What they say about a potential vp pick. Ready to play. The changes coming to wheel of fortune and jeopardy to get them back on the air during the pandemic. And zooming into the future. A rare look inside Buckingham Palace as the queens daughter tries to teach mom how to use a Video Conferencing app. Good wednesday morning, everyone. We begin with the new government report warning that 21 states are now in the socalled red zone when it comes to the coronavirus. That means doctors are recommending more restrictions in those states to stop this virus. A fema memo obtained shows deaths from the virus rose by 30 in the last week. With the u. S. Death toll about to surpass 150,000, President Trump falsely claimed last night much of the country is free of the virus. He also once again defended the drug hydroxychloroquine. Meanwhile as parents across the country try to prepare for school this fall, a Major Teachers Union warns teachers may go on strike if they dont feel safe. Abcs Megan Tevri
Well have much more on the life and legacy of congressman john lewis in a moment as well as the latest updates but first as always lets start with a quick look at the forecast. Hi, everyone. Starting out a pretty good dose of low clouds and fog. You may have to give yourself some extra time if youre an early riser navigating through the shoreline there. Weve got some dense fog. Otherwise its moving in locally. Numbers in the 50s for the most part. 55 santa rosa, 59 with san ramon and livermore. As we go through the midMorning Hours in the 60s around the bay and inland. And temperatures will warm up quickly inland today with upper 80s by noontime, near 80s allowing temperatures to reach the low 90s inland. Well talk about another warm day inland for your sunday but changes arrive coming up. Civil rights hero and congressman john lewis had died. The 80yearold had been battling pancreatic cancer. He stood shoulder to shoulder during the struggle for civil rights in the 60s and continues t
Fight against coronavirus. First, lets start with a quick look at the weekend forecast. Heres meteorologist lisa argen. Good morning to you. Hi, everyone. We are certainly looking at the low clouds and fog. Its been a cool and breezy evening in some spots, but this morning the winds are light, and were looking at the fog. Can you make it out there . Its over into the east bay from oakland, and as we look from our east bay hills camera you can see all the low clouds and fog here. A little hazy with that sun coming up just about now. 60 in mountain view. It is 59 in san jose. And look at all the fog here. It is certainly dense in spots with mist and drizzle along the coast. Mid50s with gray skies in santa rosa. 58 in concord. As we go through the next several hours were in the 60s around the bay and inland and look how quickly we warm to the upper 80s by noontime. A few low 90s. 80s around the bay and a cool day with partial clearing at the coast. Well let you know how the second half of
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Other Department Officials testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the agencys response to the coronavirus pandemic. Secretary wilkie provided an update on the care the v. A. Has provided through the pandemic and talked about some of the challenges moving forward. This is 2. 5 hours. A military briefing for a full year. When my dad was the artillery commander, they asked the second airborne to come visit. He was troubled. So i have touched royalty. Secretary wilkie is here for important testimony. Do i have the mic on . I can officially call the subcommittee on military construction, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies to order. I would like to welcome secretary wilkie, who is our witness this morning, joining us. Since this is our first hearing with some numbers participating remotely, i would like to begin by offering a brief explanation of how it will work, in order to benefit both members and the public. First, this hearing room has been configured to maintain th