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New effort to learn once and for all if there was ever life on the red planet. And final farewell. Congressman john lewis will be laid to rest in atlanta today in a ceremony attended by three former president s. Hear lewis final message to america in a new essay released this morning. Its powerful. But first, heres todays eye opener. Its your world in 90 seconds. This is the fastest a vaccine has ever been developed. Together we will end the plague from china. We will defeat the virus. The National Death toll from the coronavirus has now passed 150,000. The president has also retweeted a tweet which said that you are misleading the american public. No, categorically, i have not misled the american public. Congressman Louie Gohmert tested positive for covid19 and he had contact with william barr without his mask. I might have put some of the virus onto the mask and breathed it in. Big tech giants testified on capitol hill on a heated hearing about whether they have too much power. Big tech is out to get conservatives. A train traveling through arizona derailed and sparked a massive fire causing a bridge to collapse. All of a sudden, i heard snap, snap, crack, sounded like it was coming off the track. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is hospitalized again. She underwent a liver procedure. All that high drive to right out of here. This game is over and all that matters. Record number of black actors are celebrating emmy nominations this year. 34 of the slots went to black actors. The highest number ever. We want every role to be played by a black actor. I wont be happy until kevin hart is playing Queen Elizabeth in the crown. On cbs this morning. The titan of the civil rights movement, the beloved georgian, an American Hero and a friend to all who sought a better, fairer, more united society. The body of congressman john lewis is now in his home district in georgia for a final goodbye. Oh, let america be america again, the land that never has been yet, and yet must be the land where every man is free. This mornings eye opener is presented by toyota. Welcome to cbs this morning. Beloved is the word as you guys both know. Memorial services began for john lewis last saturday in his hometown of troy, alabama. But today he will be laid to rest in alabama. You are looking at pictures from the Ebenezer Baptist church. Well have more on that service in just a second. We begin with the coronavirus story and the numbers are so disturbing. Its alarming new evidence of the rising toll of the coronavirus and a warning about the possible dangers ahead as schools are set to reopen. The number of americans who have died from the virus has now surpassed 150,000. Over the past month, the deaths have risen at a steady rate. The u. S. Reported more than 1400 deaths yesterday and thats the most since may 15th. That translates to nearly one person a minute. Anthony . These troubling numbers, gayle, come as local School Officials make decisions about how and when to return. Dr. Anthony fauci said its studies yesterday that children over 9 years old can transmit the virus just like adults. Our lead National Correspondent David Begnaud is in miami. David, what are we seeing there now . Well, miamidade Public Schools said theyre not even going to talk about going back to inperson classes until october. So for the start of the school year, they will do online only. Florida remains a redhot hot spot when it comes to coronavirus. And just yesterday, the state of florida set another record for the number of deaths reported in 24 hours. California, texas and florida recorded single day highs for new coronavirus deaths. And so did north carolina. Vice president mike pence visited that state wednesday with education secretary betsy devos. They were there to talk about reopening the nations schools. You know, theres not a national superintendent, nor should there be. Therefore, theres not a National Plan for reopening. Reporter so with no National Plan, local leaders in viral epicenters like miami, phoenix, los angeles and houston, are planning to delay inperson learning until later this year. Other large School Districts in philadelphia, kansas city and indianapolis are looking at similar changes. But some parents say Distance Learning is just too challenging. Sydnee burrus is a single mom balancing work and athome teaching. These worried about her daughter falling behind. Do i need to outsource other Educational Opportunities to make sure my child is learning . Reporter returning to inperson schooling would impact teachers and school staff as well. Listen to what dr. Anthony fauci told the president of the nations largest teachers union. Youre going to be actually part of the experiment of the learning curve of what we need to know. We dont have the total database of knowing what there is to expect. Reporter even as cases appear to be plateauing nationally, the White House Coronavirus task force is reportedly urging 21 states to limit gatherings and some indoor activities. And those who survive covid, like greg garfield, are pleading with people to listen to the experts. Probably the healthiest person you ever met. I had no preexisting conditions. I ski 70 to 100 days a year. How sick were you . I had sepsis, merca, a collapsed lung, i was on my death bed. Garfield was one of the first coronavirus patients in california. The 54yearold was on a