American Morning

What’s on Tap – Monday April 6th, 2009

Live events and breaking news to kick off a big week:

President Obama arrived in Turkey overnight – two live events on our clock.  He’ll speak after meeting with Turkey’s President – and address the Turkish Parliament at 8:30 eastern time.  The President is making new overtures on his first official visit to the Muslim world.  Christiane Amanpour is up early to share her first-hand insight on the region.

North Korea fires its missile.  The President calls is it a "provocative act.”  Was it a satellite or a test launch?  Did the North Korea show its hand and actually help us tweak our own missile defense?  New details are coming in from the pentagon.

“Michelle Mania” continues – One year after the infamous “fist bump” cartoon appeared on the cover of New York Magazine, it appears First Lady Michelle Obama can do no wrong.  She’s a fashion icon and upstaging her husband, at times, overseas. 

And – Win one for Michigan!  The Michigan State Spartans will play North Carolina for the National Championship tonight in Detroit – a city suffering from 22% unemployment.  The home town team is offering a temporary escape from the economic fears plaguing Motown.