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>>> live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with john vause. >>> hello, everyone, and welcome tour viewers in the united states joining us on cnn international. around the world, the advice is mostly the same. the safest place to see in the new year will be at home surrounded by a small number of people. many cities, public celebrations have either been canceled or scaled back and will have tougher guidelines for revelers. hopes for partying like it was 2019 have been dashed. despite a record daily count of 74,000 new infections across new york state, the traditional ball drop in times square still scheduled to take place, but now, there are new restrictions, masks and proof of vaccination both mandatory. attendance will be kept at 15,000 and viewing areas off-limits until 3:00 p.m. the seven-day average of global infections is almost 1.2 million, the highest ever since the pandemic began. average daily cases in the u.s. have set a record for the third straight day. more than 355,000 thursday. and children, once thought to be immune from the worst of the coronavirus are now being

this is "cnn newsroom." >> live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with kim brunhuber. >>> the growinghreat of omicron is forcing governments around the world to take quick action to stop the spread. and while scientists work nonstop to answer the many questions about the variant, omicron infections are rising rapidly. but the delta variant is the main cause of surging cases right now. u.s. health systems are at risk of being overwhelmed, especially across the midwest, northeast and southwest. we'll take a closer look at the u.s. in just a moment. europe is also seeing rampant spread. the uk reported more than 90,000 new covid infections for a second day in a row. and that's prompting germany to take tough action, adding the united kingdom to its list of areas with variants of concern. only german citizens or residents will be allowed to enter germany from the uk. for more on the sky-high infection rates across the uk and a major announcement from the mayor of london i'm joined by cnn's scott mclean in london. so scott, the london mayor declaring a major incident. explain what that mea

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ahead on "cnn newsroom," coming to america. well, brand-new testing requirements will meet you at the gate before takeoff. it's an effort to curb the omicron variant. >>> reliving a nightmare. a father who lost his daughter in the parkland massacre talks about the michigan shooting and where he sees hope for compromise when it comes to gun legislation. >>> plus ash as high as roof tops. the remnants of a deadly volcano eruption in indonesia. >>> new covid testing requirements are now in effect for all travelers coming to the united states, and it's part of the effort to curb the spread of the omicron variant which has already been found in at least 16 u.s. states. now, anyone boarding a flight to the united states must have proof of a negative covid test one day or 24 hours before takeoff. plus foreign nationals must also be fully vaccinated to enter the country. but that requirement -- this is key -- is not yet in place for u.s. citizens. cnn's nadia romeo has the details. >> reporter: holiday travel plus the omicron variant c

you're watching cnn newsroom. i'm john vause.wo global figures concerns us all. global cases, averaging 1 million a day for the first time since the pandemic began. that's according to data from johns hopkins university. 5,400,000 people have lost their lives to the coronavirus in the last 21 months. several nations across europe, recording record highs of covid-19 infections. >> reporter: the omicron variant continues to drive unprecedented infection rates across europe. the french health minister saying he got vertigo looking at the latest figures. every second, two people in france were testing positive. it comes after the country recorded on tuesday, more than 200,000 positive cases in the 24-hour period, the highest number seen in france since the start of the pandemic. similar scenes here in the u.k., skyrocketing infection rates. but across the globe, these infection rates are not turning into the rate of hospitalizations and death that we've seen during previous waves. that's why prime minister boris johnson said no tough

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ahead on "cnn newsroom" -- >> trapped. please, y'all, get us some help. we're at the candle factory in mayfield. >> incredible stories of survival in kentucky and other states following a string of deadly tornadoes. plus, developing out of italy, where several buildings have collapsed early this morning. we're live with the latest. >>> and political controversy and beauty pageants don't always go hand in hand. we'll explain why this year's miss universe competition is dealing with just that. >>> we begin with the astonishing damage from one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in the u.s. in decades. at least 84 people are feared dead after a series of powerful tornadoes ravaged six states and officials say the death toll is likely to rise above 100. it's feared many of those deaths happened inside this candle factory that collapsed in mayfield, kentucky. more than 100 people were inside when the storm hit. just 40 have been pulled from the rubble. dozens more are unaccounted for. cnn spoke with one man who raced to the factory where his wife had been worki

