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How will the oil spill affect human health?
(CNN) – Every Thursday, our chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins us live to answer your health questions. Today's question came from Twitter: How will the oil spill affect our health?
Taliban link to Times Square suspect?
(CNN) – There are reports today saying U.S. investigators think there may indeed be a link between the suspected Times Square bomber and the Pakistani Taliban, not al Qaeda and not the Taliban we're fighting in Afghanistan. And it could be a game-changer if they were able to hit the homeland.
Rep. Peter Hoekstra, ranking member on the House Committee on Intelligence, joined us on Thursday's American Morning to talk about the investigation into the failed Times Square bombing.
Read more: Analysis: Are the Pakistani Taliban about to go global?
Ricky Gervais is one of Time's 100 most influential
(CNN) – It started out with a British TV show called "The Office" and turned into a worldwide phenomenon. The original British version has been watched now in 90 countries and spawned seven different remakes.
The man behind it all, Ricky Gervais, has now been named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people. He joined us on Thursday's American Morning.
Gut Check: Should athletes play politics?
[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2010/images/05/06/phoenix.suns.gi.art.jpg caption="The Phoenix Suns wear 'Los Suns' jerseys on Cinco de Mayo in response to an immigration law recently passed in Arizona."]
By Carol Costello, CNN
(CNN) – The world of politics is colliding with the world of sports over Arizona’s controversial new immigration law.
Last night, there were more protests at the Arizona Diamondbacks game and the Phoenix Suns took to the court wearing jerseys reading “Los Suns” to show team solidarity with Latinos.
Politicians, like New Mexico’s Governor Bill Richardson, are debating the law, not just on CNN, but on ESPN too.
Time for a Gut Check: Should basketball or baseball or any other pro sports team get involved in politics?
Steve Nash, who plays for the Phoenix Suns, says yes. “We have a lot of love. Latino fans. We have Latino players on both teams. And unfortunately that's the group that seems to be targeted by this bill. And it's a shame.”
The Arizona law is designed to identify, prosecute and deport illegal immigrants. It allows police officers to ask people "for papers" proving legal residency. Critics say it will lead to racial profiling.
Saving marine wildlife from oil spill
(CNN) – It will be ground zero for oily sea mammals all along the Gulf Coast. One of the country's top marine wildlife rehabilitation center's is bracing for a possible onslaught of injured dolphins, manatees and turtles. Our Rob Marciano got a behind-the-scenes look at the operation.
Read more: Containment dome shipped out to capture leaking oil
Flooding damages Nashville's musical landmarks
(CNN) – As flood waters recede, people across Tennessee are beginning to assess the damage, which in many cases is catastrophic. 19 people have died in Tennessee alone in some of the worst flooding the state has ever seen.
Nashville is one of the areas hardest hit. The damage there could top a billion dollars. Among the casualties of the disastrous flooding is the Grand Ole Opry, the music city's historical landmark and a mecca for country music performers and fans. Our Martin Savidge has the report from Nashville.
Read more: Nashville flood damage could top $1 billion
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