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Should schools be year-round?
Out of 34 countries, America ranks on the lower end in reading, science and math. Is year-round schooling a solution?
CNN’s Ali Velshi speaks with LZ Granderson who thinks summer breaks are a thing of the past.
The rift in U.S.-Pakistan relations
What’s next for the U.S. and Pakistan relationship after the death of Osama bin Laden? CNN's American Morning speaks with Akbar Ahmed, Prof. of Islamic Studies on the U.S.-Pakistan relationship, China’s interest in the NAVY Seals' helicopter wreckage, and Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal.
Mississippi River still rising and heading further South
The Mississippi River is rising higher each day and the Army Corps of Engineers are exhausting every measure to keep the flooding under control. CNN’s Christine Romans talked to Senior Vice President for Conservation Andrew Fahlund about the country’s reliance on levees, what needs to change and what the next steps should be to contain the Mississippi river.
Spanx founder gives skinny on shapewear mega brand
Celebrities wear them on the red carpet, and now you can even buy them at Target–Spanx, the shapewear mega brand, is helping women (and men) look slimmer under their clothes. Over nine million pairs of the footless pantyhose have been sold.
The brand began with a pair of white pants that were a little too tight and a derriere that was a little too big. Today on American Morning's Alina Cho talks to Spanx founder Sara Blakely. Blakely tells the story of how she created the product and built the $350 million business.
Plus, watch Ali, Kiran and Christine check out Spanx's latest products- for men!
Should American kids go to school year round?
Students in classrooms across the country are gearing up for summer break, but some say three months off is exactly what they don't need. U.S. schools rank 14th in Reading and 25th in Math among industrialized countries, and have one of the shortest school years at 180 days a year. Some, like columnist LZ Granderson, say we need to reevaluate summer vacation and keep American kids in school year round to compete globally.
AM asks you, should American kids go to school year round? Comment here, we may pick your response to read on air. And, stay tuned at 8:40a ET when we talk live with LZ Granderson.
Want to read more? Check out a study from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) on how American students stack up globally in Reading, Math and Science.
Dr. Jeff Gardere weighs in on Schwarzenegger, Shriver separation
After 25 years married, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver announced they have separated. The pair says they are living apart to determine the future of their relationship.
Why would a couple married a long time decide to break up?
Clinical psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere explains on "American Morning" why couples would choose to end a long-term marriage.
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