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the news continues right here on cnn. ♪ >>> coming up this hour on "cnn newsroom", twin threats. the w.h.o. warns of a tsunami of patients as two dangerous variants of the coronavirus, omicron and delta, spread around the world infecting more people than ever before. >>> ghislaine maxwell is a sex trafficker, guilty of grooming young girls to be sexually abused by at least one pedophile, her long-time confidante, jeffrey epstein. >>> at the request of the russian government, joe biden and vladimir putin will speak by phone thursday about the build up of russian military forces on ukraine's border. ♪ >>> live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with john vors. >>> welcome to our viewers here in the united states and around the world. the beginning of the pandemic's third calendar year is days away with daily covid infections at all-time highs averaging more than a million a day worldwide according to johns hopkins university. for the first time the united states averaging more than 300,000 new cases a day, the highest number since the pandemic began and more than any other c

cnn newsroom starts right now. ♪ ♪ >>> coming up here on cnn newsroom, a pandemic fueled by omicron, setting new records of infections around the world. >>> he was described as charismaticly charged. but one of the best political deal makers to lead the senate. a look back at the life of harry reid. and john madden, revered broadcaster, video game icon, and beloved nfl coach. >> live, from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with john vorse. >>> we begin with the coronavirus pandemic with. many countries, including the u.s., now setting new infection records each day. right now, the united states is averaging more than 265,000 daily cases over the past week. according to the centers for disease control and prevention. the omicron variant accounts for nearly 60% of all new cases. the number of children admitted to hospital with covid is nearing a record, with an almost 50% jump in just the past week. and the food and drug administration is taking a closer look at the effectiveness of at-home antigen tests, which may be not as effective at detecting the omicron variant compared to the d

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officials say the volcano is still dangerous. >> announcer: live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with rosemary church. >>> it is monday, december 6th and we begin with the omicron variant. right now new covid testing requirements are in effect for all travelers coming to the united states. so here's what you need to know. there are omicron cases in at least 16 states including california and new york. now all travelers boarding a flight to the u.s. must have proof of a negative covid test one day before takeoff. plus, foreign nationals must be fully vaccinated to enter the country and a mask mandate remains in place for all airports, planes, and public transportation. though the new variant is causing alarm worldwide, here's what medical experts are saying about it. >> thus far it does not look like there is a great degree of severity to it, but we've really got to be careful before we make any determinations that it is less severe or really doesn't cause any severe illness comparable to delta. but thus far the signals are a bit encouraging regarding the severity. >> it's certai

you're watching "cnn newsroom," i'm john vause. well, depending where you are in the world will depend on how you see in this new year. in some places, omicron and delta be damned, they're carry on with new year's eve parties. but elsewhere, like london, they won't be celebrating with the traditional fireworks. but big ben will chime in the new year. 2022 begins much the same way as 2021 did, with skyhigh case numbers. at least ten u.s. states are reporting some of their highest hospitalizations since the pandemic began. cnn's hala gorani has more on how different cities around the world plan to celebrate 2022. >> reporter: the quick spread of the omicron variant is putting a damper on new year's eve celebrations around the world. while some smaller events are still taking place, it will be a grim start to another year of the coronavirus pandemic. london's mayor announced in a tweet last week that the annual event in trafalgar square is canceled, saying, "the safety of londoners must come first." some 6,500 people were expected to

this is "cnn newsroom." >> live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with kim brunhuber. >>> the growing threat 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 m

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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. returning to the stunning surge of covid-19 cases, as two 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 wave

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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.

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

up next on "cnn newsroom," the omicron variant is exploding across europe. a new day showing fewer people have to go to the hospital. hopeful news from south africa on the omicron variant may not hold true for other countries. we'll explain. stay with us. cold coming on? zicam is the #1 cold shortening brand! highly recommend it! zifans love zicam's unique zinc formula. it shortens colds! zicam. zinc that cold! >>> the omicron variant is spreading at an unprecedented rate across europe with daily infections hitting record highs all this week. but new data from the uk show people infected with omicron are about 40% less likely to be admitted to hospital as those with delta. german agencies are reporting the first death of a patient with omicron. 40 people infected with the variant are being treated in hospitals and rally against covid restrictions turned violent in munich. police say 5,000 people took part. one officer was injured and 11 people were detained. greece is cancelling christmas celebrations. masks are mandatory in indoor and outdoor spaces. standi

