we have a lot to tell you about tonight starting with miguel almaguer. >> reporter: tonight, los angeles home to 4 million people becoming the nation's first major city to offer free coronavirus testing to all residents. the massive move to screen citizens followed by the mayor of jersey city who says testing everyone is key to getting the economy back on track. with more drive-up sites in states like wisconsin, in new york the epicenter of the national outbreak, free testing for all is not available. today, in an unprecedented move, the governor says starting next week, the city's subway system will be shut down from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. amid scenes like these of the homeless asleep on trains. >> let's clean, disinfectant those trucks, those buses and trains every 24 hours. why? because that's the way we best protect the health of our essential workers. >> reporter: with the national death toll climbing over 60,000, the state by state approach to reopening night and day. just as officials in texas announced beaches will reopen tomorrow, today the governor of california ordered beaches

we have it all covered and begin with nbc's miguel almaguer. >> reporter: as americans mark memorial day, crowds gathered across the country, a troubling celebration during a national health crisis. at lakes of the ozarks in missouri, little social distancing and few were wears masks. this waterfront community now the center of outrage after a party during a pandemic >> my buddy said i heard it's packed let's check it out we walked through a crowd, go upstairs and look over to the pool, absolutely packed. >> reporter: as a restless nation battles quarantine fatigue, more states are easing restrictions but for some, it came too fast. >> this is truly the wild west. it went from kind of a lockdown to just total chaos. >> reporter: the resort town of lake geneva, wisconsin flooded by visitors after the state's supre ru down stay at home restrictions. >> we had to literally close our doors and stop letting people in the building several different times. >> reporter: on some of the most iconic beaches in southern california, memorial day is always drawn a crowd, but this year, you must we

here is miguel almaguer. >> reporter: tonight as our country faces an unprecedented health crisis, ouration is divided into regions of progress and set backs. in the south hospitalizations are up in several states today in montgomery, alabama, one hospital reaching capacity in the icu after patients were transferred 90 miles away to birmingham a big surge for a small region. >> i think we've entered a dangerous stage of this virus in the past week, we had a nearly 100% increase in those with covid-19 being in our hospital system. >> reporter: in wisconsin where the state fair has been cancelled for the first time in 169 years, the state is experiencing a spike in hospitalizations since safer at home orders ended. colorado now identifying 225 active outbreaks many connected to large facilities like amazon, senior centers and prisons. in north carolina where a large crowd gathered at a speedway, hospitalizations just hit an all time high. >> as we test more, we'll find more cases, but hospitalizations are more objective measure of what the national trend is. >> reporter: in massachusetts

miguel almaguer tonight on a nation fractured. >> reporter: with more than half our nation imp l.ing plans on how to restart local economies the fusing patchwork of who is open and how americans feel about getting back to business depends on where you live as pockets of protests grow louder to reopen the country gyms in washington, pubs in maine and salons in texas are flouting mandates to stay closed sheri baldridge owns a cafe in california >> i mean i'm going to be homeless if i don't open my business back up >> reporter: though some restaurants are busy according to a new poll 78% of americans say they're uncomfortable going out to eat while 56% say they are comfortable going to the grocery store. most believe gyms, theaters and barbershops should not yet be allowed to reopen in michigan 77-year-old carl manke says he has no choice. >> i'm trying to make a living >> reporter: as retailers like nordstrom prepare to go cashless installing plex ae glass 66% of americans say they're uncomfortable going to a clothing store starting friday in california more retailers can offer curbsid

highly conflicted, eager to get on with life and many worried about the silent spread here is miguel almaguer. >> reporter: tonight, connecticut joining the rest of the nation, the last state to begin the poping. shopping malls and restaurants getting back to business. >> i couldn't wait i saw in the news they were open. i said i'll going to go. >> reporter: the 58-day lockdown in connecticut is hardly all but lifted leading to protest outside the capitol where salon owners who offered free haircuts are being cut out from evening a living while many are excited to get back outside. >> that time people need to be in nature and see people. >> reporter: a new poll finds more than half of americans fear a new spike in covid cases as restrictions are eased. with every state in the nation now partially reopened, closures drastically vary this week alaska is open for all business, but in hawaii, the governor just extended a 14-day quarantine for tourists arriving through june locals finally allowed back on the beaches. >> people are social distancing we're enjoying the beautiful weather, and i could

