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What may have triggered the Hollywood gunman's rampage? Clinical psychologist explains
Over the weekend, more details began to emerge about Tyler Brehm, the gunman who opened random fire on drivers in Hollywood on Friday morning and was subsequently killed by police after injuring two men.
Brehm recently underwent a bad breakup and was given pills from a woman who "he thought" was a pharmaceutical salesman, according to his ex-girlfriend, who spoke with CNN affiliate KTLA.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Gardere joins American Morning today to weigh in on how these factors may have influenced Brahm's rampage.
What does the Tea Party think of Newt Gingrich? Tea Party Patriots co-founders weigh in
Just hours after the conclusion of this Saturday's GOP presidential debate, the Democratic National Committee launched an attack ad aimed at the current Republican front-runner Newt Gingrich. In a 90-second web video, the DNC blasts the Former House Speaker, labeling him the "original Tea Partier."
According to a recent CNN/Time/ORC poll, Gingrich is taking home a sizable chunk of the Tea Party vote in Florida, Iowa, New Hampshire an South Carolina. However, fellow presidential hopeful Ron Paul says that Gingrich is no friend of the Tea Party.
Mark Meckler and Jenny Beth Martin, co-founders of one of the most influential Tea Party groups in the country, the Tea Party Patriots join American Morning today to discuss the GOP candidates and to weigh in on this weekend's Republican debate.
AM Minding Your Business for Dec. 12, 2011
Today on American Morning, Christine Romans reports on the morning business news headlines.
This morning, we're watching:
* Most Asian markets are advancing overnight. A debt crisis treaty by many European leaders is triggering some optimism.
* U.S. investors will be watching Europe closely today. No official meetings are planned this week after a majority of Eurozone members struck a deal for a new treaty to save the Euro.
* The judge overseeing MF Global's bankruptcy is clearing the way for some customers to get their money back. He approved releasing roughly $2 billion more in frozen funds to customers of the firm.
* Are young people better off today than their parents were 30 years ago? That depends on their gender. A new study says young women today earn about $1.17 for every dollar their moms earned in 1980. Young men today are earning about 10 cents an hour less than their fathers did 30 years ago.
* Some Kmart's in Michigan and California have been receiving anonymous donations which are used to pay off layaways. One secret Santa in Detroit even donated $2,000. That covered 14 layaways!
Tune in to American Morning at 6am Eastern every day for the latest in business news.
AM Minding Your Business for Dec. 9, 2011
Today on American Morning, Christine Romans reports on the morning business news headlines.
This morning, we're watching:
* Most European leaders have agreed to a deal to solve Europe's debt crisis - even though Britain refused to sign on. The treaty will only apply to countries that use the currency along with six others that wish to join the Euro one day. The news is sending U.S. stock futures as well as European markets higher.
* The majority of European Union leaders agreed to funnel an additional $267 billion to the IMF to boost its bailout funds.
* Wal-Mart has launched a investigation into possible acts of corruption by employees. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission - the world's biggest retailer says its trying to uncover whether workers bribed foreign officials to win business.
* Ford Motor Company is reinstating its dividend for the first time in five years. The move coming after years of debt and painful restructuring. But by the end of the first quarter, Ford will pay shareholders 5 cents per share. Ford was the only U.S. automaker to avoid a federal bailout and bankruptcy reorganization.
* Twitter is getting a new look. The revamped layout is meant to attract new users, keep them on the social network longer and attract more advertisers. You can peview the new design if you have the twitter app on your smartphone. The twitter site should be updating over the next couple weeks.
* According to a new survey, 36% of people plan to buy gifts for themselves this holiday. That's up from 29% last year. And shoppers say they plan to spend about $130 on themselves to be sure they get what they want.
Tune in to American Morning at 6am Eastern every day for the latest in business news.
Woman kicked off AirTran plane by 'bully' flight attendant – she tells her story on American Morning
Three women were kicked off AirTran flight 1451 on Monday at Palm Beach International Airport. One of the women says she told a flight attendant to be careful with her carry-on bag because she had breakables in it and he wanted to move it. Then another woman told the same flight attendant her seat was broken. The flight attendant then allegedly got angry and ordered the two women to leave the plane. A third woman who spoke out in defense of the two and was also asked to leave.
Alina Cho sits down with one of the women tossed of the plane, Carol Gray, to get her side of the story. Cho also speaks with "Executive Travel" Magazine editor Janet Libert to discuss passenger rights in these situations.
Sandusky arrested on new sex charges – Paul Callan on the strength of the prosecution's case
Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky remained in jail early Thursday morning on additional child sex charges involving two more alleged victims, bringing the total to 10 victims. Sandusky was arrested Wednesday and charged with four counts of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and two counts of unlawful contact with a minor, allegedly involving two men who were boys at the time of the encounters. Sandusky, who maintains his innocence, will face a preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Carol Costello sits down with Paul Callan who assess the strength of the prosecution's case.
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