Control as it has ever been. Overnight, the u. S. Recorded the highest single day of new cases since the pandemic began. Almost 89,000 cases reported yesterday alone. The four worst days of the pandemic, all came in the last week. Now, the positive test rate is dangerously high in some states. In south dakota, which has some of the weakest restrictions in the country, nearly half of the tests are coming back positive. Remember, first there are new cases, followed by hospitalizations, which are up 50 nationwide in a month. You know, the bottom line, though, youre going to get better. Youre going to get better. If i can get better, anybody can get better. And ive got better fans. Probably is tell that to the friends and families of almost 229,000 americans who did not get better. 971 people died yesterday alone. New cases are up in 43 states. Thats the most since the start of the pandemic. That includes all sites cnn rates as competitive for this election. The 7day average of new u. S. Cases has doubled in just six weeks, the refusal by the white house to focus on science, is literally making people sick. A cnn investigation of 17 Trump Campaign rallies finds that 82 of host counties had an increased rate of new cases after a Trump Campaign rally, and a majority of counties rates had been falling until the president showed up. These rallies were in august and september, so the figures dont even include recent events in states with big spikes in cases. In the waning days of the campaign, joe biden and President Trump are beefing up their travel schedules and their paths will cross. Both have three state on their itinerary today, and both will make stops in wisconsin and minnesota. All the states theyre visiting have seen spikes in coronavirus cases, especially wisconsin where officials have been delivering dire warnings all week. Biden and trump were both in florida yesterday, trying to shore up the latino vote. The pandemic has spiked there since restrictions were lifted a few weeks ago. At competing rallies a few miles apart. Bidens events featured masks and social distancing. The president s rallies, however, just the opposite. Jessica dean is with the Biden Campaign in coconut creek, florida. Reporter good morning, laura and christine. Former Vice President joe biden traveling to the critical battleground state of florida on thursday where he delivered his Closing Argument to floridians at two different drivein rallies. He talked about the coronavirus pandemic slamming President Trump for calling what he called super spreader events, these rallies, as President Trump was hosting a rally down the road in tampa, while joe biden was here in broward county. He also talked a little bit about the importance of florida, as a battleground state. He doesnt have to win it to get to 270 electoral votes but if he does its going to be a sign of strength and could bring this contest to an early end. This election is the most important you have voted in, whether its your first of 10th, ladies and gentlemen, the heart and soul of this country is at stake, right here in florida. Its up to you. You hold the key. If florida goes blue, its over. Its over. Reporter he also talked about how health care is on the ballot, how important it is for millions of americans in his view to maintain that coverage and expand that coverage which is what he said he wants to do if elected. Laura and christine. The Trump Campaign announcing a 250 person limit for a rally later today in minnesota. The campaign citing state guidelines, remember, minnesota reported three separate outbreaks related to Trump Campaign events in september. The state is right now at record cases, and record hospitalization levels. But the Trump Campaign blames what it calls quote the free speech stifling dictates of minnesotas governor and attorney general for the limited capacity today. In reality, the rules are about health and safety. The president said this to another packed rally crowd in florida. We know the disease, we social distance. We do all of the things that you have to do. If you get close, wear a mask. Always controversial, its not controversial to me. You get close, you wear a mask. Social distance. Reporter the people there are sitting close, he says that to a huge crowd of maskless supporters packed in like sardines at risk to everyones health there. Now, the president was in florida where cnn has learned testing declined dramatically over the summer as dr. Scott atlas earned favor with the president. Now atlas is not an Infectious Disease expert, and dr. Debra birx has abandoned the white house, instead taken the message on the road, visiting states to assess the situation on the ground. Minnesota voters wont have the week long grace period for mailin ballots. A federal Appeals Court saying absentee ballots must be received by election day to ensure they are counted. 400,000 ballots remain outstanding. The court said the extra week agreed to violates the lawsuit writing theres no pandemic exception to the constitution. That mirrors a Supreme Court ruling that shortened wisconsins deadline for receiving ball lots ots as well if you have an absentee ballot right now, drop it off in person. Go to iowavote. Com, and that will give you the place you need to go. It speaks volumes when your goal is to make it more difficult to vote. Republicans are trying to do here, trying to get courts to facilitate the cheeating, and te way we get around that is voting in person. Reporter even if you had requested an absentee ballot, you can vote in person on election day. If you dont want to vote in person again, the web site you can go to is iwillvote. Com, and you can find the ballot dropoff sites, and deliver it yourself. Meantime in pennsylvania, thousands of voters in Butler County say their mailin ballots never arrived. Election officials tell cnn somewhere between the post office and the pittsburgh sorting facility something happened. The post officer says its unaware of any issues. Cnn has reporters across the battleground states. Im Jason Carroll in dallas, texas, theres talk of chances dallass former mayor, saying the former Vice President has gone from having no shot to aenia long shot to medium shot. The state has seen a Record Number of early voting. 