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Perry's Principles: American fourth graders don't know much about history
Only 9% of American fourth graders were able to identify Abraham Lincoln and list two reasons for his importance as part of the 2010 National Assessment of Educational Progress U.S. History Test. The History exam showed the lowest scores of all subject tested by the NAEP and included questions on other topics such as the Civil War, the civil rights movement and the world wars.
The results of The National Assessment of Educational Progress Test, which was given to thirty-thousand students nationwide, are raising questions about the effectiveness of the No Child Left Behind law.
Education Secretary Arnie Duncan said, "These results tell us that, as a country, we are failing to provide children with a high-quality, well-rounded education."
Education Contributor Steve Perry discusses the implications of the test results with American Morning.
Kyle Petty joins AM to show off Nascar's Ultimate Tailgating Vehicle
Anyone who has been to a Nascar race knows it's not just an all day event, but sometimes an all-weekend party!
Now, race fans will get a chance to experience the tailgate of a lifetime.
This morning on American Morning, TNT NASCAR analyst and NASCAR legend Kyle Petty joins Christine Romans and Kiran Chetry to show off Nascar's brand new UTV – short for ultimate tailgating vehicle. See the video above for a walk through of the trailer!
To enter to win the Ultimate Tailgating Vehicle (UTV), go to www.nascar.com.
Will Rep. Weiner's career survive the sexting scandal?
Washington (CNN) - Democratic leaders in Congress turned their backs Tuesday on embattled Rep. Anthony Weiner a day after the New York Democrat admitted to improper sexually-tinged communications with women and lying about it.
"I wish there was some way I could defend him, but I can't," Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, told reporters. Asked what he would say if Weiner sought advice, Reid smiled and responded: "I'd tell him to call someone else."
This morning on American Morning, Democratic strategist Robert Zimmerman and CNN political contributor James Carville discuss how Rep. Anthony Weiner can come out strong after the sexting scandal.
Decoding Sarah Palin's bus tour – is this a sign of her 2012 plans?
Sarah Palin is once again drawing crowds and creating buzz. But is this all a sign that she hopes to run for President in 2012?
Palin roared back into the political spotlight on the back of a Harley on Sunday, taking part in the Rolling Thunder rally in Washington, D.C. With a large bus, iconic American back-drops and hundreds of passionate supporters at every stop - her tour has all the trappings of a Presidential campaign. But Palin insists that's not what this is.
"This isn't a campaign bus," she says. "This is a bus to be able to express to America how much we appreciate our foundation and to invite more people to be interested in all that is good about America."
On American Morning this morning, Jim Geraghty, a conservative writer and contributor for the National Review Online, talks with Kiran Chetry about what this could all mean for Palin's political aspirations.
TIME ranks 100 most influential people
What do pop star Justin Bieber and Wikileaks' Julian Assange have in common? According to TIME, they are two of the 100 most influential people in the world.
TIME Magazine's Michael Elliott tells American Morning who else made to the "TIME 100" list this year.
Colt 45 Blast's fruity flavors, hip-hop design enticing teen drinkers?
Fruity flavors. An endorsement from Snoop Dogg. 12% alcohol.
With it’s bright packaging is Pabst Brewing Co.’s newest alcoholic beverage Colt 45 Blast attracting younger drinkers?
The new neon drink is a fruity blend with twice the alcohol as the original Colt 45 malt liquor, which has 6% alcohol. The 23-ounce canned drink comes in four flavors: strawberry lemonade, blueberry pomegranate, grape and raspberry watermelon.
Today on American Morning Jason Carroll talks to a watchdog group and a lawmaker who say Colt 45 Blast’s marketing is targeting teenage drinkers. What do you think? How does it compare to Four Loko, the caffeinated alcoholic beverage made popular among college drinkers?
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