In the hospital speaks out. Back in the spotlight First Lady Melania Trump taking center stage at the Republican Convention, making the case for her husbands reelection. This as two upcoming books put her marriage and private life under the microscope. Plus, secretary of state mike pompeos Unprecedented Convention speech violating protocol and sparking sharp criticism. Major testing change. The new covid guidelines from the cdc say even if you may have been exposed to the virus you dont need a test if you dont have symptoms. This as cases are rising at colleges across the country, and now Health Officials are warning about the dangers of flu season colliding with the pandemic. New fallout. Jerry falwell jr. s former pool attendant and Business Partner who revealed the sordid details of an alleged group affair, now lashing out, claiming that the couple pursued him and calling the top conservative evangelical leader a predator as Becki Falwell speaks out for the first time. Battle over B
This crisis began. In the last week alone, 4. 4 Million People filed for Unemployment Benefits. Thats more than 26 million americans that are now out of work. Tonight, the u. S. House approved another 484 billion, much of it for a loan program to help Small Businesses pay their workers. But several Southern States are worried its not enough, and theyre moving forward with plans to reopen businesses, even os the death toll continues to grow. More than 47,000 americans have now been killed by the virus, and confirmed cases in the u. S. 6ow top 860,000. But there is some Surprising New evidence tonight suggesting even more people may have been infected. Test results in new york city show one in five people appear to have antibodies for covid19. And the governor there says that means millions of new yorkers may have had the virus and recovered, without even knowing it. And we were struck by this 97 cents for 97 cents for a gallon of gas in michigan. That is the lowest price since the 90s.
Testing capacity in the u. S. Hunger in america heartbreaking images of long lines for food donations, and how a renowned chef sprang into action, after seeing our report on a pantry that ran out of igod. New covid19 symptoms what were learning tonight about the virus. It doesnt just attack the lungs. Important warning signs to look out for. And were going to end tonight with the strange things that happen when humans and their furry best friends are forced to spend every hour together. Its a story thats doggone perfect. S this i this is the cbs evening news with Norah Odonnell, reporting from the nations capital. S capital. Odonnell good evening, and thank you for joining us. Were going to begin with two staggering numhatilustrate the l the coronavirus is having on american life. As we come on the air tonight, one in every six American Workers has lost a job since this crisis began. In the last week alone, 4. 4 Million People filed for Unemployment Benefits. Thats more than 26 million
Vaccine in just months, not years. And gametime decision. Well take you inside the huddle with nfl commissioner Roger Goodell about when america might be ready for some football again. After last nights drafrkt, people are excited. But first, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. So well see what happens. I told him very distinctly, i said mike was there. I said you do what you think is best. Several Southern States moving forward with plans to reopen businesses, even as the death toll continues to grow. This is a reckless step that will lead to more infections and unfortunately more preventable deaths. With Small Businesses still left waiting for help, Congress Approves hundreds of billions of dollars in additional funding. At the White House Briefing, President Trump said the u. S. Is doing a, quote, great job on testing. The president also suggested using disinfectants as a treatment. Sounds interesting to me, so well see. But the whole concept of the way it goes in one
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