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Poll: Obama will appoint liberal to Supreme Court

(CNN) – President Obama is expected to meet with key Republican and Democratic leaders Wednesday to discuss a replacement for retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.

A new national poll released this week suggests that a majority of Americans expect Obama to appoint a liberal to the Supreme Court, but only one in four want that to happen.

The CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey indicates that 61 percent of the public expect the president to nominate a liberal to replace Stevens on the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, 21 percent said the president will name a moderate and 16 percent predicted that Obama will nominate a conservative. Read more

Sound off: What do you think? Who should Pres. Obama appoint to the Court?

Radical Islamic Web site takes on TV's 'South Park'

For years, the show "South Park" has made fun of things usually too controversial to target. Religion, in particular. Jews, Catholics, Mormons, Scientologists, Hindus, Buddhists... No one is safe.

In last week's episode, the world's biggest religious figures came together, including the Muslim prophet, Mohammed. To poke fun at censorship guidelines against showing him, Mohammed was first kept inside of a moving truck. Then he wore a bear costume.

One extremist Muslim group has responded, warning the show's creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, that they'll probably end up dead. Does that go too far or is the warning protected by free speech? Our Drew Griffin with the Special Investigations Unit has the report this morning.

Are teens texting too much?

For most teenagers, cell phone texting has become a lifeline, but is it an addiction? Ask many parents and they'll say yes. Today in our original series, "Texting 2 Much?" our Deb Feyerick talks to teachers to find out what some schools are doing to keep kids' fingers off their phones.

Sound off: Do your teens text too much? We want to hear from you this morning. Add your comments to the LIVE blog below and we'll read some of them on the show.

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Some flights resume amid new ash cloud formation

(CNN) – More flights were expected to resume across Europe on Tuesday, but concern also grew of a new cloud of ash that has spewed from an Icelandic volcano that officials said was heading toward the United Kingdom, possibly posing a renewed threat to air travel.

"This demonstrates the dynamic and rapidly changing conditions in which we are working," the United Kingdom's National Air Traffic Service said in a written statement. "Latest information ... shows that the situation is worsening in some areas. Based on this information, the situation for Northern Irish airports for the morning is uncertain, due to the new ash cloud." Read more

Sound off: Would you be willing to take the risk flying if you were stuck because of the volcano?

Are teens texting too much?

If you have a kid you know they have it down to a science. We're talking about texting. For many, it's their social lifeline. Communicating with friends any time, any where. In fact, one Pew Research study found the average teen sends 100 texts a day. So are teens texting too much? In this week's original series, "Texting 2 Much?" our Deb Feyerick examines teens with excessive texting habits.

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Test flights show skies may be safe, but no promises

(CNN) – A few dozen test flights Sunday offered hope that the skies over much of Europe may be safe for air travel, but officials made no promises that the massive disruptions due to volcanic ash are about to go away.

"The results coming from these flights is... there's no impact in the area," European Union Secretary of State Diego Lopez Garrido said.

EU Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas said if the ash cloud continues "moving as it moves, then tomorrow almost 50 percent of European [Union] space will be risk free." That would allow more flights to resume, he said. "But we'll see [Monday] what the picture shows." Read more

U.S. military updating Iran plans

The Pentagon and U.S. Central Command are updating military plans to strike Iran's nuclear sites, preparing up-to-date options for the president in the event he decides to take such action, an Obama administration official told CNN Sunday. Read more

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Tax Day tea parties

(CNN) – It is the Tea Party's big day: Tax day.

Today, there are more than 600 protests against big government spending scheduled across the country.

Yesterday protest in Boston was headlined by the first lady of the movement, Sarah Palin.

The party appears to be getting more organized, with their sights set on November.

Our Jim Acosta will join us live from Washington with the latest. FULL STORY

Russia: U.S adoptions off

Russia is suspending all adoptions to American families. A foreign ministry spokesman says the "freeze" will remain in effect until the countries can reach agreement on adoption procedures.

The announcement comes after an American woman sent her 7-year-old adopted son back to Moscow on a plane by himself. She claims the Russian orphanage misled her about the boy's severe psychological problems.

New book alleges Oprah 'shackled by secrets'

Oprah Winfrey is arguably one of the most influential women in the world. She has reigned as the the queen of daytime TV for more than 20 years. Her magazine "O" turns 10 this year. She even has her own cable network.

What do we really know about the media superstar?

A new unauthorized biography alleges Ms. Winfrey is "shackled by secrets." It's called, "Oprah: A Biography," and its author, Kitty Kelley, will join us this morning.

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Palin speech controversy

(CNN) – California Attorney General Jerry Brown is launching an investigation to find out how much a California state university foundation intends to pay Sarah Palin when the former Alaska governor speaks at a campus benefit in June.

The state wants to know why documents allegedly detailing Palin's upcoming visit were shredded and then thrown away.

There's still no word on what Palin is getting paid when she speaks in June, but the Associated Press is reporting Palin's contract requires two water bottles with bendable straws. And, if Palin must fly commercial to California the tickets should be first class, otherwise Palin requires a private lear jet 60 or a larger aircraft.

So far, Palin is not commenting on the details of the alleged contract

Does the American male need to be saved?

There is a "menaissance" going on. A return to rugged masculinity. As in, goodbye metrosexual, hello retrosexual.

That's not all. There is also a movement – albeit a small one – to introduce a new academic discipline in universities across the country: "Male studies."

All of these things are aiming to do one thing: Save the American male. Our Carol Costello has the story for you this morning.

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China rising: Is China changing business?

(CNN) – Before the turn of the century, it was considered a "no brainer" for U.S. businesses: you had to be in China.

Fast forward ten years and you have to ask the question, "has China been good or bad for America?" This week in our original series "China Rising," we're assessing China's economic impact on the United States.

Today on American Morning, Christine Romans examines how China has changed American businesses. One look at your dinner table will tell you everything you need to know.

To spank or not to spank?

A Tulane University study of nearly 2,500 kids found those who were spanked more at 3-years-old were 50 percent more likely to be defiant, have temper tantrums and hit other kids by 5-years-old.

Some say the evidence is stronger than ever against corporal punishment.

Today, the co-author of the study joins us to explain why spanking can lead to other problems as well.

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