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April 19th, 2010
08:00 AM ET

Winemakers in 'Oz' fight tough times

(CNN) – For our ongoing series, "Building Up America," our Drew Griffin reports from Kansas, where people are embracing the past to get through some difficult economic times.


Filed under: Building Up America • U.S.
April 19th, 2010
07:00 AM ET

Who are the Oath Keepers?

(CNN) – Across the nation, there's a growing backlash against the government. Former President Bill Clinton told our Wolf Blitzer the current climate reminds him of the days leading up to the deadly bombing in Oklahoma City.

A lot of that anger is being directed at President Obama and we've found one group that says their allegiance is to the Constitution, not the president. Many are military veterans and police officers and they call themselves the Oath Keepers. Our Jim Acosta has the report.


Filed under: U.S.
April 19th, 2010
05:52 AM ET

LIVE Blog: Chat with us during the show

Editor's Note: Welcome to American Morning's LIVE Blog where you can discuss the "most news in the morning" with us each and every day. Join the live chat during the program by adding your comments below. It's your chance to share your thoughts on the day's headlines. Keep in mind, you have a better chance of having your comment get past our moderators if you follow our rules: 1) Keep it brief 2) No writing in ALL CAPS 3) Use your real name (first name only is fine) 4) No links 5) Watch your language (that includes $#&*).

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2010/images/04/19/iceland.volcano.gi.art.jpg caption="Volcanic ash spewing from underneath southern Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull glacier has shut down air travel across Europe."]

Test flights show skies may be safe, but no promises

(CNN) – A few dozen test flights Sunday offered hope that the skies over much of Europe may be safe for air travel, but officials made no promises that the massive disruptions due to volcanic ash are about to go away.

"The results coming from these flights is... there's no impact in the area," European Union Secretary of State Diego Lopez Garrido said.

EU Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas said if the ash cloud continues "moving as it moves, then tomorrow almost 50 percent of European [Union] space will be risk free." That would allow more flights to resume, he said. "But we'll see [Monday] what the picture shows." Read more

U.S. military updating Iran plans

The Pentagon and U.S. Central Command are updating military plans to strike Iran's nuclear sites, preparing up-to-date options for the president in the event he decides to take such action, an Obama administration official told CNN Sunday. Read more

Sound off: We want to hear from you this morning. Add your comments to the LIVE blog below and we'll read some of them on the show.


Filed under: LIVE Blog • Top Stories
April 18th, 2010
08:51 PM ET

The Teaser

"The Teaser” is a preview of the guests we have lined up for the next day – so you know when to tune in (and when to set your alarm!). Guests and times are always subject to change.

6:30AM  How long could the Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupt? We'll get a prediction from Robert Trombley, a Volcanologist from the International Volcano Research Centre

7:30AM  Goldman Sachs charged with fraud – what does it mean for the firm and the push for financial regulation in D.C.? We'll ask Diane Brady from Businessweek and William Cohan – former M&A Banker and contributer to the DailyBeast.com.

8:30AM  Talking to the creator of the Facebook group "When Volcanoes Erupt: A Survival Guide for Stranded Travelers" – Tod Brilliant and his 31-weeks-pregnant wife Andrea, who are stuck in the UK.


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Filed under: The Teaser
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01:00 PM ET
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