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Space tourism set for takeoff
Outer space on your list of travel destinations?
Developers at New Mexico's Spaceport America have been conceptualizing commercial space travel for nearly two decades. John Roberts talks to one of the industry's entrepreneurs, Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Galactic, about the groundbreaking completion of a runway at SpacePort America and the future of the nascent commercial space industry.
"Glee" photos too sexy?
"Glee Gone Wild." The GQ Magazine photo spread featuring the cast members of Fox's hit family television show "Glee" clad in next-to-nothing outfits is called racy, even pornographic.
So, has a show that has already taken on its share of taboos gone too far this time?
This morning, two critics share opposite views with American Morning's John Roberts. Melissa Henson with the Parents Television Council says the photos are "very damaging" and send the wrong message. Robert Thompson, pop culture expert with Syracuse University, calls the photos "racy," but he isn’t so sure parents need to worry specifically about the photo spread.
Washingon D.C.'s Metro hero: 'Things happen so fast, you have no time to really think'
What would you do if a stranger fell off a train platform on to the track right in the path of an oncoming train? Would you jump in and help?
Well, this August one brave man did. When a commuter fell onto the Virginia Square metro tracks, Dimas Pinzon, a 57-year-old retired marine, hopped off the opposite platform and ran over two fully electrified tracks to save the commuter as a train was approaching. Newly released video catches the rescue on tape.
He decribes the experience with John and Kiran on today’s American Morning.
Juan Williams Firing: Should journalists express opinions?
Was NPR's firing of Juan Williams over his comments on Muslims warranted? And, do journalists have boundaries they must adhere to when it comes to free speech?
This morning, Kiran Chetry talks political correctness, free speech and journalism with Frank Sesno, director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University, and William McGowan, author of the forthcoming book "Gray Lady Down: What the Decline and Fall of The New York Times Means for America."
How's the blogosphere weighing in? Check out this list of reactions from political figures and journalists.
Team Coco webcam goes viral
Conan O'Brien set up a 24-hour webcam at his headquarters in anticipation for the premeire of "Conan" on TBS Nov. 8.
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