1000 new cases a day i would not be surprised if we go up to 100000. 00 the day. Schools reopen in thailand but some coronavirus restrictions remain in place well have a live update. Mourning in the streets about is about a popular ethiopian singer known for his political songs a shock that. Hong kong is marking the 23rd anniversary of the citys return to chinese rule just hours after a sweeping National Security law was imposed its chief executive carol lam described the passing of the law as the most Important Development since the handover small groups of demonstrators gathered in the city to denounce the legislation they say the road hong kongs freedoms and shot as its status as a Major International financial center. But chinese legislators drafted hong kongs National Security law in secret without any input from the citys legislature and at record speed its details became known only after it was inactive the law will punish loosely defined crimes such as subversion secession and
Begin the annexation of parts of the occupied west bank. Police in hong kong have detained dozens of people as demonstrators protest the strict new security law imposed by china demonstrators were met by heavy Police Presence as they gathered to protest the war the legislation targets crimes of secession terrorism subversion and collusion with Foreign Forces it came into force just hours before the city marked the anniversary of its return to chinese rule. Some food for home on the one thing the central authorities are determined to see an end to the chaos and riots over the past year and secondly the central authorities are determined to protect the majority of law abiding citizens in hong kong they should be protected from a handful of people who are causing harm and damage. Or get the very latest on the new law and the protests from our correspondents in hong kong and beijing shortly but 1st a dream brown begins our coverage. 23 years after hong kong returned to chinese rule the mai
Evening hours. Now on abc 7 news live desk update. A new shelter in place order is in effect for much of the bay area. Here at the live desk, im breaking down the new restrictions that are in place. So, first off, well start with this. Health officials in seven bay area counties have extended their stay in place now, moving forward some of the new rules here. Playgrounds and dog parks are closed. Golf courses, tennis and basketball courts, pools and rock climbing walls are also closed. We spoke with people who are not happy about this. Closing the dog park seems draconian. Do we need to do that . When you are walking on a trail, how often do you get within six feet of people . I will support it, but im not happy about it. I would assume it is based on valid data. Essential businesses like Grocery Stores can stay open, but they must have social distancing protocols and limits on buying certain items and you cannot bring reusable bags. We should mention that most construction is prohibit
Injury. Grays death led to days of unrest. Is he the thirtpolice officer to stand trial in the case. So far none have been convicted. A masked german a gunman in germany i should said is dead after taking hostages an at a theater. He was shot dead by police and none of the other people were harmed. Its not certain if the rifle he was carrying was real. Officials are down playing suggestions that this was a terror attack. They say it was just a confused individual acting alone. And the leader of a utah Militia Group has been charged with attempting to blow up a federal building. Federal Authorities Say that will for two months, William Keibler has been planning to attack the bureau of Land Management in arizona. On monday, he drove nearly 300 miles so a bomb could allegedly be placed at the building. Authorities say he kept pushing the detonation button but the bomb was faking. Police are on the lookout for Sinead Oconnor after getting a call from irish authorities that the troubled sin
Winds. Something that a lot of people will be watching as we head into the labor day weekend. Back to you. Erika, thank you. 4 31 is the time. A reminder, the redskins play tonight at 8 00 p. M. Well air that game here on nbc4. The final preseason game against the buccaneers was moved up because of weather concerns in florida. As a result of the game tonight, americas got talent will move to tomorrow night at 8 00. For other changes, check out the nbc washington app. I watched that last night. Stayed up way too late. Watched what . Americas got talent. Chuck bell is here. Thanks, angie. Amazing, a strong word today. Clear skies this morning. The u. S. Capitol in downtown washington, 75 degrees downtown. Mid to upper 60s in most of the outlying suburbs. Four things to know about the weather. Another summer sizzler. Weve had 22 every this month. Today will make it 23. Thats the most ever. Tomorrow begins september, a new month. It will feel like a new month. A new feel to it. The tropics