800 Million People have cast ballots in the state, thats 94 of the total vote from 2016. Both sides are energized, but democrats are feeling more encouraged than they have in decades, thanks to changing demographics, and with younger voters. The Vice President ial nominee, Kamala Harris is making three stops here later today. Im bill weir in madison, wisconsin, this state, this Battle Ground state will see visits from both candidates and the president s daughter as Health Officials worry of overflowing intensive care units. The infection rate at 27 in this state, and testing demand so high they had to shut down one location early in madison. Meanwhile, despite warnings of cyber attacks, the Wisconsin Republican party say they fell victim to a phishing scam, and hackers made off with 2. 3 million. Im Dianne Gallagher in raleigh, north carolina. 3. 8 million voters have cast their ballots in the state already, most of those through the early inperson voting. The last days of that are friday and saturday. Its also the last time youll be able to sameday register in this state. Those who requested mailin ballots and havent turned them in yet can still turn them into their county board of elections and they can mail them out, as long as it is postmarked by election day, the u. S. 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There is no money coming to families and businesses that need it. Without aid, more Small Businesses will close, Industries Like travel and hospitality will shed thousands of more jobs, and renters face eviction. According to the census, 9. 9 million americans are currently behind on rent or mortgages. Almost 10 Million People. Moodys estimates outstanding rent payments alone could top 70 billion by the end of the year. Thats more than 5,000 a person. The housing crisis is such an important story and that money is going to come due for rent in january. Georgia republican senator david perdue opting out of the final scheduled debate with democratic candidate john ossoff. Both senate seats in georgia are up for grabs right now. In the other race, republican incumbent, Kelly Loeffler is being met with lets call it skepticism for claiming she was not familiar with the Infamous Trump access hollywood tape, a tape so widely covered in 2016, the president had to issue a rare apology so it seems unbelievable that she would not be familiar with it. Dan coats says he has seen no evidence of widespread fraud despite President Trumps unfounded claim that the upcoming election is going to be corrupt. Coats gave his first tv interview since the president removed him as director of National Intelligence last july, and he had a strong warning about election day and beyond. The nightmare scenario is on Election Night people will draw conclusions or days after will draw conclusions that their candidate has been denied a victory. And that public riots will result and violence might result from that. Coats told cbcs Norah Odonnell that russia is the new England Patriots of messing with elections. 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Per acc protocols, hell have to isolate for at least ten days, hes going to miss this weekends game against Boston College and the show down with notre dame. Lawrence taking to twitter saying quote the only thing that hurts is missing an opportunity to be with my teammates this weekend and play the game i love. I hate that i cant be there, but ill be watching from isolation and pulling for our guys while i wait for the opportunity to rejoin the team. God bless and go tigers. Now, many schools feeling the economic strain of the pandemic, right, well, lsu, no exception, head football coach, ed, taking a 5 pay cut to reduce the Athletic Departments deficit. He reportedly makes 6 million a year. The moves will make the Athletic Department stronger in the years to come. Thursday night football, last night, panthers hosting the falcons, getted drilled in the helmet by charles harris. Look at teddys teammates rushing to his defense right away. Harris gets ejected and then well go to the 4th quarter here. Todd gurley giving the falcons a lead with a touchdown run, and after losing three games this season, they hold on to win this one. Just over a minute to go. Falcons win 2517. Moving to two and six on the season. As a former Atlanta Falcon myself, laura, i say it was a good night and a good morning. Coy, before we let you go, i noticed we hadnt seen you in a few weeks, but it was for a good reason. Meet baby ruby jane, look how cute she is. She joins big sister ren and mom claire. Oh, my goodness, coy, i know youre not getting any sleep, but how lucky are you . We never get any sleep, right, but i am officially a girl dad, one of the greatest clubs on the planet. Those two bundles of love made me want to be a better man. Thank you so much to you and the team for taking the time to share those. So exciting. Enjoy the special time. And no sleep. I will. Thank you. Congratulations, that is so awesome. 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