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you're watching "cnn newsroom." high covid infections for many european countries. the uk, ireland, greece, spain, italy. among the nations reporting their highest daily case count ever. cnn has the latest from london. >> reporter: amid skyrocketing infection rates and record breaking case counts, britain's national health service says it is now on a war footing. it's preparing plans for a potential wave of omicron patients. the national health service say thing is no time to wait. preparations must go into place now. there's going to be surge hubs built, temporary stations at eight hospitals across new england. each station should be able to accommodate up to 100 more covid patients. there's more surge beds as part of this plan. up to 4,000 additional beds if they need it, out of an abundance of caution. of course, this comes as multiple european countries see massive surges in their countries, causing new year's eve cancellations across the region here in london, the fireworks will not take place this year. paris a

i'm rosemary church, and this is "cnn newsroom." just ahead, biden on the defensive. what he says about the national covid test shortage, and why president trump inspires him to run in 2024. >>> a major city in china, under strict lockdown this hour. the largest lockdown since the pandemic began. >>> heartbreak in afghanistan. 1 million young children at risk of dying from starvation. >>> live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with rosemary church. >> good to have you with us. the biden administration is struggling to deal with the surprisingly swift spread of covid cases. at the same time, is trying to reassure an exasperated american public. the president admitted during an interview with abc that nothing has been good enough. yet insisted the u.s. is better prepared now than during the earlier surges. still, long lines like these proved the demand for covid tests is far exceeding the supply. americans desperately want to spend time with their loved ones this holiday season, and feel safe doing so. here's cnn's jeff zeleny. >> reporter: joe biden acknowledging

ahead here on "cnn newsroom," the cdc is defending itself decision to reduce isolation time amid recordh case counts in the united states. >>> ghislaine maxwell found guilty on five counts, including sex trafficking of a minor for her long-time associate jeffrey epstein. >>> mourningers are gathering in south africa to pay their respects to the late archbishop desmond tutu, whose body is now lying in state. ♪ ♪ >>> so medical experts call 2021 the year of the vaccine, a chance for people to protect themselves against the coronavirus pandemic. but the year is coming to a close with an average of more than a million new infections a day right around the globe. that is an all-time high. the u.s. is also breaking records for the first time, averaging more than 300,000 new cases a day. johns hopkins reports as well that close to 490,000 cases were reported on wednesday alone. we should point out, of course, that number is the result of a lag in reporting over the christmas holidays, but it is a staggering toll nonetheless. the centers for disease control and prevention is now forecasting 44,

sing 2 >>> welcome back to "cnn newsroom." i'm isa soares.t joining us, let me bring you up to date with our top stories this hour. >>> prime minister boris johnson is facing a revolt from lawmakers in parliament, a vote on expanded measures to fight the spread of coronavirus is later today. there could be a rebuke on johnson's decision how he's handled the pandemic. >>> and the january 6 committee lawmakers on capitol hill will vote to recommend contempt charges for former chief of staff mark meadows. when the committee met for that vote, they unveiled startling text messages from the day of the capitol riot. those messages show how lawmakers, fox news personalities and even the former president's own son tried to press mark meadows to get donald trump to stop the violence. the committee's vice chairwoman republican liz cheney read the texts out loud. have a listen. >> the white house knew exactly what was happening here at the capitol. members of congress, the press, and others wrote to mark meadows as the attack was underway. one text mr.

-- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> you are live in the "cnn newsroom." i'm jim acosta in washington. in just a few hours from brond, brand-new covid testing requirements will go into effect for anyone coming into the united states. it's part of the effort to curb the new and possibly more transmissible omicron variant. these new rules mean that starting at midnight tonight, all in-bound international travelers to be u.s. must have a negative covid-19 test within one day of travel regardless of nationality or vaccination status. non-u.s. citizens must also be vaccinated. let's get right to cnn's nadia romero in atlanta. nadia, what else do we know about these new travel restrictions? i'm guessing some travelers might be confused, but they better get with the program. >> they need to get with the program if they want to come into the u.s. successfully. so let's break it down, jim. travel restrictions versus travel bans. you mentioned the travel restrictions that will begin tomorrow. we've seen them off and on with various countries throughout this pandemic

ahead on "cnn newsroom," tornados flatten towns across the central united states.'ll speak to a survivor about the hours she spent under the rubble. >>> and world leaders are putting the pressure on vladimir putin. the g7 is focused on tensions between russia and the ukraine. >>> plus deaths reported as buildings collapse in italy. rescue teams now searching for survivors. >>> we begin with the staggering damage wrought by one of the deadliest tornado outbreaks in the u.s. in decades. search and rescue efforts are set to wrap up in the coming hours after dozens of tornados ripped through six u.s. states. at least 84 people are feared dead. kentucky bore the bankrupt of the devastation and the small town of mayfield was nearly leveled by the storm. homes and businesses all reduced to piles of rubble in mere moments. the storm also flattened this candle factory in mayfield. more than 100 people were working inside when the storm hit, and dozens are still unaccounted for. and this video, it gives you a sense of the scale of those tornados. this was taken friday night

you are watching "cnn newsroom," and i'm rosemary church.ahead, ramping up restrictions as the omicron variant spreads. the united states is imposing new requirements on international travelers. we'll explain what they are. >>> the new details we are learning in the michigan school shooting, including the warning signs that were overlooked. >>> plus, remembering the life and legacy of former u.s. senator bob dole who died at the age of 98. ♪ ♪ >> announcer: live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with rosemary church. >>> good to have you with us. new covid testing requirements are now in effect for all travelers coming into the united states. it's part of the effort to curb the spread of the omicron variant which has already been found in at least 16 u.s. states. now anyone boarding a flight to the u.s. must have proof of a negative covid test one day before take-off. plus, foreign nationals must be fully vaccinated to enter the country, but that requirement is not yet in place for u.s. citizens. a travel ban is also in place for south

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cnn "newsroom" continues with my friend amara walker right now. >>> you're live in the cnn "newsroom." i am amara walker in atlanta. merry christmas to you. >>> any minute now, president biden will be speaking virtually with service members around the world on this christmas day. you can see live pictures as they get that address ready. we'll bring that to you live as soon as it happens. >>> we're beginning with new covid cases racing toward a record high in the u.s. and the fast spreading omicron variant. the u.s. is averaging more than 182,000 new cases a day. that is a 48% jump from last week. also, covid deaths are up more than 30% from a week ago but are still far from where they were at the peak of the pandemic. we're heading to the white house and president biden there with first lady jill biden getting ready to virtually meet with service members from around the world to give them a christmas message. let's listen in. >> it is my distinct honor and privilege to introduce the president of the united states and first lady of the united states. ma'am? >> hi, merry christmas. how

your rewards. >>> welcome back to "cnn newsroom." i'm isa soares.f you're just joining us, let me bring you up to date with our top stories this hour. >>> the european commission has authorized the novavax covid vaccine making it the first protein vaccine available in the eu. this will be the fifth vaccine available for use across the blok. the -- bloc. the u.s. is seeing an increase in omicron variant in 38 states. new cases are omicron, but the delta still accounts for most cases overall. >>> we are tracking developments this hour at the white house after a staff member who is a close contact of president joe biden tested positive for covid-19. cnn's nikki carvajal has more from washington. >> reporter: president biden flew on air force one with this mid-level staffer on friday before they tested positive for covid on monday. that is according to the white house. president biden has since tested negative via a pcr test and will test again on wednesday. in the meantime, the white house says biden will continue with his schedule as normal. besides w

you are watching cnn newsroom.e where gabriel boric's supporters are celebrating his presidential victory. at 35 years of age, the former student activist turned legislator will become the youngest president of chile since the country's return to democracy in 1990. far right presidential candidate jose cast conceded on sunday evening. boric will replace the outgoing president who is set to leave office in march. the election is one of the most polarized in decades and comes amid social unrest in chile over inequality and political discontent. we'll go live now to santiago where we've been covering this election. in the end it was a clear win for the left. >> reporter: yes, michael, how are you? it was clear and it was quick and less than two hours after polls closed the losing candidate jose antonio kast already conceded and shortly thereafter the current president had reached out to gabriel boric not calling him on the phone. that is old fashioned now but through a video conference call televised nationally and co

