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December 15th, 2010
09:04 PM ET

Big Stars, Big Giving: Gallery of behind-the-scenes photos with Julianne Moore

Editor's Note: In an American Morning original series, "Big Stars, Big Giving," CNN National Correspondent Alina Cho looks at celebrity philanthropy and how these big stars can make a big impact.

Here are some behind-the-scenes photos of Alina Cho's interview with Julianne Moore on her work with Save the Children. To find out more about fundraising and doing more to help others, visit Savethechildren.org.

Photos by Ethel Bass, CNN Producer.
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December 15th, 2010
03:28 PM ET

A Soldier's Story: Preview of documentary airing December 18th and 19th at 8pm ET

"A Soldier's Story" is an original series by CNN's "American Morning" that tracks three military recruits from their final days as civilians through deployment.

CNN National Correspondent Jason Carroll has been given unprecedented access by the Pentagon as President Barack Obama outlines a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan.

Jason will preview the series this week on "American Morning" and the hour-long documentary will run on Saturday, December 18th at 8:00pm ET, and again on Sunday, December 19th at 8:00pm ET.

Click here to learn more about the soldiers profiled in the documentary, see a gallery of images of each subject and learn more about the war in Afghanistan.


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December 15th, 2010
11:20 AM ET

From high school gridiron to basic training

See the progression of Will McLain as he goes from civilian to soldier, CNN's Jason Carroll gives us a sneak peek.

Watch Will's full story on "A Soldier's Story," airing on CNN Saturday, December 18th and Sunday, December 19th at 8:00pm ET.


Filed under: A Soldier's Story
December 15th, 2010
09:45 AM ET

Big Stars, Big Giving: Edward Norton and Crowdrise

Editor's Note: In an American Morning original series, "Big Stars, Big Giving," CNN National Correspondent Alina Cho looks at celebrity philanthropy and how these big stars can make a big impact. Through one-on-one interviews with Nicole Kidman, Halle Berry, Edward Norton, Julianne Moore and Justin Bieber, she shares what causes have become their passions, and how you can get involved. The one-hour special debuts December 24th and airs again on December 25th.

Edward Norton is a longtime advocate for various causes, so much so that he is cited in this year's Barron’s "Top 25 Givers" alongside Bill and Melinda Gates – the ONLY celebrity on the list.

Norton's latest project is Crowdrise, what he calls the "Facebook of philanthropy." Crowdrise is an innovative new web platform that brings the fun of social networking to fundraising and volunteerism.

Like Foursquare, members can earn points and win prizes when they reach certain fundraising benchmarks. "We've created a fun and easy way for people to raise money for the causes they care about," Norton says. He is particularly interested in inspiring a new generation of givers.

To find out more about Crowdrise's fundraising efforts, visit Crowdrise.com.

To learn more on giving, and ways you can make a difference this holiday season, visit Impact Your World.

December 15th, 2010
09:18 AM ET

Time's 2010 Person of the Year: Mark Zuckerberg

Facebook CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has been named TIME magazine's person of the year. Time senior writer, Lev Grossman talks to CNN's American Morning about the pick.


Filed under: American Morning • Living
December 15th, 2010
08:25 AM ET

Board members share accounts of shooting at Florida school board meeting

(CNN) – Clay Duke, a 56-year-old resident of Panama City, Florida, opened fire at a school board meeting Tuesday afternoon. The dramatic incident was captured on tape and streamed live on the internet.

During the time for public comments, Duke approached the front of the room, painted a red “V” with a circle around it on a wall, wielded a small handgun and ordered the room cleared. Ginger Littleton, a board member, returned to the room and swung a purse at him. After a brief struggle with Duke, he let her leave the room. Duke then began a rambling discourse, eventually facing the School Superintendent, William Husfelt, who attempted to reason with him. Amazingly, no one on the school board was hurt. However, the gunman, Clay Duke, eventually turned the gun on himself and took his own life.

Ginger Littleton and William Husfelt shared their amazing stories with us on Wednesday’s American Morning.

Read more: Rambling gunman dead after opening fire at Florida school meeting


Filed under: Crime • Top Stories
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