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Seals' downed helicopter uniquely designed for stealth
The remnants of the Seals' helicopter that went down in Sunday's mission at Osama Bin Laden's compound reveal a helicopter model that is unknown to aviation experts. The military likely designed the helicopter differently than other known models for stealth reasons. William Sweetman, Editor-In-Chief of Aviation Week's Defense Technology International, talks to American Morning about the never before seen helicopter.
Sen. Charles Schumer to visit WTC site with President Obama
President Obama will be visiting Ground Zero Thursday, four days after he ordered the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) stood with President Bush at the same site nearly ten years ago and will accompany Obama Thursday. Sen. Schumer talks to American Morning about the significance of his visit.
Obama releases his birth certificate but Trump still has questions
Real estate mogul Donald Trump said last week he was launching an investigation into President Obama's birthplace but even after Obama released his birth certificate, Trump still has questions about the President.
Ali Velshi and Christine Romans talk to investigative reporter Chris Byron about Trump, President Obama, and the birther claims.
South sees death and destruction in wake of tornadoes
More than one hundred are dead in the in the state of Alabama alone after tornadoes blew through the south Wednesday.
Ali Velshi and Christine Romans talk to Alabama's Governor Robert Bentley about the devastating tornadoes that hit his and neighboring states.
Rep. Ron Paul launches presidential exploratory committee
Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) has launched a presidential exploratory committee, the first step necessary should he choose to enter the 2012 race for the White House.
Rep. Paul talks to Christine Romans and Ali Velshi about the 2012 race and his new book, "Liberty Defined: 50 Essential Issues that Affect our Freedom".
Rubin: Administration having 'rough time explaining' foreign affairs
(CNN) - Terror reigned in the Syrian city of Daraa on Wednesday as intermittent gunfire rang out overnight and snipers held their positions on rooftops, a witness there said. Five people were killed by sniper fire on Tuesday, including a 6-year-old girl. Half a world away, United Nations Security Council will be briefed Wednesday on the crisis in Syria when it meets in a private session, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said. Syria's ambassador to the United Nations rejected Tuesday a call for an independent investigation into the reported killings of hundreds of demonstrators by government forces.
Today on American Morning, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State James Rubin explains why the situation in Syria is complicated for the United States and why it is different than Libya. Rubin, currently executive editor of the Bloomberg View, also describes what the events in Syria could mean for Iran and the balance of power in the region.
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