ventilator for 31 days and hospitalized for more than 60. Loss of Blood Pressure caused him to lose several fingers. Doctors gave him a 1 chance of survival. My neurologist came into my room and said to me, youre a miracle. Medically speaking, you should not have been here. Whats your message to everyone watching . This is for real. This virus is no joke. Reporter what an incredible story he has. His kidneys were starting to fail. His liver starting to fail. Now he says hes practically back to 100 . Listen, back in the state of florida, they are closing all of their testing sites that are state run as of today at 5 00 p. M. Why . Because there is a tropical storm. Isaias is headed this way, expected to potentially impact florida this weekend so the testing sites will remain closed through tuesday. Jericka . Wow, another major concern for people down there. Thank you. Speaker nancy pelosi is making masks mandatory on the house floor after yet another congressman tested positive for the coronavirus. Texas republican Louie Gohmert who has been adamantly opposed to wearing a mask is a close ally of President Trump. In fact, he was about to travel with the president when he tested positive. Paula reid reports from the white house. Together we will end the plague from china. We will defeat the virus. Reporter speaking in west texas, President Trump made no mention of the texas representative who was expected to be with him just before republican representative Louie Goemert was supposed to travel on air force one with the president , he tested positive for covid19. Politico reports after the announcement, a gohmert staffer contacted them saying the congressman requires a full staff in the office and they are berated for Wearing Masks. Gohmert has often been seen not wearing a face covering. Wednesday, gohmert made the unsubstantiated suggestion his illness may have been caused by the few occasions he did wear a mask. I know moving the mask around, getting it just right, im bound to put some virus on the mask that i sucked in. Thats most likely what happened. Reporter theres no evidence to support that claim. Medical experts say Wearing Masks helps stop the spread of the virus. On tuesday, gohmert was seen walking alongside attorney general bill barr. Neither man was wearing a mask. The attorney general has so far tested negative. Gohmerts diagnosis caused nancy pelosi to issue a mask mandate for the house. As a sign of respect for the health, safety and wellbeing of others. Reporter but Mitch Mcconnell does not intend to do the same for the senate. It appears not to be necessary since everybody seems to be doing it. Reporter Congress Also remains divided on a second round of economic relief, even as enhanced Unemployment Benefits are set to expire friday. I would say theres not an agreement on anything. Reporter republicans have floated the idea of a narrow, shortterm negotiated deal, but House Speaker nancy pelosi has rejected that. She said that republicans put them up against the wall by refusing to negotiate for two months. But in a peace offering of sorts, the white house has offered Congress Additional testing capability now that over a dozen lawmakers have contracted the virus. Anthony . Paula reid, thanks. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Baden Ginsburg is said to be resting comfortably in a new york City Hospital this morning. The 87yearold associate justice had a nonsurgical procedure on a stent she received last year. The Supreme Court statement says doctors call it a common procedure to reduce the risk of infection. Earlier this month, ginsburg said she was receiving chemotherapy because her cancer had returned. Its expected she will be released from the hospital by the end of the week. For the first time ever, four of the most powerful tech ceos testified together before congress. Mark zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and mark bezos were told they have too much power and stifle competition. Nancy cordes has more. We do not retaliate or bully people. Strongly against our company culture. Reporter appearing remotely, the titans who lead google, facebook, apple and amazon insisted they do not crush their competition. That is not how we operate the business. Reporter lawmakers didnt buy it. The platforms have wielded their power in destructive, harmful ways in order to expand. Reporter the four companies combined are worth about 5 trillion drawing antitrust probes here and abroad. Amazon alone controls about 40 of u. S. Ecommerce. Amazon is the only game in town. But i completely disagree with that characterization. Reporter amazons ceo jeff bezos, the worlds richest man, was testifying before congress for the first time. He was pressed on a wall street journal report that amazon employees use Third Party Sellers data to develop their own competing products. Do you deny that report . We continue to look into that very carefully. Im not yet satisfied that weve gotten to the bottom of it, and were going to keep looking at it. Reporter republicans had a different focus. Big tech is out to get conservatives. We wont do any work to politically tilt anything one way or the other. Its against our core values. Reporter republicans argue the president and his son are being penalized on social media. Donald trump jr. Got taken down for a period of time because he put something up on the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine. Reporter the