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What does a 'heart attack waiting to happen' look like? Dr. Sanjay Gupta's explanation may surprise you
Do you think that you know what a "heart attack waiting to happen" looks like? Think again.
It may come as a surprise that people don't necessarily have to look the part to be at risk for a potentially deadly heart attack.
Today on American Morning, Dr. Sanjay Gupta tells the story of Tom Bare, an active 54-year old man who eats healthy but just underwent open heart surgery.
Tune into CNN at 8:00pm ET on Saturday for Dr. Sanjay Gupta's special on heart disease, "The Last Heart Attack."
Following Steve Jobs' resignation, Tim Cook to take over as company CEO
Following Apple CEO Steve Jobs' resignation yesterday, chief operating officer Tim Cook is set to take over the position as per Jobs' recommendation.
Cook was named COO in 2005 and has been responsible for Apple's product sales and operations, overseeing the company's manufacturing, distribution and inventories.
Although Cook has nearly 30 years of experience in the computer industry, design and marketing, for which Jobs was famous, is not his specialty.
Today on American Morning, Leigh Gallagher, assistant managing editor for Fortune Magazine, discusses Tim Cook's background and explains whether or not the public should expect to see a change in the Apple company due to Jobs' resignation.
What should you do to get ready for Hurricane Irene? FEMA administrator explains
Hurricane Irene is expected to be upgraded to a category four storm today as it moves over the northwestern Bahamas with sustained winds of 115 mph.
As Irene moves toward the East Coast of the United States, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging all residents of states along the East Coast to take steps to prepare their families and businesses for the severe weather.
Mandatory evacuation orders for parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks will take effect this morning as state emergency officials prepare for the arrival of of the storm.
Craig Fugate, FEMA administrator, discusses hurricane preparation today with Ali Velshi and weighs in on how prepared the East Coast is to handle a storm of this magnitude.
Talk Back: What should happen if Gadhafi is captured?
Although the Libyan rebel forces have taken over Gadhafi's compound, they have said that there will be no victory until Gadhafi himself has been captured or killed and they are offering $1.4 million dollars to anyone who is able to do just that.
Knowing that the eyes of the world are upon them, the rebels have said that they will offer the Libyan leader a fair trial if he is captured alive. The International Criminal Court in the Hague also wants to try Gadhafi and has issued warrants for both his arrest and the arrest of one of his sons.
Talk Back: What should happen if Gadhafi is captured?
Let us know what you think. Your answer may be read on this morning's broadcast.
How are NATO forces expected to proceed in Libya going forward? General "Spider" Marks weighs in
Tuesday morning, NATO spokeswoman Oana Lungescu said that the end is near for Moammar Gadhafi's regime, stating that the war is "not over yet, although it's close."
"We continue to watch for flare-ups from around the country, where there are still going to be pockets of resistance," Lungescu explained. "We are also watching the chemical weapons and Scud missiles to make sure they are not used in the endgame."
These comments come as anxiety continues to increase about where Gadhafi's weapons cache will end up after the conflict is over. There are twenty thousand shoulder fired rockets, ten tons of mustard gas, and tons of raw uranium yellowcake in weapons stores in Libya.
Major General James "Spider" Marks comments on which of these weapons are of greatest concern to the United States and explains what role he thinks U.S. intelligence is playing in securing the WMDs on American Morning today. He also weighs in on how NATO and the U.S. military will be involved with the country going forward.
Talk Back: Where were you when the earthquake struck?
A strong earthquake in Virginia yesterday sent out seismic waves felt by millions from Georgia to northern New England. With so many on the East Coast unaccustomed to earthquakes, many people were left wondering whether all that rumbling could have been caused by a truck, helicopter, an explosion or some other force.
Three aftershocks were reported by Tuesday evening. No major injuries or extensive damage were reported after the 5.8-magnitude earthquake, which struck about 40 miles northwest of Richmond. The quake prompted evacuations of office buildings and the precautionary closing of monuments in the nation's capital.
Talk Back: Where were you when the earthquake struck?
Let us know. Your answer may be read on this morning's broadcast.
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