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College students work to create jobs in needy communities
The Campus Microfinance Alliance is a coalition of nearly a dozen student-run microfinance groups that have already lent more than $150,000 to disadvantaged entrepreneurs who need it most. Now, they are expanding the program even further.
Working as part-time cooks, cleaners, handymen, jewelry makers and seamstresses, the entrepreneurs the organization benefits work their trades throughout America. Long on talent and drive, these would-be entrepreneurs could revitalize urban economies.
Today on American Morning, Ali Velshi sits down with Campus Microfinance Alliance co-founders Rohan Mathew and Andy Postner and member Sinye Tang, to discuss the idea behind the organization.
North Korea's Kim Jong-il dies
Enigmatic North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died, state television reported Monday. A North Korean TV broadcaster said the 69-year-old leader died Saturday due to "overwork" while "dedicating his life to the people."
North Korea's official KCNA news agency said Kim suffered "great mental and physical strain" while on a train. Kim, who had been treated for "cardiac and cerebrovascular diseases for a long period," suffered a heart attack on Saturday and couldn't be saved despite the use of "every possible first-aid measure," according to the agency.
Ali Velshi talks to Jim Walsh, International Security Analyst at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, to discuss what's next for North Korea after Kim's death.
Romney, Huntsman score major newspaper endorsements
With the Iowa Caucuses just around the corner, Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman picked up some major newspaper endorsements. The influential Iowa newspaper the Des Moines Register endorsed Romney, saying that he was a man of "sobriety, wisdom and judgment."
Jon Huntsman picked up endorsements from two New Hampshire newspapers, The Keene Sentinel and the New Hampshire Valley News.
Alina Cho talks with CNN contributor Dana Loesch and Republican analyst Lenny Mcallister about the role these endorsements might play in upcoming primaries.
Is Gingirch's personal past and 'fidelity pledge' fair game? Contributor Ruben Navarrette on why a candidate's personal life should be off limits
Newt Gingrich has come under attack recently for past marital troubles.Â
The thrice married, twice divorced former House Speaker was even heckled Wednesday by one Occupy Iowa City demonstrator, who told Gingrich that he had "a Ph.D. in cheating on your wife."Â It remains to be seen whether these past indiscretions will affect his standing in the GOP primary race.
Today on American Morning, CNN.com contributor Ruben Navarrette tells Carol Costello that Newt's personal life should be off limits.
Nominations out for 69th Golden Globe Awards – US Weekly editor Bradley Jacobs talks surprises, snubs
The Hollywood Foreign Press association announced the nominees for the 69th Golden Globes this morning.Â
Silent movie "The Artist" led the pack with six nods overall, including best film comedy or musical. "The Artist" will go head-to-head with "50/50," "Bridesmaids," "Midnight in Paris," and "My Week with Marilyn" for the best musical or comedy nominee prize. "The Help" and "The Descendants" also got multiple nods. Â
Both films are up for best drama, while George Clooney was nominated for best actor and "The Help" earned acting nominations for Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain. Those films will be up against "Hugo,""The Ides of March," "Moneyball, and ""War Horse" in the best drama category.
Carol Costello and Christine Romans talk with US Weekly senior editor Bradley Jacobs about who he thinks got their props – and who he things got snubbed.
Gay dad gets his adopted Columbian sons back
Chandler Burr was blocked from bringing his adopted Colombian sons, Joe and Brian, back to the United States because of his sexual orientation. But after a long and emotional fight, they have returned home.
Today on American Morning, Carol Costello checks in with the newly reunited family.
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