
(CNN) – While focus along the Gulf is on the oil spill cleanup and this hurricane season, many people are still dealing with the aftermath of Katrina. In neighborhoods across New Orleans, volunteers are still helping people rebuild homes damaged five years ago. But the clock is ticking for some rebuild programs to get the work done. Episcopal Community Services of New Orleans was relying on a government grant to continue its rebuild work, but funds are stalled and the program faces an uncertain future. Our John Roberts has the report.
(CNN) – Teen sailor Abby Sunderland is on her way back to California today. She was trying to become the youngest person to sail around the world when she says a rogue wave hit her boat in the Indian Ocean, snapping her mast and ending the trip. After her rescue, many were questioning why her parents would allow her to attempt to sail around the world by herself. Our Kiran Chetry climbed aboard a boat similar to Abby's to see how difficult it is to be solo at sea.
(CNN) – The suspected Times Square bomber faces arraignment in a New York courtroom today. Faisal Shazad will be asked to enter a plea on ten weapons and terror charges. At the same time, many Pakistani-Americans struggle to understand why he – and others – are turning against America. In this American Morning original report, our Deb Feyerick talks to one family trying to understand radicalization among Muslim youth. Watch ![]()
(CNN) – It was a dramatic scene captured on tape as Oklahoma City was hit by flash floods yesterday. 17-year-old Raquel Dawson was caught in the current and clinging to tree limbs for dear life to keep from being swept away. After a first attempt failed, she was finally rescued. She joined us on Tuesday's American Morning along with two of her rescuers, firefighters Mark Edwards and Josh Pearcy.
(CNN) – The doctor accused of having a role in Michael Jackson's death is fighting to keep his medical license again in court today. In this AM original report, a much different opinion of Doctor Conrad Murray emerges. Our Ted Rowlands talks to patients who say Dr. Murray deserves praise, not persecution.

