Welcome back everyone the coronavirus pandemic has definitely changed the way that we honor americas fallen heroes. This memorial day holiday. And now there are fears of a surge in cases as america creeps toward the 100,000 mark. And the number of deaths caused by the virus. Now nadia romero brings us the latest. We mourn alongside every Single Family that has lost loved ones, including the families of our great. Veterans the president ial wreath laying at the tomb of the unknown soldier. An annual ceremony that a pandemic cant stop but it did spur officials to reserve visitations to Arlington National cemetery to family pass holders only and all passholders entering the cemetery must wear their face masks in restrooms and any time they are unable to keep at least 6 feet away from others. Despite the Safety Measures taken here across america coronavirus outbreaks are flaring up as people pack into Public Places ignoring cdc warnings to wear face masks and observed physical distances we
Speaking tonight with Flores Forbes. You are in for a treat. Maybe another round of applause your Detroit Red Wings overcome a couple of housekeeping things. We have a cell phone or something that might take place in the now is the time to turn an often silent day. We have the book for sale at the register and we will be signing writer afterwards. We also have flyers for Upcoming Events so we hope you can check us out here to love our event in may. When you buy a book come you not only get a great book a great out there but you support your local independent bookstore in the last big event like this one. We appreciate that. Thank you. Our interviewer for this evening is Flores Forbes can associate Vice President for Strategic Policy and Program Implementation at Columbia University. He was a leader in the black Panther Party insert fighters in prison before receiving a masters degree in urban planning from new york university. Hes the author of two books, will you die with me my life i
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Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with kate snow. Good evening on this Holiday Weekend here in the u. S. A horrific scene in baghdad, iraq, when a suicide bomber attacked a crowded shopping area shortly after midnight, coming in the midst of ramadan, the streets were filled with families out for a late night dinner. Its been a week of nearly constant news of terrorist attacks from turkey to bangladesh, and now baghdad where isis almost immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing. The u. N. Envoy for iraq calling it a heinous attempt by isis to avenge recent losses on the battlefield in iraq. Reporter baghdad skies ablaze after a powerful blast. Death and chaos on the streets. Isis claiming responsibility. Two bombs in one night. Devastation on an appalling scale, shops and restaurants reduced to rubble in the upscale neighborhood, timed for maximum impact. A refrigerator truck packed full of explosives blowing up outside of this bus
Announcer from nbc news World Headquarters in new york, this is nbc nightly news with kate snow. Good evening on this Holiday Weekend here in the u. S. A horrific scene in baghdad, iraq, when a suicide bomber attacked a crowded shopping area shortly after midnight, coming in the midst of ramadan, the streets were filled with families out for a late night dinner. Its been a week of nearly constant news of terrorist attacks from turkey to bangladesh, and now baghdad where isis almost immediately claimed responsibility for the bombing. The u. N. Envoy for iraq calling it a heinous attempt by isis to avenge recent losses on the battlefield in iraq. Reporter baghdad skies ablaze after a powerful blast. Death and chaos on the streets. Isis claiming responsibility. Two bombs in one night. Scale, shops and restaurants reduced to rubble in the upscale neighborhood, timed for maximum impact. A refrigerator truck packed full of explosives blowing up outside of this busy Shopping Mall as families