tonight the fight over reopening getting uglier than ever miguel almaguer, nbc news, los angeles. >>> flow to the troubling news tonight for families trying to put food on the table while consumer prices overall have been going down over this there's been a spike in food prices, the highest spike in decades. our sam brock tonight where where you'll see the biggest changes. >> reporter: at grocery stores it's not just the pl plexiglass and social distancing higher. >> the eggs used to be $149 for the medium ones and now it's $7 for the jumbo. >> reporter: grocery sales skyrocketing 83% in the middle of march when many stay at home orders went into effect have you noticed a small change or a big change >> no, it's a big change when i used to buy a ball of meat today i'm paying over $7 >> reporter: compared to last year prices are up for eggs, bread, chicken and milk in fact in just one month the average price of a dozen eggs just 16%, more than $7 in some places pole trow, fish, meat and eggs were up more than 4%. cereal and bakery products saw the largest monthly increase ever. even th

miguel almaguer, nbc news, los angeles. >>> as the nation marked that milestone, president trump was in florida for the spacex launch that was ultimately scrubbed by weather late today and just in, the white house saying the president will sign an executive order concerning social media as he escalates his feud with twitter. here is peter alexander. >> reporter: ahead of today's scrubbed launch, president trump touring nasa's campus striking an uplifting note. >> great achievement for our country and our country is number one. >> reporter: members of the president's family traveling with him wearing masks. the first lady seen wearing her mask aboard marine one. the very day the country marks that tragic milestone, 100,000 lives lost to the coronavirus. and today, the president hosted new york governor andrew cuomo at the white house. >> it was about how do we super charge the reopening, especially in new york which has been hardest hit. >> reporter: no drama there but the president is escalating another battle with twitter after the company for the first time posted fact check labels

here is miguel almaguer >> reporter: after scenes like these in california where stores defied stay-at-home orders, tonight, more states eased restrictions to jump start local economies. today, construction resumed in michigan tomorrow in iowa dental services and tanning facilities can get back to business most of the country partially reopening by sunday. >> we got to get going and open up some stuff. >> reporter: the national shift towards a new normal comes as the death toll in new york tops 20,000 new data shows 66% of recent covid-19 hospital admissions are from residents who say they had been staying home. >> maybe we were going to find a higher percentage of essential employees who were getting sick that's not the case. >> reporter: with new cases surging in states like minnesota, nebraska, iowa and wisconsin, health experts say expect a spike in covid cases as states loosen restrictions >> if it really picks up, it's very hard to stop again. >> reporter: in california where statewide hospitalizations are flat, the number of positive cases here in los angeles is up, and the state loc

miguel almaguer, nbc news, los angeles. >> reporter: i'm blayne alexander as states and stores start to reopen, things are looking very different. at malls, masks, blocked off areas and areas taped to the ground are the norm trying to strike that balance between the safety of americans and the health of the economy. and for some, lining up to get inside, it's working. >> we're probably going to get viewed as not doing what we should by getting out, but we're going to do it anyway. >> reporter: but open malls do not mean open stores at these two shopping centers near atlanta, only a hand full of stores were open. >> not normal. >> reporter: many of the big chains still shuttered but macy's, america's largest department store chain opened 68 locations today. most fitting rooms will be closed and any clothing tried on or returned will be held for 24 hours before going on the shelf. no more services that require close contact like makeup trials, fittings and alterations and plexi glass barriers best buy will open 200 stores this month but shopping by appointment only costco is resuming n

here's miguel almaguer >> reporter: tonight growing concern amid a grim milestone as the u.s.rs 100,000 covid related deaths while scenes like these fuel a new spike in infections. with americans choosing not to social distance amid massive holiday crowds in st. louis county where health officials called these revelers reckless there is now a 14-day self-quarantine for anyone who broke safety protocols at lake of the ozarks >> you see no masks here you see no fear. we're all just embracing it >> reporter: as many defy local mandates the number of new coronavirus cases is rising in several states as more americans are being tested in arkansas the governor says they are experiencing a dangerous second peak. in alabama the outlook also worsening >> 80% of our deaths have taken place just in this month alone. >> reporter: while the world health organization warns of a second peak of infections in countries where restricts are eased too quickly today a return to the new york stock exchange where stocks soared and fewer traders wuere on the floor taking precautions. in nearby new ro

