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Sister of billionaire Warren Buffett shares the wealth
(CNN) – She is the sister of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, and like her brother, Doris Buffett is a big philanthropist. To date, she's given away $100 million and she says she won't stop until that last check bounces. Doris Buffett joined us on on Tuesday's American Morning to talk about her Sunshine Lady Foundation and the new book about her, "Giving It All Away – The Doris Buffett Story."
Schillings on having son with Asperger's
(CNN) – Love him or hate him, Curt Schilling made an impression on fans during his baseball career. Schilling, who's now retired, is sharing the story of his family's life since their son was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in 2007.
Schilling's wife, Shonda, has written a book about their experiences. It's titled, "The Best Kind of Different." Max Kellerman, our newly-minted CNN contributor, sat down with the Schillings for American Morning.
Miami Beach hotel offers tanning butler
(CNN) – Here's a dream job for some of you out there – imagine getting paid to rub lotion on bikini-clad women. A luxury hotel in Miami Beach actually has somebody on the payroll whose sole responsibility is to help you get lathered up. Our John Zarrella hit the beach to find out what it takes to be a tanning butler.
Teen girls coping with drugs, alcohol, sexting
(CNN) – If you have teenagers, the list of things to worry about seems to grow longer every day. It can be even more stressful if you have a teenage daughter.
Research shows more girls than ever are taking anti-depressants, using alcohol and even drinking and driving. Technology is adding new problems with things like Internet bullying and sexting.
Dr. Leonard Sax has a new book on all of this, "Girls on the Edge." Our Kiran Chetry had the chance to talk with him and ask, "Why are so many teenage girls in such trouble?"
Homeless teen has new hope
(CNN) – It's an emotional story we've been following for over a year of a homeless teen named Kenneth Chancey. His dream of going to college and becoming a neurosurgeon was just that – a dream.
Things started to turn around when we hooked him up with an NFL star. Today, our Thelma Gutierrez shows us how his fortunes have changed.
Note: Founded by Oakland Raiders Pro Bowl Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, ACTS is an annual college tour and mentoring program that provides high-achieving high school students of color with the opportunity to visit college campuses across the country.
Craig Robinson on life with sister Michelle Obama
(CNN) – Craig Robinson is first lady Michelle Obama's big brother and head coach of the men's basketball team at Oregon State University. He also had the honor of introducing his sister at the 2008 Democratic Convention.
Robinson has written a memoir titled, "A Game of Character: A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond." Our Kiran Chetry sat down to talk with him about his new book and even learned some tips on how to shoot hoops.
Don't miss: Excerpt: A Game of Character by Craig Robinson
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