Plus, jailhouse rescue. The dramatic moment inmates came together to save the deputy who was guarding them. Mission to mars, the first of its kind trip to the red planet today. Why nasa is sending a helicopter. And bold brews. With more americans drinking at home during the pandemic, the new and unusual beer options hitting the market. Good thursday morning, everyone. We begin with the coronavirus crisis. More than 150,000 people in the United States have now died from the virus. The good news is new cases are down. The bad news is more than 1,400 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours, the most since may 15th with grim new records in texas and florida. A texas congressman who was set to fly on air force one with President Trump yesterday has now tested positive. He was seen the previous day with attorney general william barr who has now been tested. This morning a new report is expected to show the economy shrank by 35 during the second quarter, the largest decline on record.
Amy hollyfield is live in berkeley for us this morning. Reporter School Districts across the bay area are discussing this now. What will Distance Learning look like. Berkeley voted on its model last nilts. O nght. One standout headline is what they decided on high school kids. They will be doing Distance Learning for the entire semester until the december break. Middle school and Elementary School students are saying that they will be Distance Learning for the first eight week. Oltslo remotely four days a week. Elementary students not in front of the computer as much, they are saying that they will meet with their teachers live online for about 30 minutes every morning and then will be 2k3wi6 given independent assignments. The school board has set up a town hall meeting for monday to help aunts questions about this new very unique way of educating students, so a good time for parents to come and ask all their questions. Amy hollyfield, abc 7 news. And San Francisco mayor breeze says th
Put trend day too, because both of these i can celebrate today. I dont think that i have enough letters for International Friend day. Mike has on pajama pantses . No, i have pants on. That is our friend. Well let him be. Can we move on . I didnt know the library was open this early. Read. Always open. All right. Here is a look at what is going on weatherwise. Welcome to friday. International friends day, National Cheesecake day, whateer. Have a great day. 32mileperhour wind at fairfield, about 23 through the altamont pass. And you can see the clouds hanging out once again. The mist not quite as anth willll aittle bit ee o thi afternoon. There is now a clearer picture of what the start of the school year will look like for students in berkeley. The School Board Just signed off on their plan. Of course education is a big part of building a better bay area. We know a lot of families are looking for answers especially during this pandemic. Amy hollyfield is live for us in berkeley this mor
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