
(CNN) – For the past year, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates have been secretly trying to convince America's billionaires to share their wealth by donating half their personal net worth to charity. Fortune magazine's Carole Loomis broke the story yesterday. She joined us on Thursday's American Morning to explain.
(CNN) – For millions of residents along the Gulf Coast, anger and frustration over the oil spill is centered on BP and its CEO Tony Hayward. But just who is BP's top guy? Our Christine Romans reports.
(CNN) – Some experts are now predicting that the Gulf oil spill will do more long-term damage to New Orleans' economy than Hurricane Katrina. Oysters are not only big business, but a way of life in the Big Easy. And today, a 134-year-old oyster house is preparing to shuck what may be its last batch of oysters because of the spill. Al Sunseri is the president and general manager of P&J Oysters and he joined us on Thursday's American Morning.
(CNNMoney.com) – Adm. Thad Allen, the retired Coast Guard commandant overseeing the response to BP's oil spill, sent a letter to Chief Executive Tony Hayward demanding more information on compensation provided to people affected by the disaster.
Allen plans to meet with BP's senior claims team on Wednesday to discuss the issue.
"We need additional information to assess how well the process is meeting the critical needs of individuals, families and businesses whose livelihoods are being impacted by the spill," wrote Allen, the National Incident Commander in charge of the clean-up.
It was unclear, from Allen's letter, where the meeting would take place and whether Hayward would be attending. Read more
(CNN) – After a taxpayer bailout, things are starting to look up for General Motors. In fact, the Wall Street Journal is reporting the automaker will start airing Super Bowl ads next year after a two year hiatus. Part of its recovery means the end of the road for some memorable GM brands, including the biggest one of them all. Our Allan Chernoff has the report.
(CNN) – A guy complains to AT&T and gets a legal threat in response. How's that for customer service? What is causing the latest disconnect with its customers? Our Christine Romans has the report.