you're watching "cnn newsroom," and we begin with breaking news. a dangerous night across the central u.s. millions of people at risk from a powerful storm system with more than 20 tornadoes reported across five states. have a look at this video. in the background there, yep, you can see a tornado in the darkness. it makes it harder to see, and it does make it even more dangerous as well. at least two people have been killed in arkansas, one at a dollar general store, another at a nursing home where 20 other people were injured or rescued. in illinois, emergency crews are searching for people feared trapped inside a damaged amazon warehouse. some family members of those who work there still waiting on word from loved ones. >> yeah, it was lightning bad. we lost power for about two hours now, and then my phone died. so it's like i have no idea to get a hold of him. i have no idea what's going on, and beerwe're just worried sick. we just want to know if he's okay. >>> meanwhile, we're learning that a train derailed in western kentucky during the seve

ok. ♪ i only have eyes for you ♪ > >>> welcome back to cnn newsroom.rnado that swept across eight states. there are also stories of selflessness and survival emerging from the destruction. cnn's brynn gingras had people sharing their stories with her also. brynn, tell me what happened? >> reporter: that particular couple you're talking about, it's a couple with a six-year-old daughter. they got warning about the ststorm coming to them from the news. they decided to take shelter in a storm basement, and i want you to hear from them how they survived this storm. >> me and our daughter were sitting on that pallet. this door here is what kept us alive, basically, along with him because he was holding it with a lanyard, just a lanyard. >> i've never felt anything like that in my life. it felt like there was ten grown men outside this door trying to pull on the hinges. >> reporter: so he's holding the door shut. you're holding your six-year-old daughter. can you just describe it being a mom? [ crying ] >> we were just -- i just told her to close her eyes and

ahead right here on "cnn newsroom," the cdc cutting covid isolation and quarantine time in half just as more and more people get sick with the omicron variant. >>> a 14-year-old girl out shopping for a birthday dress shot and killed by police. we'll show you the hard-to-watch body cam footage released by the lapd. >>> plus the latest victims of america's epidemic of gun violence. multiple people killed in denver, colorado. we'll tell you how police say it unfolded. >>> the u.s. is now averaging nearly 200,000 new covid infections each and every day, but that's not stopping the centers for disease control from cutting the isolation time for people who test positive. the cdc now recommends isolating for five days rather than ten as long as a person has no symptoms -- and this is key -- wears a mask for the next five days. listen. >> it just makes sense if you keep them out for five days, keep them isolated for five days, then get them back doing their job, doing their work, keeping a mask on to protect themselves from infecting other individuals. >> so meantime, testing in the united s

i'm michael holmes, and this is "cnn newsroom." ♪ >> announcer: live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroomwith michael holmes. >>> not a wave but a covid tsunami. that is the warning from one u.s. health expert as the omicron variant threatens to plunge the country into yet another covid emergency. the delta variant is already driving a surge in cases and hospitalizations, but experts say omicron will overtake delta soon, straining a health care system that's already at the brink. that's why officials say it is more important than ever for americans to get vaccinated and boosted. and new numbers underscore why that is so. according to data from the cdc, unvaccinated people are 20 times more likely to die from covid than people who have been fully vaccinated and boosted. and yet around 70% of fully vaccinated americans still haven't gotten that extra dose. >> we could be in for an ominous winter season and a kind of grim beginning of the new year. there are still so many now vaccinated but still not boosted folks out there. i wish everybody would go and get vaccine tomorrow. we've got plent

