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Japan's nuke threat level rises to Chernobyl level
Japanese authorities provisionally declared the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident a level 7 event on the international scale for nuclear disasters, putting the current crisis on par with the 1986 disaster at Chernobyl. Michael Friedlander, a nuclear expert, and former senior operator at three power plants speaks to American Morning on the present situation and what another earthquake or tsunami could do.
Should your child be able to bring lunch to school?
Say goodbye to brown bag lunches. In an effort to encourage healthy eating, The Little Village Academy in Chicago has banned lunches and snacks brought from home. Unless a student has a medical reason, he or she must eat the food served in the school cafeteria. The principal says the intention is to “protect students from their own unhealthful food choices.” So far, reactions from students and parents have been mixed.
Tell us what you think about this controversial school policy. Should your child be able to bring lunch to school?
Book claims everyday toxins could cause health risks
David Wentz, one of the authors of the best-selling book, "The Healthy Home," tells CNN's American Morning, hidden dangers inside your home could be hurting your family.
Can computers replace teachers?
Education contributor, Steve Perry speaks to CNN's American Morning on the benefits of online classes.
Father of first grader with severe peanut allergy speaks out
David Bailey, father of a first grader whose severe peanut allergy prompted parent's to protest safety measures enacted by her school is finally speaking out. Some parents cited the precautions as too extreme and distracting to the students' learning process, saying she should be home schooled. Some even threatened to spread peanut butter on the child's backpack. Bailey speaks to CNN's Kiran Chetry on dealing with the negative responses to his daughter's allergy.
Ashley Judd's world: bitter and sweet
Ashley Judd is renowned actress but little is known about her early life. CNN's Alina Cho speaks to Ashley Judd about her new autobiography 'All That Is Bitter & Sweet,' in which she discusses a painful past her humanitarian work that allows her to do her favorite thing, connect with people and be outside of her self.
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