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Secrets of the FBI revealed in new book
From movie stars to the country's most wanted criminals. We're getting a new look at some of the FBI's most closely guarded secrets. Why has the U.S. not suffered another attack since 9/11? Who went to visit Marilyn Monroe right before her death? What really happened in the days leading up to the death of Vincent Foster, the deputy White House Counsel during the Clinton Administration?
The answer to those questions are all being revealed in Ronald Kessler's new book "The Secrets of the FBI." Kessler talks with Carol Costello this morning on American Morning and takes viewers behind the closed doors of the FBI's mysterious training centers and labs.
CNN/ORC Poll: 84% of Americans are not pleased with how lawmakers are handling their job – how could it affect 2012 prospects?
We were going to talk about the game of politics this morning, but it's clear Americans are tired of that and frustrated at the current political climate.
How frustrated are you?
A recent New York Times poll found that 82% of Americans now disapprove of the way Congress is handling its job. That's the highest disapproval rate since the paper started asking the question in 1977.
A similar CNNORC Poll found 84% of Americans are not pleased with how lawmakers are handling their job.
With Congress' disapproval ratings are at historic highs, what are the political implications of Americans' dissatisfaction with lawmakers? CNN Contributor John Avlon and CNN Senior Political Analyst Ron Brownstein discuss the winners and losers in this political climate.
Hacking of major corporations, organizations possibly linked to China – is a 'Code War' far behind?
According to the CIA, the second biggest threat facing the U.S. today is computer hacking, with number one being a nuclear attack. Cyber warfare has become an enormous problem, with hackers targeting our satellite systems ans sensitive defense sites.
According to a report released by computer security firm McAfee, a wide-reaching hacking scheme known as "Operation Shady RAT" has possible roots in China. Among those affected: 36 corporations, 12 non-profits, 15 U.S. government agencies and 12 U.S. defense contractors were victims of the cyber attacks, according to McAfee.
On American Morning this morning, Colonel Cedric Leighton, Military Intelligence Expert and Founder Cedric Leighton Associates, and Duncan B. Hollis, Professor of Law at Temple University School of Law, explain why the threat may be coming from overseas, what information the hackers may be seeking and how we can protect ourselves from an attack.
July Jobs: Unemployment rate falls slightly to 9.1%, U.S. economy adds 117,000 jobs
The U.S. economy added 117,000 jobs in July, the government reports. The unemployment rate fell to 9.1%.
Though the number are better than expected, will it be enough to ease investor fears?
ON AM this morning: Ali Velshi and Christine Romans break down the numbers with Tig Gilliam, CEO, Adecco Group North America. We'll update this post with the interview once it's ready.
Markets in Asia, Europe down after Dow plunges more than 500 points Thursday
This morning, markets across Asia and Europe are continuing the downward slide started by the Dow yesterday, which plunged more than 500 points Thursday.
Though many say that fear is propelling the market slump, others are worried the correction is an indication that the U.S. may be headed for a doube-dip recession. With jobs numbers scheduled to be released at 8:30am ET, how will the markets affect your money?
Matt McCall, Founder and President of Penn Financial Group, LLC discusses world markets and your money on American Morning today.
Deadly Salmonella outbreak kills one, hospitalizes 22 – can the U.S. keep its food supply safe?
A deadly salmonella outbreak from ground turkey has spread to 26 states, claimed one life and hospitalized 22 others. Federal health officials say it may be more resistant than usual to antibiotics.
The outbreak has been traced to ground turkey production at the Cargill plant in Arkansas. And with all the talk about budget cuts, the incident has renewed questions about the safety of our food and whether cutting funding to groups like the Food and Drug Administration can keep the food supply safe.
On American Morning this morning, David Acheson, Leavitt Partners's Managing Director of Food and Safety Import Practice and former Chief Medical Officer for the Food and Drug Administration, discusses the outbreak and how budget cuts could hamper our chances of spotting outbreaks sooner.
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