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your rewards. >>> welcome back to "cnn newsroom." i'm isa soares.ing us, let me bring you up to date with our top stories this hour. >>> a michigan community is mourning the four people killed tuesday. seven others were injured. ethan crumbly is facing first degree murder and terrorism charges. >>> the united states confirmed its first omicron coronavirus case. dr. fauci said they were fully vaccinated and recently traveled from africa. we'll bring that live in the coming hours. >>> meanwhile, the president of vaccine maker moderna says the omicron variant is giving his company kconcern. boosters will provide at least some extent of protection. have a listen. >> what is clear right now, we're in the throes of a pandemic and the virus continues to mutate and evolve, and breakthrough some of our defenses. whether it's vaccine-induced or previous infection induced. so in the face of all that force of infection, that much virus circulating, we do believe it is important that we continue to boost populations because we have seen the damage that can be wr

you are watching "cnn newsroom," and i'm rosemary church.t ahead, whether it's delta or omicron, new waves of of covid-19 are gripping the globe. we look at some of the restrictions in effect and what experts say needs to be done. >>> u.s. senator joe manchin faces blistering criticism after saying he won't vote for president joe biden's build back better plan. we will look at what it means for the biden agenda. >>> plus chinese tennis star peng shuai walks back allegations of sexual assault. why she says this was all a misunderstanding. >> announcer: live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom," with rosemary church. >>> good to have you with us. well, not a wave but a covid tsunami. that is the warning from one u.s. health expert as the omicron variant threatens to plunge the country into yet another covid emergency. the delta variant is already driving a surge in cases and hospitalizations. but experts say omicron will overtake delta soon, straining a health care system that's already at the brink. and that's why officials say it's more i

ahead on "cnn newsroom," the u.s. on alert with covid cases surging ahead of a busy holiday week, americans are in encouraged to prepare for tough times ahead. the story is the same in europe as protests rock in reaction to tighter restrictions. we'll have the latest in live reports from london and rome. >>> and with afghans facing their first winter back under taliban control, the humanitarian crisis looms. we'll hear the stark warning from one aid group. >> announcer: live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with kim brun huber. >> we begin with the growing threat of the omicron variant. cases are rising quickly around the globe less than a month after it was first detected. in the u.s., experts are warning that americans could be facing a dark winter as omicron collides with the surge of the delta variant. the country is now averaging more than 125,000 new cases a day. cases are rising especially fast in the north, midwest, and south, but experts say that's mostly being feudal by the delta variant, not omicron.

ahead on "cnn newsroom." ending 2021 like it began with covid cases surging in the u.s., difficulties getting tests, and healthcare workers pushed to the brink. president biden won't be ringing in the new year with a build back better victory. the democrats are plotting a new path forward to try and get his signature bill passed. and truck driver sentenced to 110 years following a fatal crash. now, a public outcry and a district attorney pushing the court to reduce his time behind bars. >>> live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with kim brunhuber. >>> all right. we begin this hour with the growing concern over the rapid spread of the omicron variant in the u.s. it's driving daily covid infections to highs, not seen since last january. this is the scene at testing sites around the country. long lines with people often having to wait hours to get tested. the white house is facing increased criticism over its handling of covid testing. here is what top health expert dr. anthony fauci had to say. >> we sho

and just ahead right here on "cnn newsroom." >> now we are facing the challenges of this new variant, we can put this behind us, i hope. >> what people shouldn't forget, number one, we have tools to protect ourselves. we have to double down on using them. vaccinations, masks, testing. >> what everybody didn't see is how rapidly and aggressively delta would come into the country. we made that mistake. i made that mistake. >> president biden unveiling yet another new covid strategy as the omicron variant hits the united states. can it help in this new one? >>> alec baldwin speaks out on the shooting of the movie "rust." he said he never pulled the trigger. >>> she was sold into marriage to a 55-year-old man while the cameras were rolling. they speak to cnn exclusively about this. >> announcer: live from london, this is "cnn newsroom" with isa soares. >> hello, everyone. it is friday, december 3rd. we begin with the united states president joe biden's new winter plan to fight the coronavirus pandemic. now, he outlined the approach as now five u.s. states are reporting cases of the fast-s

and this is "cnn newsroom." the severity of the omicron variant is up for debate. in a cnn exclusive, the latest in the january 6th investigation drawing scrutiny, a former trump cabinet member who denies sending it. >>> plus, a suspect in the assassination of haiti's en

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