ahead here on "cnn newsroom." >>> they didn't inform us of hardly anything. they let everybody go about their business. >> travel chaos on the sea. two cruise ships return to florida after passengers and crew members test positive for covid, despite being vaccinated. and i will speak with a clinical psychologist about the mental health difficulties some are facing under a second holiday season pandemic. >>> plus, the life and legacy of desmond tutu, the nobel peace prize winning, anti-apartheid leader with a look at how he is being remembered. >>> live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with kim brunhuber. >> as we approach the new year, it's looking more like 2021 will end the same way it began, centered around covid. daily new cases fueled by the omicron variant are spiking. racing towards highs not seen since last january. hospitalizations are also rising, although nowhere near levels seen during recent surges. and covid-related deaths are also up. and this is the scene at testing sites around the country. look at this. long lines with people often ha

just ahead on "cnn newsroom." >> january is going to be a really, really hard month. people should brace themselves. >> i don't think that any of us would have predicted us we are in the position we're in now, which is entering year three. >> it's clearly not enough. if we had known we would have gone harder, quicker. >> the virus is playing games with us. >> amid the omicron surge, the cdc recommends shortening the isolation time. but is it the right decision? >>> with more americans flocking to testing sites across the country, president biden reassures state officials more covid tests are coming. >>> and police officers are under scrutiny after body cam footage shows the moments before a 14-year-old girl was killed while shopping. ♪ >> announcer: live from london, this is "cnn newsroom" with max foster. >>> it is tuesday, december the 28th. despite a surge in covid cases in the u.s., the centers for disease control is issuing a new set of guidelines to shorten the isolation time for people who test positive for the virus. the cdc now recommends people can stop is

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this is "cnn newsroom." updateding you now on breaking news after hours on the run, the parents of the suspect after the deadly school shooting are now in custody. they're in the same jail where their son is being held. james and jennifer crumbley are in custody. according to authorities they were aided in getting access to the building where they were later found. the pair was supposed to show up for arraignment on charges of involuntary manslaughter friday afternoon. instead, authorities said they turned their phones off and with drew $4,000 from an atm. prosecutors say the crumbley opened fire at a who will school killing four and founding several others. meanwhile, we're learning more information about the shools as authorities detail a chilling warning sign in the days leading up to the tragedy. cnn's tom foreman take as the an in-depth look at the time line. >> reporter: before the zbfr, the terrified students, police and ambulances there were warns. >> there was absolute reason to believe this individ

connect to nature this season. >>> welcome back to "cnn newsroom." i'm isa soares. if you're just joining us, let me bring you up to date with our top stories this hour. super typhoon rai has made landfall in the philippines. hundreds of thousands of people have been told to evacuate. rai is one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the region. >>> and severe weather is slamming parts of the central united states. more than 80 million people are under strong wind alerts, and more than 400,000 are without power. >>> well, u.s. president joe biden visited parts of western kentucky after massive tornadoes ripped everything in their paths. he announced the federal government would pay for all the emergency work done over the next 30 days. the extreme weather event left at least 85 dead in five states and caused widespread power outages. cnn's brian todd has more on the president's firsthand look at the destruction. >> reporter: on the ground, president biden gets a jarring firsthand look at the damage in dawson springs, kentucky, meeting with victims in the aftermath

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you're watching "cnn newsroom." another day of record 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 p

ahead here on "cnn newsroom," the cdc is defending itself decision to reduce isolation time amid record high 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 forecas

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 on "cnn newsroom," tornados flatten towns across the central united states. i'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 nigh

-- 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

sing 2 >>> welcome back to "cnn newsroom." i'm isa soares. if you're just 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.

your rewards. >>> welcome back to "cnn newsroom." i'm isa soares. if 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

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

you are watching "cnn newsroom," and i'm rosemary church. just 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

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 newsroom" with 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 ple

ok. ♪ i only have eyes for you ♪ > >>> welcome back to cnn newsroom. i'm pamela brown live in kentucky, one of the towns with major destruction from a tornado 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 describ

