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Former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic taken into custody
Former Bosnian Serb commander, Ratko Mladic was taken into custody Thursday after almost 16 years of hiding. Mladic is accused of leading one of the worst massacres in Europe’s history.
David Scheffer, former U.S. Ambassador at large for war crimes during the Clinton Administration joins American Morning to talks about the significance of his arrest and how commander will be prosecuted.
Question of the Day: What's your biggest pet peeve about other drivers?
It is estimated more than one in five drivers don't know the rules of the road. According to a study by GMAC Insurance, 36.9 million Americans would fail a driving test if they were asked to take one today.
Rules of the road: What's your biggest pet peeve about other drivers?
Let us know your answer here.
Memorial Day recipes courtesy of the Deen Brothers
On American Morning this morning, we're kicking off Memorial Day weekend and for many folks that means it’s time to break out the barbeque!
So to prep, CNN's Ali Velshi took a trip to see the Deen Brothers, Jamie and Bobby, who have a new cookbook out, called “Get Fired Up.” It’s all about grilling, tailgating, and food – all things we all love.
Watch the video below to see Ali's piece chronicling his attempts to become the next culinary member of the Deen family.
In the meantime, check out a few of the Deen Brothers' recipes from their new book.
Grilled Red Pepper and Bowtie Salad
For more recipes from Jamie and Bobby Deen, visit TheDeenBros.com
Have you tried these recipes? Share you favorite Memorial Day recipes here!
Kids coping with the tornado aftermath
Dr. Tener Goodwin Veneema National Advisory Committee member for the American Red Cross talks about children living through extreme natural disasters and the early warning signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
20 Under 20 gives students $100k to leave school and be an entrepreneur
Entrepreneur Peter Thiel talks about his 20 under 20 program that awards $100,000 grants to students to leave school and start their own business.
The thrill of the chase
For most, the recent tornadoes are some of the scariest things they will ever go through, but for some like Jeff Piotrowski and his wife Kathryn, who have been chasing storms for 35 years, it’s an adrenaline rush like no other.
The Piotrowskis chased the storm that devastated Joplin, Missouri and they tells their amazing story to CNN’s American Morning.
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