President obama pushed back. In a virtual commencement ceremony, the 44th president saying, this pandemic finally has pulled back the curtain on the idea that people in charge know what theyre doing. This as the number of coronavirus cases in the United States has reached nearly 1. 5 million with almost 90,000 deaths. Well have a live report and get into it with chuck todd. Plus, well have the latest on breaking news overnight from los angeles where nearly a dozen firefighters were severely injured after a massive fire and explosion. We are life on the scene. All that plus the first named storm of what is expected to be a very busy Hurricane Season just ahead. And later, in our sunday spotlight, we take you inside one of the worlds most famous casinos as it sits eerily dark and quiet. In our sunday closer couples getting married any way they can right now, even in the parking lot of a hockey arena. Later, another favorite sunday sitdown wfany haddish e difficulties that brought her fro
The death toll has increased to at least six after nearly two dozen tornados ripped across the south. One of the largest twisters touched down in southern oklahoma where the entire small town of madill is without power. There was widespread damage to homes and businesses. Another destructive tornado hit southeastern texas north of houston, uprooting trees, knocking down power lines, and slamming into dozens of homes. Turning to Financial Relief for families suffering during this financial and economic crisis. With so many people stuck at home and fewer cars on the road, Insurance Companies enjoying a cash windfall from fewer accidents are now giving back to their policyholders. Bc bory. Kids. T nal that means big cars and big insurance premiums. Their bill, 315 a month for their two cars. But since the shutdown, their needs have changed. We have not moved our cars from our driveway. Theyve basically just been sitting there for almost a month now. Reporter so zero miles on the road, zer
Our medical expert weighs in. A force for good. How a 6yearold has inspired a Movement Thanks to the savings in her piggy bank. And from the beatles to the boss to bon jovi and tony bennett, how the biggest names in music are trying to cheer us up during the coronavirus lockdown. Good thursday morning, everyone. We do begin with breaking news. Authorities declaring a disaster after severe storms overnight. Dramatic video from oklahoma shows one of several reported tornadoes. The storms also causing major destruction in texas. Across both states at least five people have been killed and dozens injured. Oh, my god. Right above j i. Reporter this morning a massive tornado caught on camera roaring through southern oklahoma slamming into a sheet metal business. The twister sending shrapnel hundreds of feet into the air. Golly. Its huge. Reporter witnesses say several vehicles were thrown into trees and this semi truck blown over. But look at that. That thing is getting larger and larger and
White House Task Force member dr. Anthony fauci joins us this morning. On the lines. Millions struggle to get benefits. Desperation setting in as crowds seek applications. 6. 6 people filing for unemployment. The staggering new numbers this morning. Covid19 confrontation. Where are you from . The suspicious popup testing site driven out by angry residents. The red flags, the operation under investigation this morning. White house showdown. Joe biden set for the democratic nomination after Bernie Sanders drops out of the race. How the Coronavirus Crisis is reshaping the race for president. Severe weather strike. Overnight tornadoes touching down in arkansas, damaging homes and cars and powerful winds flipping a semi truck off the road in illinois. Were tracking the latest this morning. And day of hope. Were celebrating americans all across this great country, making a difference. With lines at drivethrough food banks stretching for miles, the Unsung Heroes racing to help hungry families
At least 33 People Killed. Winds peeling the roof off this Sports Complex and shutting down outdoor coronavirus testing sites. Is this the Golden Ticket . Could antibody tests help get americans back to work . Abc news is there as the initial tests are rolled out to First Responders as one of the largest cities in the country is now reconsidering the socalled immunity passports. Gma exclusive. Tony nominated broadway star nick cordero hospitalized for covid19, fighting for his life. His wife now speaking out about his condition and the frightening moment when nick was with their baby. Sounding the alarm, we hear from oprah. None of us have ever seen anything like this before. About the high death toll of coronavirus in communities of color. What i do know is that there is a way to connect to the community in such a way and using language that people stop and Pay Attention to. And what she says needs to be done now. Born in the usa and born in the usa. How the boss is giving back. A big