afghan Government and the taliban a meeting in doha it had their Opening Statements today with both sides expressing optimism for peace and a willingness to negotiate however each has vastly different goals and reaching an agreement will be difficult. For those we want all the people of afghanistan to be reunited under one roof again after more than 42 years of upheavals aggressions jihad and resistance all the narratives we all know what happened to us throughout these years and where we stand today we now need to grasp this unique opportunity to move towards a new future that we can define together. We have acted accordingly to all the poi
Morning. Making the grade. What this 13yearold has to say about graduating college with four degrees. And sleeping in style. U kever e good tuesday morning, everyone. We begin with those images of people crowding together enjoying the holiday weekend. And their actions have already sparked consequences. Scenes like this prompted authorities to issue a new travel advisory requiring those who defied social distancing rules over the weekend to immediately selfquarantine. A lastminute scram surveillance now under way in brazil as people rush to board final flights to the u. S. Before a travel ban goes into effect tonight. Brazil is now the worlds number two hot spot with daily deaths from covid19 surpassing those in the u. S. Also this morning, a remarkable story of survival. 65yearold Eddie Jackson of columbus, ohio, is now recovering after 59 days on a ventilator. His son says eddie nearly died several times, but we begin our coverage with that new selfquarantine order after the holiday
Curbside pickup and businesses with limited person to person those can resume, including things like repair services and pet grooming. In Contra Costa County earlier this week Health Officials eased restrictions to a lot of small outdoor gatherings childcare libraries the curbside pickup. But today they added to the list Outdoor Dining is now ok with no more than 6 people at each table. Dog parks can operate as long as people wear masks and social distance, outdoor swimming pools can open overnight camping is okay with people in your household Outdoor Religious Services or law was no more than 100 people and you can use outdoor picnic and barbecue areas marin county continues its phase 2 of reopening today the county Health Department okayed church and cultural ceremonies they can resume of course there are new guidelines services will be restricted to no more than 100 requirements for include physical distancing and face coverings adjusted seeding. Also allowed as of today charter boa
Were back with a small brush fire raging on a hillside about 30 miles east of downtown los angeles. Firefighters were able to save a nearby restaurant, but the heat wave is hanging over Southern California for another few days. Miami is headed for another warm but soggy day. As much as 7 inches fell in parts of southern florida, washing out memorial day for many and making driving hazardous. More rain and severe storms are expected today because a big storm system is sitting right off the coast and will continue to drench the area. That system could become the second tropical system of the year, and its moving north towards the Kennedy Space center. That nasty weather could impact tomorrows scheduled launch of a pair of american astronauts into space. It comes as nasa and spacex give a final go for the historic launch, the first liftoff of american astronauts from u. S. Soil in nine years. Heres abcs gio benitez. Reporter worries that the weather will delay this Historic Mission to spa
Theyll attend ceremonies at Arlington National cemetery and baltimores ft. Mchenry. Those are some of our top stories on this memorial day, may 25th. On this memorial day, we begin with defiance in the face of the pandemic. Densely packed crowds openly flouting social distancing rules. Many people opted not to wear a mask while closely mingling with strangers at crowded beaches. An alarming sight for Health Experts who say it is still too soon for the country to let its guard down. Andrew dymburt has the latest. Reporter Many Americans weary after months of stayathome orders are now heading to beaches, boardwalks, and bars this Holiday Weekend. Many defied social distancing guidelines. In missouris lake of the ozarks, bars and pool parties packed with people, very few Wearing Masks. Happy that a lot of people are out. May be dangerous but well see the cases when we see this weekend over. Reporter the boardwalk in ocean city, maryland also crowded with people. Its really crowded. Its be