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May 20th, 2011
11:09 AM ET

Actor, Sean Astin talks about his new real life role in politics

Actor, Sean Astin has starred in 'Rudy', 'Lord of the Rings,' and 'The Goonies' but his latest gig is political. He decided to sign on to become campaign manager for his friend, Daniel Adler who was running in a special California Congressional election. Why such a detour from his normal day job?


Filed under: Politics
May 20th, 2011
11:05 AM ET

President Obama talks borders for Israel and Palestine

Some people have said the President made a bold move on the question about Israeli/Palestinian conflict by supporting pre-1967 borders for the first time. Benjamin Netanyahu said the 1967 borders are indefensible and will meet with the President today, how will this meeting fare? CNN's American Morning speaks with Marc Ginsberg, former Middle East Presidential Adviser & former ambassador to Morocco and Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development at the University of Maryland about the President's Middle East speech.


Filed under: Middle East
May 20th, 2011
10:53 AM ET

Strauss-Kahn granted bail, what awaits him next?

Dominique Strauss-Kahn was granted bail Thursday after being indicted on seven charges related to the alleged assault of a New York City maid last weekend. He has to surrender his passport and is under home detention. The next court hearing is Monday, June 6th, What happens next in the case? CNN's American Morning speaks with CNN senior legal analyst, Jeffrey Toobin.


Filed under: Crime
May 20th, 2011
10:47 AM ET

CNN-TIME series – Siemens CEO talks about the growth of manufacturing jobs

Continuing our series with TIME Magazine on "America's Jobs Hunt," American Morning talks with Eric Spiegel, president and CEO of Siemens USA, about what could be done to further entice businesses to hire American employees in the manufacturing industry.


Filed under: Jobs
May 20th, 2011
10:40 AM ET

What responsibility did Loughner's college have in flagging his behavior?

Pima County Community College released the 255 e-mails written before Jared Loughner was suspended. Loughner was described as being disruptive and scared his fellow classmates. Could the school have done more to flag his behavior? CNN's American Morning speaks with CNN Senior Legal Analyst, Jeffrey Toobin, TWC and clinical psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere on the school's responsibility and how they could have responded.


Filed under: Controversy
May 20th, 2011
06:15 AM ET

What would you REALLY do if you found a bag of money?

A Utah man moved into a house and found $40,000 in cash stashed in the attic. The man didn't keep the money for himself but instead returned it to the rightful owners.

Our Question of the Day: What would you REALLY do if you found a bag of money?

Let us know what you think. Kiran Chetry and Ali Velshi could read your response on American Morning.


Filed under: AM Asks
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