ALLEN: The first named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is churning off the coast of Florida right now. Tropical storm Arthur is packing winds of 40 miles per hour. It's expected to remain well off Florida's East Coast and move near or east of the North Carolina coast on Monday.</s>ALLEN: Graduating high school students in the U.S. had their senior year derailed by the pandemic. That's not stopping the class of 2020 from celebrating with a virtual graduation, including a commencement speech from a famous guest speaker.</s>OBAMA: Just as you've been looking forward to proms and senior nights, graduation ceremonies and, let's face it, a whole bunch of parties, the world has turned upside down by a global pandemic. And as much as I'm sure you love your parents, I'll bet that being stuck at home with them and playing board games or watching "Tiger King" on TV is not exactly how you envisioned the last few months of your senior year.</s>ALLEN: Former U.S. president Barack Obama there. He encouraged graduates to lead their communities and shape the future, saying, "If the world is going to get better, it's going to be up to you." Another former U.S. president also offered some words of wisdom. Bill Clinton encouraged graduates to keep an open mind and a caring heart and to find ways to help others.</s>BILL CLINTON, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Congratulations to the class of 2020 and to all the educators, parents, friends and mentors who helped you reach this milestone. The coronavirus has given you a graduation you will never forget. And it's released you into an uncertain future. I urge you to embrace the challenge. The world needs you. Your country needs you.</s>ALLEN: Clinton also thanked health care workers and first responders for risking their lives during the coronavirus pandemic. I'm Natalie Allen. Thanks for watching. I'll have another hour of news right after this.
Virtual Graduation for Class of 2020.