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

just ahead on "cnn newsroom." >> today the united states is rolling over in the face of russia's aggressive actions are over. >> i don't think he wants to invade. putin is not reckless in that way. >> diplomacy and leadership can still make a difference here. >> president biden faces a crucial foreign policy test in a call with russia's vladimir putin and the tensions with ukraine. >>> plus, a cnn exclusive, an aide close to trump, mike pence is cooperating with the lawmakers investigating the january 6 riot. we'll go live to france where new restrictions are in place to curb the fifth wave of the coronavirus. >> announcer: live from london, this is "cnn newsroom" with max foster. >>> it's tuesday, december 7th, and we're just six hours away from a high stakes call between u.s. president joe biden and his russian counterpart vladimir putin. as tensions remain high over ukraine, russia's military buildup on the border is expected to be a major issue during today's talks. us yous intelligence estimates that moscow could invade ukraine as soon as next month. >> what we continue to see is added

you are watching cnn newsroom. turning our attention to chile 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 ca

and this is "cnn newsroom." just ahead, biden on the defensive. what he says about the national covid test shortage. and why donald trump inspires him to run in 2024. >>> a major city in china under strict lockdown this hour. a major lockdown since the pandemic began. >>> and heart break in afghanistan. 1 million young children at risk of dying from starvation. >> announcer: live from cnn center, this is "cnn newsroom" with rosemary church. >>> good to have you with us. well, the biden administration is struggling to deal with these surprisingly swift spread of covid cases and at the same time is trying to reassure xan exasperated american public. nothing has been good enough yet insisted america is better prepared now than during earlier surges. still long lines like these prove there's not enough covid tests to meet the high demand from americans who desperately want to spend time with their loved ones this holiday season and feel safe doing so. cnn's jeff zeleny picks up the story. >> reporter: when president biden ock biden acknowledging in a

your rewards. >>> welcome back to "cnn newsroom." i'm max foster. if you're just joining us, let me bring you up to date with the stories we're following this hour. >>> former chief of staff mark meadows is not cooperating with investigators. they subpoenaed phone records from more than 100 people which could provide them the details that they need. >>> president biden warned his russian counterpart vladimir putin of tougher economic sanctions if russian troops invade ukraine. the high stakes call was said to have got tense at times. the u.s. president is set to speak with ukraine's president on thursday. >>> germany's parliament is in a new political era with the election of a new chancellor. a social democrat will lead a three-party coalition government with the progressive greens and the liberal free democrats. lawmakers started the session with an ovation for angela merkel as she ended her 16-year run as the country's first female chancellor. her time in office is second only to homer could. cnn's fred pleitgen joins us from berlin. eyes are on

you are watching "cnn newsroom," and i'm rosemary church. just 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 mo

your rewards. >>> welcome back to "cnn newsroom." i'm isa soares. if you're just joining 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 d

eastern time right here, of course, on cnn. >>> and just ahead on "cnn newsroom," access to covid boosters expands to more age groups in the united states. the latest on who can now get another dose. >>> plus, the latest on the escalating covid cases right across europe. just ahead of the holidays. we'll go live to paris for you next. feeling sluggish or weighed down? it could be a sign that your digestive system isn't working at it's best taking metamucil everyday can help. metamucil psyllium fiber, gels to trap and remove the waste that weighs you down. it also helps lower cholesterol and slows sugar absorption to promote healthy blood sugar levels. so you can feel lighter and more energetic metamucil. support your daily digestive health. and try metamucil fiber thins. a great tasting and easy way to start your day. feeling sluggish or weighed down? it could be a sign that your digestive system isn't working at it's best taking metamucil everyday can help. metamucil psyllium fiber, gels to trap and remove the waste that weighs you down. it also helps lower cholesterol and slows sugar abs

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

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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-spreading omicron variant. california, colorado, hawaii, minnesota and new york. the president's plan relies heavily on vaccines with boosters for all adults and shots to protect kids. tougher restrictions you can see on your screen on international travel as well as 60 rapid response teams available to state to fight outbreaks. cnn's chief white house correspondent kaitlan collins has details for you. >> reporter: with the still mysterious omicron variant now in the u.s., today president biden laid out a new strategy to fight the pandemic. >> my plan i'm announcing today pulls no punches in the fight against covid-19. >> reporter: at the national institutes of health, biden attempted a balancing act, preventing panic while taking aggress