We begin in the u. S. So which is navigating its way through a president ial transition as well as a worsening coronavirus situation so a record 100000 people were admitted to hospital on sunday with more than 2000 americans dying from the disease every day the president elect joe bidens reportedly made his pick for Health Secretary one of the incoming administrations most consequential jobs so hes eyeing californias attorney general have yet to sarah for the position in his home state some 33000000 californians are now under sweeping new restrictions private gatherings will be banned as intensive Care Capacity there continues to shrink and members of congress whove been deadlocked for months over another coronavirus aid package could on vallely bipartisan proposal as early as monday its expected to be some 908000000000. 00 in funding our White House Correspondent kelly halkett has more on bidens pick for Health Secretary. Its been a combination of surprise and controversy lets start w
A condition for arms sales to egypt as president sisi visits paris as bush fires force evacuations in australia Scientists Say 2020 is on course to be the hottest year ever. Hello we begin in the u. S. Navigating its way through a president ial transition as well as a worsening coronavirus situation a record 100000 people were admitted to hospital on sunday with more than 2000 americans dying from the disease every day so the president elect joe bidens reportedly made his pick for Health Secretary one of the incoming administrations most consequential jobs hes eyeing this man californias attorney general have you for the position well in his home states some 33000000 californians are now under sweeping new restrictions private gatherings will be banned as intensive Care Capacity their shrinks and members of congress whove been deadlocked for months over another coronavirus aid package could unveil a bipartisan proposal as early as monday its expected to be some 908000000000. 00 in fund
But is accused of turning a blind eye to egypts human rights record. And lives torn apart by war poverty and the pandemic and the urgent appeal for funds to help millions of children in the middle east and africa. And im santa how much with the sport as europe holds its qualifying draw for the 2022 world cup in qatar details coming up this hour. Welcome to the news our hope of imminent Vaccination Programs is doing the thrill to reduce the devastating Global Impact of the coronavirus Record Numbers of people are being admitted into hospital in the us tough restrictions are also coming into force in different parts of the world on monday more than 33000000 people in Southern California in the San Joaquin Valley were hit with stay at home or does restaurants a close to in person dining in many other places like hair and nails salons museums and playgrounds have been completely shot in germany a chance and has hinted that harsher regulations will be required there she said existing measur
National Defense Authorization act, and a measure ealing with the boeing max 737 crashes. Requested votes will take place after 6 00 p. M. Eastern. Live coverage of the house here on cspan. The speaker pro tempore the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by chaplain father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving and gracious lord of mercy, we give you thanks for giving us another day. In this single week, after a Long Campaign season and before breaking once again for thanksgiving, bless the members of the peoples house with focus and purpose on the issues facing them. We ask your blessing as well on those newly elected who will be joining this assembly for the 117th congress. May their transition into office be smooth and marked by the civility of Democratic Change of government which is the rightful pride of the United States of america. Lord, our nation continues to be besieged by the plague of the coronavirus. Send your spirit of peace that our people might be bro
Administrations refusal to aid his transition and the impact it could have as the nation battles the pandemic. Breaking overnight, catastrophic. Hurricane iota tears across nicaragua as a powerful category 4, ripping roofs off buildings, toppling trees and causing widespread flooding. Just ahead, the damage and where this dangerous storm is headed next. Home away from home. Dragon spacex, capture confirmed. Overnight four astronauts arrive safely for their sixmonth stay on the International Space station, leading to cheers on the ground welcome to the iss. And hugs high above. All that, plus big demand for small turkeys. The holiday dilemma facing millions of families downsizing their gatherings this year. And rokers recovery. Al joins us live for the First Time Since his cancer surgery with some very good news to share. Today, tuesday, november 17th, 2020. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb, live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Hey, guys, w