miguel almaguer, nbc news, los angeles. >>> in 60 seconds a father and son now charged with murder in the shooting of an unarmed black man in georgia and the key role of that video of the confrontation. >>> also, the mother's day snowstorm on the move. >>> back with the father and son charged with murdering many a black man in georgia it happened two months ago but the arrest of the murder of arbery is coming this week. >> reporter: handcuffed and appearing on video in jail both were denied bail both father and son charged with felony murder. they were arrested thursday at their georgia home more than ten weeks after their fatal confrontation with ahmaud arbery. mcmichael thought he was a burglary suspect so they gathered his gun and shot him he said arbery was attacked by travis and he was unarmed out on a sunday afternoon jog. >> i think the video released is absolutely essential. >> reporter: today, relief for arbery's family who says this is just the first step. what do you ultimately want to see? >> them never come home again. >> reporter: the shooting happened in february but af

here is miguel almaguer. >> reporter: with our nation anxious and cautious about getting back to work, tonight the delicate balance between protecting the health of americans and economy is creating a deep divide after the highest single-day death toll in illinois, stay-at-home orders remain in effect but in east peoria the mayor is urging businesses to ignore the governor's orders. >> we don't follow guidelines, we could get huge fines. >> reporter: the mixed messages come as 10,000 americans died of coronavirus complications every five days over the last month in texas where covid cases surged 35% since last week, the defiance has led to detention. >> i'm not closing the store. >> reporter: after shelley luther opened her doors in dallas, the judge put the salon owner behind bars for seven days at this west virginia barbershop, customers are crossing the pennsylvania state line to get a haircut. in california, this was the scene to get into a mall that should not have been open with the lockdown looming over businesses in los angeles, more and more say they won't survive the crisis.

miguel almaguer, nbc news, los angeles. >> reporter: this is stephanie ruhle, as some states are openingsome are closing. el fresco is not. >> we have the space to do what's required to distance. >> reporter: it's an effort to help restaurant's bottom line and attract customers. >> my concern is being in an enclosed space as you eat and can't have a mask. >> this creates a safe environment for people to feel comfortable about getting out. >> reporter: florida allowed dining rooms to be at 25% capacity next week next week it goes to 50 but that won't cut it for many restaurants that have been closed or limited to carry out. >> since covid, we've been roughly 60 to 70% down. >> reporter: say tampa is shutting down streets, part of the pilot program to give restaurants and retailers more space. some of america's biggest city closed streets to car traffic and from coast-to-coast despite the risks, more are considering going a step further exploring ways to let businesses use public spaces. expect to see more streets, sidewalks and parking lots transform into places for shopping and socially

here is miguel almaguer. >> reporter: as more of the nation reopens today, there is caution, confusion and concern. in states like arizona, pools, spas and gyms got back to business with restrictions. >> so thrilled and excited. >> reporter: in ohio more retailers were back on the job while in oklahoma, they're rolling the dice on gambling reopening casinos. >> we're taking temperatures at the door we've limited the amount of guests that can come into the facility. >> reporter: some worry the push to make money comes at the cost of public health as restrictions are being lifted, new hot spots with significant spikes in coronavirus cases are emerging in the heartland the staggered reopening of the nation sparking dueling protests to both speed up and slow down the push to get americans back to work. in fresno, california a city councilman sited for misdemeanor battery after this confrontation with protesters on his porch. in los angeles, the concert season is cancelled at the famed hollywood bowl for the first time in nearly a century. this as 25 miles of coastline reopen to the public

here's miguel almaguer. >> with more than half our nation implementing plans on how to restart local economies, the confusing patchwork of who is open and how americans feel about getting back to business depends on where you live. as pockets of protests grow louder, gyms in washington, pubs in maine and salons in texas are clouding mandates to stay closed this woman owns a cafe in california. >> i'm going to be homeless if i don't open my business back up. >> though some restaurants are busy, 78% of americans are uncomfortable going out to eat while 56% say they are comfortable going to the grocery stores most believe gyms, theaters and barber shops should not be allowed to open. in michigan this man has to choice. >> i'm not trying to be i -- i'm trying to make a living. >> as nordstrom installs plexiglas and requires masks, 67% of americans are uncomfortable going to a clothing store. >> starting friday in california, more retailers can offer curbside pickup. but in big cities like los angeles, only restaurants can do that fort foreseeable future amazon confirming -- the news come

