We come on the air, and floodwaters in some neighborhoods could soon be as deep as nine feet. 10,000 people have been forced from their homes and into shelters, where tonight the governor is asking them to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Michigan is already dealing with one of the largest coronavirus outbreaks in te miwest with more than 53,000 confirmed cases. Nationwide, there are now more than 1. 5 million confirmed cases and more than 93,000 people have been killed by the virus in the u. S. Tonight, all 50 states have now lifted some stayathome restrictions after connecticut allowed museums and offices to reopen and restaurants to serve meals outdoors. But heading into memorial day weekend, experts are concerned about infections spiking after seeing outbreaks in some areas that have already reopened. Well, theres a lot of news to get to tonight, and our team of correspondents is standing by. Cbs Janet Shamlian is going to lead off our coverage from the flood zone in mich
The results tonight giving researchers at harvard hope for a vaccine. New guidelines the c. D. C. Quietly releases its 60page reopening road map. Why now . And the advice for schools if a student tests positive for covid. Anger over voting why the president threatened to withhold tderal funds from two states over their rules about mailin voting. Voting. Demanding a refund a demanding demanding a refund Airline Passengers who canceled their trips want their money back. Why some airlines are saying not so fast. And the pandemic sparks a new outbreak of bike riding. This is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. Odonnell good evening. And thank you for joining us. It is great to be back with you. Were going to begin with breaking news of historic floods in michigan, which tonighta star torrential rains caused one dam to fail and another to breach. Rivers there are still rising as we come on the air, and floodwaters in some neighborhoods could soon be
Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband will plead guilty and serve prison time for a scheme to get their daughters into usc. And americas teacher of the year. Only on cbs this morning, well reveal this years big winner. First, heres todays eye opener your world in 90 seconds. If i try to find a positive, the pandemic could have possibly been a life saver tonight because it was a smaller crowd. People are injured when a gunman opens fire at a Shopping Plaza in glendale, arizona. Its a very large scene. It will take days for the water to recede. A state of emergency after record rain and dam failures led to historic flooding. Experts are describing this as a 500year event. Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband have just agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy charges as part of this massive nationwide College Admission scandal. The Presumptive Democratic president ial nominee went after the president for taking hydroxychloroquine. What is he doing . What in gods name is he doing . The things
Linking up in a New California program, our farmers this year have gone through quite a shock wave like all of us have. But theyre working every day to continue the kind of town to fall nutritious productivity that is the hallmark of California Governor Gavin Newsom announced wednesday a statewide partnership between the states 41 food banks and 128 farmers and ranchers to provide 21 Million Pounds of Fresh Produce a month. The governor says another 200 farmers are interested in joining connecting california farms farmworkers connecting the cause of our food banks. Getting product and produce that otherwise would literally be thrown away as waste and now providing a tax credit to the farmers of 15 . The Governor Also Announced the federal government is helping california expand its Calfresh Food Stamps Program as of wednesday ebt cardholders can now use their benefits at Online Grocery Stores Like Walmart and amazon providing more convenience and safety from covid19 for 2. 2 million mo
Officials caution that those next steps must be Done Gradually thats right and tonight there are nearly 8,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus here in the bay area and 280 people have died from the virus. Alameda and Santa Clara County both reported new deaths today. Santa clara continues to lead the bay area with more than 2000 covid19 cases and 107 deaths today, the shelterinplace order that affects most of the bay area was officially extended through may 31st. The new order largely keeps the existing order in place but there are some changes to be aware of kron fours Justine Waltman live for us in the newsroom with the details on what those changes are justine well can the next month of shelter in place is going to look. A little bit different for Santa Clara Alameda contra costa, san Mateo San Francisco and marin counties. Thats because Health Officials are easing some restrictions and letting some businesses return to work most construction will now be allowed as long as physical di