We try to live in the moment, to not miss whats right in front of us. At mutual of america, we believe taking care of tomorrow can help you make the most of today. Mutual of america financial group, Retirement Services and investments. Additional support has been provided by consumer cellular. And by and by the corporation for public broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the american people. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Sreenivasan good evening, and thank you for joining us. The average number of daily confirmed Coronavirus Infections in the United States continues to trend down from new highs seen in late july. Covid19related hospitalizations are also declining, even as deaths, which lag behind, remain high. But despite the positive signs, Public Health officials are worried about continued issues with testing. Across the u. S. , the number of covid19 tests has fallen, on average, from highs in late july, to about 710,000 tests ear
In their homes. Cbss Astrid Martinez starts us off tonight from new york. Astrid, good evening. Reporter good evening, jericka. And although it weakened the remnants of ophelia still impacting the east coast. Nearly 9 Million People are under coastal flooding alerts. Tonight, tens of thousands of people along the east coast are still without power. After dealing with 24 hours of destructive winds, heavy rain and severe flooding. In virginia a state of emergency was declared. Overnight in North Carolina roads were submerged. More than 40 Car Accidents reported in raleigh. The most serious, when a tree fell on this car. The driver crashed, now hospitalized with a head injury. In greenville a small pitbull terrier found tied to a fence was rescued just in time from rising waters. Another dramatic rescue in cape lookout. A helicopter lighting the way for the coast guard to rescue five people, including three children stranded on a 38foot catamaran. Parts of maryland seeing extended periods
The events of january 6th, 2021, and the violent assault on our nations capitol a Pivotal Moment in american history. More than 1,100 people have been charged with crimes in connection with that day. 600 have been convicted and sentenced. But its the fate of one man, former president donald trump, and the role he might have played in trying to overturn the 2020 election that could well determine where our country goes from here. A trial for mr. Trump could take place as soon as march, and when and if that trial takes place, a key witness for the prosecution may be former white house aide Cassidy Hutchinson. This morning shell tell her story to our tracy smith. You are watching the Capitol Building get defaced over a lie. Reporter Cassidy Hutchinson stunned the political world with her testimony about january 6th and then she vanished. You couldnt go back to your apartment . I could not go back to my apartment. I ended moving to atlanta for several months. Part is for security. Reporter
Its part of the solution, not part of the problem. Thats true except that soft drinks are the number one source of calories consumed by americans every year. Mmhmm. And then, watch this, everybody, please, watch this. A crowd at a College Basketball game rushing the court after a big win. It doesnt realize though that a young fan in a wheelchair is being crushed in that stampede. Oh, my gosh. Well show you how a star player came to the rescue. Got enveloped there. Yep. First, lets get to the big headline. Im showing it right here. You can see it. Lance admits to vile betrayal. Youll see a lot of the livestrong bracelets. Livestrong, lie long, perhaps. Some are calling it the greatest deception in sports history. Just as justice officials are recommending that the department join a federal lawsuit against the disgraced cyclist. Armstrong admitted to doping in a noholdsbarred interview with oprah on monday. And abcs neal karlinsky, who had covered the twists and turns of armstrongs story