Stunning launch. And liftoff of sentinel 6. The Spacex Falcon 9 rocket roaring into space. The billion dollar project mission. What it will monitor from space to help us learn more about the earth. And musics big night. Were live in los angeles as we look ahead to tonights American Music awards. No ones around to judge me your sneak peek at the performances, the host not letting the pandemic stop them. Were creative people. Were still going to give you a big, big show. And the new awards being handed out tonight. Good morning. Since we gave you the numbers last sunday, the u. S. Has seen 1 million new coronavirus cases, and the death toll has surpassed 255,000. In only one state, hawaii, are cases low and staying that way. Here in new york state we are now seeing the highest level of cases since april. In california the surge is threatening to swamp hospitals, and the state has now put in place a nighttime curfew. Overnight, the food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authoriza
Than one million new cases. Now new restrictions going into effect in some cities and states. But do they come too late to stem the tide . Well talk to the former head of the cdc in a moment. Meanwhile, overnight there were nearly two dozen arrests as supporters of President Trump and counterprotesters clashed violently in the streets of washington. The president tweeting to d. C. Police to crack down. Well have more in a live report and talk to chuck todd in a moment. Then our sunday focus on a president ial election. The department of Homeland Security this week called it the most secure in American History even as the president continues to cast doubt on the results. We have an inside look at how the vote counters did their jobs during a pandemic no less. Plus, in our sunday spotlight this veterans week, harry smith sits down with marine jake wood who rounded up his fellow vets and created a new global force for good, rushing into disaster zones to bring help and hope. And later, a
Concerns about the diagnosis and treatment of some Service Members traumatic brain injuries from iraq and afghanistan. Why a whistleblower decided to speak up. And a new mission for veterans, how a former marine is giving fellow vets a sense of purpose by offering them a chance to make a difference in disaster zones. But first, heres tie eyeopener. Its your world in 90 seconds. The news of the vaccine should not get people to say that we dont need to continue to do the Public Health measures. More than 60,000 americans in the hospital, sick with covid. The most ever since the start of the pandemic. I just think its an embarrassment. Biden slamming President Trump for refusing to accept defeat. You said there will be a smooth transition to a second Trump Administration. Were you being serious there . Well see what the people ultimately decide when all the votes have been cast. The Supreme Court signalled their unlikely to strike down the aca in its entirety. This doesnt need to be a par
The suspect in custody. What authorities are saying about him this morning. Deltas damage. The storms destructive path ripping down telephone poles, taking down trees and destroying homes. Its been tough. Rob is on the ground with Louisiana Residents picking up the pieces. This morning how the storm is still a threat. And flag on the play. The nfls crackdown on coaches, the increased penalties if masks arent worn when interacting with game officials and how breaking the rules could cost the game. Good morning, america. We are closing in on the final three weeks of the president ial race with President Trump recovering from covid, resuming Campaign Appearances and facing an uphill climb if the polls are correct. Overnight his doctors saying trump is no longer at risk of transmitting the coronavirus to others. Tomorrow hes scheduled to go to florida, johnstown, pennsylvania on tuesday and des moines, iowa on wednesday. Saturday on the lawn of the White House Trump supporters were require
Building a better bay area for a safe and secure future. This is abc 7 news. Nurses honoring their peers killed by covid19 months after the 7 00 p. M. Cheer stopped. Bay area nurses say theyre still facing tough conditions on the front lines of the pandemic. Good morning, everyone, its sunday, october 11. Im liz kreutz. Thank you for joining us. Well have more on that in just a moment but first, as always, a quick look at the weather and a heat wave coming. Heres meteorologist lisa argen. Good morning, liz. Youre right, its going to be a warm week, typical for october. Were starting out with a little bit of patchy fog. 56 in the city, 65 in oakland where its getting a little hazy. 61 in san jose. Golden gate bridge, really good visibility there. Temperatures were much cooler in the north bay earlier. We are looking at still some pretty good conditions up by the glass fire incident. Although at 62 degrees, look at the relative humidity, its only 56 right now. Drying winds from the north