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FDA: Calorie information to become manadtory for restaurant, fast food menus
As a part of the Affordable Care Act's push to reduce obesity in the US, the FDA will make it mandatory for information about the calories in foods to be on the menu at restaurants and fast food chains with more than 20 locations.
However, evidence is mounting that indicates that this may not be the most effective way to get Americans to be more conscious of their health.
Elizabeth Cohen, CNN senior medical correspondent, gives examples of some high calorie meals and discusses the implementation of the law on American Morning today.
What happens if the U.S. defaults? Major job losses, mortgage rate hikes possible
President Obama and Congressional leaders came up empty again Monday in the talks to raise the nation's debt limit. The President and Hill leaders have agreed to meet again today with just 22 days until our nation's credit card can't cover the bills anymore. And no one knows for sure what could happen to the global economy if the U.S. defaults.
This morning on American Morning, Ali Velshi talks to Jay Powell, former Treasury Under-Secretary in the Bush Administration. He explains the possible outcomes of a U.S. default.
Tom Stuker talks about hitting 10 million mile mark with United Airlines
(CNN) - When Tom Stuker telephones United Airlines to reserve a flight, all he has to say is "Hi."
The agent on the other end of the line will immediately recognize who is calling and take special care of the traveler United calls its "number one customer."
Meet the man many people have compared to George Clooney's character in "Up in the Air." Over the weekend, Stuker became the first person ever to reach the 10 million mile mark in United's Mileage Plus program.
Stuker, a Chicago-based consultant for the automotive industry, has flown on almost 6,000 United flights since 1982. He travels extensively for business and pleasure, noting that he's taken about 60 honeymoons with "the woman of my dreams" in the last 15 years.
He flies first class, of course, and gets VIP treatment as a member of United's exclusive Global Services program for super elite frequent fliers. Membership "comes with many benefits that we actually don't publicize," United spokesman Rahsaan Johnson said.
This morning on American Morning, Kiran Chetry and Ali Velshi talk with Tom Stuker about his amazing achievement.
Question of the Day: Do you think Christian Lopez would have been better off not catching Jeter's home run?
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter joined Major League Baseball's elite 3,000-hit club Saturday with a home run into the left field bleachers.
Christian Lopez, a 23-year-old fan, retrieved the home run ball, but decided to give it back to the Yankees rather than sell it because he felt it was the right thing to do.
In return for his generosity, the Yankees gave Lopez free season tickets along with a slew of signed memorabilia.
However, Lopez will be liable for paying the taxes on the gifts he received, which may end up costing him thousands of dollars.
American Morning wants to know: Do you think Christian Lopez would have been better off not catching Jeter's home run?
Post your response here. Your answer could be included in this morning's broadcast.
Perry's Principles: A look at the massive Atlanta cheating scandal
Last week, educators from Atlanta's school district were caught in a massive cheating scandal. Investigators exposed that for almost a decade, teachers erased and corrected students' answers on tests in an effort to boost their school's state standardized test scores.
An investigative report by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal's office found that over 78% of Atlanta public schools that were part of the investigation were found to be cheating.
Investigators also confirmed that 178 educators, including 38 principals, were involved and that the superintendent "either knew or should have known cheating and other misconduct was occurring in the Atlanta public school system."
Steve Perry, CNN education contributor, joins Kiran Chetry this morning to discuss how this cheating scandal played out and how it was able to go on for nearly ten years.
Assist of a lifetime: Student gives basketball contest prize money to classmates
Allan Guei, a star student basketball player, won a foul-shooting contest and $40,000 in college scholarship money in a contest created to show students at Compton High School in LA how to create community spirit.
So what did Allan Guei do with his prize-winnings? He donated all of it to the seven other finalists.
Guei and Court Crandall, a partner at the Southern California advertising firm WDCW that sponsored the contest, join American Morning today to talk about Guei's decision and to explain why he chose to give the money away.
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