Kpbs Midday Edition

The Marines have called off the search and identified the eight servicemen presumed dead and one Marine killed in a training accident last Thursday. Plus, Congress is still deeply divided over a relief bill for Americans affected by the coronavirus pandemic but reported progress over the weekend. All sides predict a long slog ahead. Also, the Metropolitan Transit System got a new CEO, Sharon Cooney, after the sudden death of the previous CEO in May. She outlines her priorities as the transit system navigates the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the pandemic caused a surge of unemployed workers filing for benefits, causing delays in payments that lawmakers say are causing people to go into debt. And, with the start of school around the corner, an idea is floating around that some say is perfect for San Diego — hold school outside. Finally, the key pillar to contain the spread of the coronavirus is contact tracing but the strategy is causing the same tension it had during the height of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.