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Is the shuttle program ending too soon? NASA deputy administrator responds
In less than two weeks, NASA's space shuttle program will be nothing more than a footnote in history. And many critics, including former astronauts, are blasting the space agency for not having a new program ready to replace it.
CNN's Ali Velshi spoke with NASA deputy administrator Lori Garver about the criticism and the future of space exploration.
Casey Anthony release now July 17th, and another juror speaks out
Casey Anthony will have to spend nine more days in jail before she get her first taste of freedom.
Anthony was sentenced yesterday to four consecutive years behind bars for lying to police, but with time served her release date was set for July 13th.
That's now been pushed back to July 17th.
The Orange County Corrections Department did some re-calculating last night and determined, without explanation, that Casey needed to remain in jail four days longer than first reported.
Also this morning, we're hearing from another juror about why they chose the not guilty verdict that will set Anthony free. Juror #2, who has chosen to remain anonymous, told the St. Petersburg Times that "Everybody agreed if we were going fully on feelings and emotions, she was done...I wish we had more evidence to put her away. I truly do."
In Session's Sunny Hostin explains the latest developments on American Morning this morning.
NASA "tweetup" winners to witness shuttle history
When the shuttle Atlantis takes flight later this morning, two self-proclaimed "space geeks" will have a front-row seat to history.
Sara Blask and Todd Seip are two of the winners of NASA's "Tweet-up" contest and they're getting a chance to watch the final shuttle launch at the Kennedy Space Center.
They spoke with CNN's Ali Velshi about what it's like to win the chance to see the last shuttle launch.
On last day of shuttle launch, astronaut Leroy Chiao reflects on his time in space
As the shuttle Atlantis takes off for the very last time, we're looking back at the legacy of the space shuttle program and the importance of the shuttle program in U.S. history.
Especially for astronauts who have flown in the shuttle, today is a bittersweet day when NASA closes the first chapter in human spaceflight and prepares to start a new one.
Live from Kennedy Space Center this morning, CNN's Ali Velshi talks with Leroy Chiao, an astronaut who flew on three shuttle missions and spent more than six months on the International Space Station. Chiao explains what it feels like to see the last shuttle take off.
Question of the day: What is your favorite space movie and why?
Atlantis is scheduled to blast off into space today for the 135th and final mission of NASA's 30-year shuttle program.
More than one million spectators are expected to converge on Cape Canaveral, FL to witness the launch.
Space travel continues to fascinate people around the world and has inspired countless films and television shows.
American Morning wants to know: What is your favorite space movie and why?
Post your response here. Your answer could be included in this morning's broadcast.
Rep. Paul Ryan on budget, debt talks: 'We are entering the mature phase of this'
Some new movement this morning in the battle over cutting the nation's debt and raising the debt ceiling.
CNN is learning that President Obama wants $3 to $4 trillion dollars in budget cuts over the next decade. It's a move that would force Democrats to accept major changes to Medicare and Social Security.
Earlier on American Morning, we spoke with Rep. Chris Van Hollen. Also this morning, Christine Romans speaks with Rep. Paul Ryan and asked him what it would take to get Republicans to agree to a deal to raise the debt ceiling.
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