And the starstudded celebrity sendoff to the class of 2020, words of inspiration from beyonce, lady gaga and condoleezza rice. Those of some of our top stories on this monday, june 8th. And we begin this halfhour with todays reopening of new york city which has been the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak. Comes as the u. S. Hits more than 110,000 americans that died in the pandemic, more than the next three nations combined and more than 1. 9 million infections were reported. Abcs trevor at has more from new york. Reporter 100 days since new yorks first confirmed case of coronavirus, new york city prepares to take their first steps towards reopening. Many of us made significant sacrifices, but now it is time to try and see what we can recapture of our city. Reporter as many as 400,000 people will be back on the job ilers li limrb and mafag rnnd e or oso media and instagram and people are able to pick them up at the shop. We will do a contact list, pick up as we can. Reporter the mta
Today and always. The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Threatened military force, city mayors are imposing curfews. That is not stopping the protesters. Mr. Trumps likely rival in novembers election came out swinging today. Joe biden accuses the president of fanning the flames of hate. Donald trump has turned this country into a battle ground. He thinks division helps him. The family at the centeof it all takes part in march in houston to honor the memory of george floyd. Anchor welcome to world news america. For the fourth day in a row, testers of gathered outside the white house and across the United States to condemn the killing of george floyd. Most ofhem are peaceful but there has been violence. President trump has stepped up his call for tougher response, threatening to deploy the army on u. S. Soil. They are outside the white ho
Prodemocracy protests activists won the world to watch out for disability the record. Also directed to the world that the 1st assault the next taiwan the late august the rest of the world. The mass arrests and i mean security law from beijing could spell the end to Hong Kong Special status. Im tumi so much going to thank you for joining us a last goodbye to george floyd at the black man whose death ignited global protests against racism and Police Brutality will be buried today in houston his hometown largely unknown in life floyds killing 2 weeks ago after a Police Officer knelt on his neck now appears to be a turning point in american history. On. Risk or ching texas sky thousands queued for hours to enter the church where George Floyds body lay a last chance for the public to pay their respects to the man whose death has become a rallying cry against racism around the globe. The public hearing was held in houston the city where floyd grew up. Well this is an important day in our wor
Rest of the country letting more businesses reopen. Why some experts are worried as cases increase in parts of america. And the world through spike lees lens. We talk to the oscar winner about his new film on the vietnam war and what it means to do the right thing in a new era of protest. Hes got lots to say. First, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. This is the most horrific tragedy ive ever personally observed. George floyd is going to change the arc of the future of the United States. Ahead of his funeral, thousands gathered to remember the man who became the symbol of a nationwide movement. Michado you support defundin police . No, i dont support defunding the police. Sparking the debate about Defunding Police departments. An issue biden and President Trump agreed on. We wont be defunding our police. We wont be dismantling our police. The World Health Organization now says its rare for asymptomatic covid19 patients to spread the virus. Kobe brinyants widow has fid a
Today and always. The freeman foundation. By judy and Peter Blum Kovler foundation; pursuing solutions for americas neglected needs. And by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Threatened military force, city mayors are imposing curfews. That is not stopping the proteste. Mr. Trumps likely rival in novembers election came out swinging today. Joe biden accuses the president of fanning the flames of hate. Donald trump has turned this country into a battle ground. He thinks division helps him. The family at the centeof it all takes part in march in houston to honor the memory of george floyd. Anchor welcome to world news america. For the fourth day in a row, testers of gathered outside the white house and across the United States to condemn the killing of george floyd. Most ofhem are peaceful but there has been violence. President trump has stepped up his call for tougher response, threatening to deploy the army on u. S. Soil. They are outside the white hous