is miguel almaguer. >> reporter: tonight, iowa, utah, wyoming and maine becoming the latest states to ease at home orders while implementing new restrictions hoping to get the economy back on track in wyoming barbershops and hair salons can open doors. by monday, nearly 30 states home to roughly 150 million people will start getting back to business in a new normal in arkansas at fitness centers, members must have their temperatures checked at the door, wear masks when exercising and stay 12 feet away from one another. in texas, restaurant owners are hungry for business. >> i anticipate this being pretty intense over the next couple weeks as we try to navigate this and keep everyone safe. >> reporter: this week nearly 2,000 americans died every day from complications of the virus including paul kerry, a colorado paramedic who was infected while volunteering in new york city. while cases climb in hot spots like new york, protests to end stay-at-home orders are erupting. >> we have to learn to live with the virus or we're going to kill the economy. >> reporter: in michigan where armed d

here's nbc's miguel almaguer. >> reporter: los angeles, home to 4 million people, becoming the nation's first major city to offer free coronavirus testing to all residents the massive move to screen citizens followed by the mayor of jersey city, who says testing everyone is key to getting the economy back on track. with more driveup sites in states like wisconsin, in new york, the epicenter of the national outbreak, free testing for all is not available in an unprecedented move, the governor says starting next week the city subway system will be shut down from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. amid scenes like these of the homeless asleep on trains. >> let's clean, disinfect the trucks, the buses and trains every 24 hours why? because that's the way we best protect the health of our essential workers. >> reporter: with the national death toll climbing over 60,000, the state by state approach to reopening night and day. just as officials in texas announce beaches will reopen, the governor of california ordered beaches closed in orange county, citing scenes like these. but local officials say it is

miguel almaguer. >> reporter: "usa today" putting a face on the devastating loss.this jam-packed pool party in missouri prompting health officials in st. louis county to issue a travel alert and issue a 14-day self-quarantine over. overnight the owner of the bar posting a message, saying in part that he stands by his decision to host the party, and that no laws were broken. that post also referencing an earlier statement from the local sheriff, saying it is the right and responsibility of each individual to make decisions about going out. tyler was at that party, and plans to take a covid test today. >> i don't think personally i will get really sick. if i do, i have to live with the consequences of my actions. >> reporter: now with more americans being tested, the number of new coronavirus cases is climbing in several states. in alabama the situation is getting worse. >> 80% of our deaths have taken place just in this month alone. >> reporter: the governor in arkansas says they're experiencing a dangerous second peak, while in new rochelle, new york, the first cit

as miguel almaguer explained, she may end up serving no prison time. >> reporter: after months of a bitter battle in court, a dramatic about face. hollywood star lori loughlin and fashion designer husband, pleading guilty. they rigged the admissions system to get daughters into usc, the sudden plot twist for the actress leaves her with two months in prison, $150,000 fine, and 100 hours of community service. her husband, recorded on wire tap, agreed to five months behind bars, $250,000 fine, and 250 hours of community service. former federal prosecutor, francie hake says the covid crisis will likely effect prison time. >> the lawyers will probably successfully argue there's a risk to her health in prison. >> reporter: the plea deal comes after the government released new evidence, including photos of the couple's daughters who were not charged prosecutors say they posed as crew recruits, while their parents paid a half million to get them fraudulently admitted after a growing number of parents, including oscar nominee felicity huffman pled guilty and spent 11 days in prison, laughlin and he

restrictions as one governor warns of new infections and deaths we get the latest new from nbc's miguel almaguer. >> reporter: tonight as states across the nation face pressure to reopen local economies amid the confusion and confrontations, there is celebration in wisconsin, bars and other retailers are now getting back to business after the state supreme court rejected a stay at home extension that would have prevented scenes like this. >> i don't think the risk presents any higher than me going to a grocery store. >> reporter: the governor who notes the state has one of the lowest number of coronavirus cases per capita in the midwest says the decision will lead to more infections and deaths. >> we are the wild west there are no rules, no regulations. there is nothing compelling people to do anything other than having chaos here. >> reporter: with new protests, the bitter battle over staying home comes amid a grim jobs report new weekly unemployment claims nearly hit 3 million today as 36 million americans filed for unemployment benefits in the past two months. outside salem, oregon kerry is w