video contained false information about covid19. We do prohibit content that will lead to imminent risk of harm, and stating that there is a proven cure for covid, when there is, in fact, none, might encourage someone to go take something that could have some adverse effect. So we do take that down. Reporter this subcommittee has been investigating the Tech Industry for more than a year, and in its final report on anticompetitive practices could form the basis for future legiation. The president is now threatening to take action on his own via an executive order if congress doesnt act. Nancy, thank you. Civil rights hero john lewis will be laid to rest today in atlanta. Yesterday he was carried through the streets of the city on his way to the state capitol. The funeral will be held later this morning at Ebenezer Baptist church. Speakers lead former president s bill clinton and george w. Bush, former president barack obama will deliver the eulogy. In the New York Times this morning, lewis final essay which was set to be published on the morning of his funeral. It has an urgent message for the civil rights activists of today. He says this. Though i may not be here with you, i urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe. In my life, i have done all i can to demonstrate that the way of peace, the way of love, and nonviolence is the more Excellent Way. Now it is your turn to let freedom ring. When historians pick up their pens to write the story of the 21st century, let them say that it was your generation who laid down the heavy burdens of hate at last. And that peace finally triumphed over aggression and war. So i say to you, walk with the wind, brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide. Boy, now lets go to the Ebenezer Baptist church in atlanta. Cbs this Morning Saturday cohost Michelle Miller is outside. Michelle, those words give me goose bumps. They are so powerful and so uniquely, so uniquely john lewis. I couldnt say it better, gayle. Good morning to you. And as you well know, Ebenezer Baptist church, here where im standing, has had a longstanding history. Dr. Martin luther king jr. Preached here. Hes actually buried just next to the old sanctuary across the street. And its the church congressman lewis called home. Lewis married his wife here. They were both lifelong members and this is where the world will say goodbye to him. One by one, mourners went to the Georgia State capitol to pay their respects to the civil rights leader john lewis. A man who dedicated his entire life to fighting for equal rights. Now the boy from troy will be laid to rest in the state hes represented for more than three decades. Earlier wednesday, congressman lewis left the u. S. Capitol for the last time as his fellow Lawmakers Said goodbye. John lewis made it clear to us that when we see wrong, when we see things that need to change, we should find a way to get in the way. Mourners greeted him in atlanta lining the streets as the hearse carrying his casket rolled through downtown. It stopped briefly at a mural of lewis inscribed with the word hero. May his words, actions and legacy continue to serve as our countrys conscience. Reporter Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms praised lewis for his lifelong fight for equality which continued right up to his recent visit to black lives matter plaza in washington, d. C. Bottoms said his push to get into good trouble has inspired her actions as a leader. And so governor, when the good trouble continues, know that it is with the blessings of congressman lewis. He was warm and gentle md thoughtful. And while the nation has lost an incredible historical figure, ive lost my dear friend. Reporter former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell was friends with lewis for more than 40 years. He said lewis leaves a legacy that will rival some of the greatest icons in history. When history is written, it will reflect the great figures of the 20th century. And john lewis will be right beside those incredible figures. Of course, mayor campbell will be at the services along with ambassador andrew young, the wife of hank aaron. These were couples, really, who were best friends with the congressman and his late wife lilian. We should note that after the funeral, the motorcade will take the body of the congressman past atlanta city hall, the capitol on to South View Cemetery where his wife is buried. And several churches around the country also plan to do their part to honor the congressman today. At 11 00 a. M. During the funeral services, houses of worship plan to ring their bells for 80 seconds to honor the 80 years john lewis lived. Gayle . Michelle, i talked to ambassador young yesterday. He mentioned the conversation, the interview that he had with you. And he said, listen, we should all remember that john lewis started this work, this civil rights work at the age of 15. He made it to 80. He said that is victory. That is a celebration. And now its time for him to go home. I thought that was very well said, too. Time for that rest, yes. Very well said. His family described him as a humble, simple man, but to the very end, he devoted his life to making this world a better place for all of us. Thank you Michelle Miller. Well talk to you later on. Later this morning on cbs news well bring you congressman john lewis funeral. You can watch it right here on cbs. 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