This Morning’s Top Headlines – Aug. 9 | Morning News NOW
Let’s Begin the Hour: Latest Olympic Highlights and More
Team USA Dominates Track and Field
Just three days remain before the Paris Olympics come to a close, and Team USA is still going strong. Track star Noah Ly announced that he’s out of the Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19, despite running in the 200-meter race and winning bronze. His teammates, including Kenny Baddar, who won silver in the same race, were unaware of Ly’s condition.
Despite the setback, the US track team brought home eight new medals, including three golds, helping Team USA maintain its lead in the medal count. Grant Holloway, who won his first gold in the 110-meter hurdles, expressed his excitement and gratitude, saying, "This is something that’s been on my mind for the last three years… I remember sitting in my living room in 2012 watching Aries Merritt win an Olympic gold medal in London. Hopefully, I can be that inspiration for somebody who’s watching in their living room."
Debbie Makes Landfall in Florida
Meanwhile, the storm that won’t quit, Debbie, has made its first landfall in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane. The slow-moving storm has brought flooding and heavy rain to the East Coast, with tens of millions of Americans under flood watches. The storm has claimed at least seven lives and is expected to continue causing damage and disruption in the coming days.
Debate Season Heats Up
In other news, the debate season has officially kicked off, with former President Trump and Vice President Harris set to face off in a debate on September 10th. Trump has also accepted debate invitations from two more networks and challenged Harris to commit to all three debates. Harris has committed to one debate, saying, "I am looking forward to Donald Trump and we have a date of September 10th."
Military Service Under Fire
The Trump campaign has launched an attack on Vice President Harris’s running mate, Governor Tim Waltz, over his military service. Waltz served 24 years in the Minnesota National Guard before serving in Congress, but the Trump campaign has raised questions about his exit from the military. Senator JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, has also criticized Waltz, saying, "When Tim Waltz was asked by his country to go to Iraq, you know what he did? He dropped out of the Army and allowed his unit to go without him."
Nixon’s Resignation: 50 Years Later
Today marks the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s resignation, which came after the Watergate scandal. Nixon’s resignation was a historic moment, marking the first time a US President had stepped down from office. NBC News presidential historian Michael BOS joins us to discuss the legacy of Nixon’s resignation and its relevance to today’s political climate.
Body Cam Video Reveals Tense Moments
Finally, newly released body cam video from a local police department shows the tense moments when police discovered the shooter before he opened fire on former President Trump. The Secret Service is reviewing the footage and updating its policies to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.