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and for some, desperation is setting in nbc national correspondent miguel almaguer has that story heyrning. as this pandemic first hit home, many of us remember the images of cruise ship passengers waiting for days at dock after being stranded out at sea in for weeks. but in many of those cases, crew members never got off those ships and they're still waiting to come home this morning, the nightmare at sea turning into a protest on the open ocean >> send us home! >> reporter: the u.s. coast guard says at least 54,000 crew members mbers remain aboard 85 s in u.s. waters, but it's reported more than 100,000 crew members around the globe have been given no firm details on when they can disembark. >> i've been trying to get home for just over a month now. >> reporter: canadian chris richardson said some of his colleagues spent weeks in tiny windowless rooms no longer getting a paycheck, instead earning a fraction of their salary in so-called goodwill payments. >> it feels like they put money over our health and happiness. >> reporter: before crew members can disembark in u.s. waters, the

nbc's national correspondent miguel almaguer has more on this from l.a hey, miguel, good morning. >>prehensive, multiple studies show a sharp increase in the use of prescription drugs. while they can be effective, doctors say they can also have harmful side effects anxious, stressed, depressed, you're far from alone. a third of all americans say the pandemic is having a serious impact on their mental health. from ordinary people to olympi champions like michael phelps. phelps, who has spoken about his battle with depression and anxiety, writes this is the most overwhelmed i've ever felt. >> for a few weeks, that's a handful of weeks, i just tried to fight it myself it got me to a pretty scary situation. >> reporter: on espn, he encouraged those who are struggling to share their feelings with loved ones from swimming pools to socializing, doctors say covid-19 has robbed people of their usual coping mechanisms. >> some people who dealt with depression or anxiety and got by with managing with psychotherapy and good self-care have gotten to the point where they might need medication on t

nbc national correspondent miguel almaguer covering that story for us hey, miguel, good morning. >> hoda, good morning. the governor in california continues to ease restrictions like in many other states some say it's not fast enough officials everywhere are trying to jump-start the economy and keep people healthy but some are no longer willing to wait. this morning growing fallout from holiday weekend crowds and serious concern over a fresh wave of coronavirus infections this as the national death toll approaches a staggering 100,000. "usa today" putting a face on the devastating loss this jam-packed pool party in missouri prompting health officials in st. louis county to issue a travel alert and a 14-day self-quarantine order for anyone who was there overnight the owner of the bar where the event took place posting a message to facebook saying, in part, that he stands by his decision to host the party and no laws were broken. that post referencing the local sheriff saying it's the right and responsibility to decide to go out tyler at the party and plans to take a covid test today. >> i

miguel almaguer has the laltest.ood morning. >> reporter: the president said we have reached a very sad milestone with the coronavirus pandemic, reaching 100,000. to all the friends and family of those that passed i want to extend my heart felt sympathy and love for everything. the president reflecting the nation's grief. this morning as our nation deals with an ongoing health crisis, a grim reminder of what's at stake and what has already been lost. the u.s. coronavirus death toll now soaring to more than 100,000. overnight dr. anthony fauci calling the human cost of the virus unprecedented. >> we've taken a terrible hit, 100,000 people is just really historic in the public health impact it's had on us. >> reporter: the heartbreaking milestone reached as officials struggled to protect public health while reopening the devastated economy. >> we need business. everybody needs to survive. >> reporter: with tens of millions of unemployed americans eager to get back to work, in alabama dr. michael sag is desperate to fin

nbc national correspondent miguel almaguer joins us with the latest. >> reporter: good morning. terrifying scene in arizona. hospital officials say one person in critical condition. two others suffered nonlife-threatening injuries. police believe the suspect recorded the shooting, but he is in custody this morning. overnight, panic during the pandemic, after a lone gunman opened fire in a shopping area in glendale, arizona, about 15 miles from phoenix. just as the country takes steps to slowly reopen, shots rang out around 7:25 p.m. in west gate entertainment district, a complex of shops and restaurants. >> it was the scariest moment of my life. >> dropped everything, told people, i was like we have to go inside. >> reporter: arizona state senator posting on twitter he was in the area at the time of the shooting, writing i saw two victims with my own eyes. i saw the shooter. once police arrived, the shooting had already ended. >> we were able to locate that suspect in the westgate area, officers challenged that suspect, were able to safely take that person into custody. >> repor