Democracy functions. I think it is. Well, i dont know is more to watch. More americans are currently in hospital with the corona virus than at any time in the pandemic. So far, 79000 people are currently admitted as infection rates climb, schools have been shut in new york city in a bid to curb the spread of virus. Americans have been advised not to travel for the thanksgiving holiday. Next week. A mike pump has become the 1st u. S. Secretary of state to visit an illegal israeli settlements in the occupied west bank and the occupied golan heights. Its the latest and most controversial leg of his 10 day tour of the middle east in europe. At least 16 people have been killed in uganda during protests, sparked by the arrest of Opposition Leader bob, you whine, 350 people were arrested. Security forces shot at supporters of the pop star turned politician. And the fight for ethiopias Northern Region is moving ever closer to the areas capital. The countrys Prime Minister says his forces all c
Top of the virus. Assuming it is joe biden who takes office in january, whats he going to do . So far thanks to a very protective press corps, mr. Biden hasnt faced too much tough questioning. Take these examples from at the launch of his economic plan this week. What do you see as the biggest threat to your transition right now given president trumps unprecedented attempt to obstruct and delay a smooth transfer of power . I want to get your thoughts on the president s tweet. How did you interpret that, and at the end of the day, do you want him to concede . What is your message to people who are considering, for example, getting together with their families and others for thanksgiving . Would you consider would you urge people to reconsider their plans . Gerry not exactly an interrogation chamber. Anyway, his first task would obviously be balancing the needs of the economy with the demands of public health. Hes been critical of president trumps handing, but not always completely clear
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Of the American People and supporting our like minded, our eyes and partners worldwide. Military leaders, u. S. Allies and even senior figures in Trumps Republican Party have warned of the dangers of pulling too many troops out before conditions are right. Minutes after the announcement was made several rockets hit by a green zone. Some landed near the u. S. Embassy. Others were intercepted by defense systems, a child was killed and at least 5 people injured. Trump has fired the top u. S. Election security official who had refused to the president s unsubstantiated claims about fraud. Chris krebs was the head of the department of Homeland Security agency that mamma says election security. And Donald Trumps legal efforts against the u. S. Election outcome have had another setback. Pennsylvanias Supreme Court has rejected the campaigns arguments, that Republican Party observers didnt get close enough access to vote counting. President elect joe biden is projected to of won the state by m
Holding on to the 30s. Areas like santa rosa nevado petaluma and napa were down there this morning. Now youre back to the mid to upper 40s. Im talking more about what to expect today as well as thanksgiving still to come all right. Thank you john were checking in on the traffic which is looking really got a huge improvement compared to the Early Morning hours were off to the golden gate where we never had any problems are major issues and it looks really good here well get a little bit of fog coming from the north bay but. Across the span refined so 20 minutes novato to the toll plaza were checking on the bay bridge with the traffic is thinning out nicely it was solid about 30 minutes ago, so its breaking up we could see a little more space between the cars, its very quiet heading into San Francisco. So were at 13 minutes for your drive to make it in and slow traffic on the nimitz northbound from to 38 today this after a fatal accident at the davis street overcrossing at 8. 80 back to