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May 26th, 2011
09:45 AM ET

20 Under 20 gives students $100k to leave school and be an entrepreneur

Entrepreneur Peter Thiel talks about his 20 under 20 program that awards $100,000 grants to students to leave school and start their own business.


Filed under: Education • Health
May 26th, 2011
09:34 AM ET

The thrill of the chase

For most, the recent tornadoes are some of the scariest things they will ever go through, but for some like Jeff Piotrowski and his wife Kathryn, who have been chasing storms for 35 years, it’s an adrenaline rush like no other.

The Piotrowskis chased the storm that devastated Joplin, Missouri and they tells their amazing story to CNN’s American Morning.


Filed under: Tornado
May 26th, 2011
08:53 AM ET

Judge rules Jared Lee Loughner incompetent

A judge ruled Jared Lee Loughner, the man accused of the shooting in Tucson that killed six people and wounded Representative Gabrielle Giffords, not competent to stand trial. He will remain in U.S. custody until he is stable enough for the trial to proceed.

Sunny Hostin and Dr. Jeff Gardere weigh in on the judge's decision.


Filed under: Justice • U.S.
May 26th, 2011
06:12 AM ET

Question of the Day: Perfect body or $1,000,000?

A Kelton Research poll found nearly 25 percent of women would rather have a perfect body than $1million.

Which would you pick: Perfect body or $1,000,000?

Weigh in on our question of the day here. Kiran Chetry, Christine Romans and Ali Velshi could read your response on American Morning.


Filed under: AM Asks
May 25th, 2011
11:05 AM ET

5 patients killed in tornado at Joplin's St. John's Medical Center

Joplin's St. John's Regional Medical Center is the only building still standing for miles in the tornado-ravaged city. Sunday's tornado claimed the lives of five of the 183 patients there.

CNN's Ali Velshi talks to Gary Pulsipher, CEO of the Center, and Dr. Sean Smith, Emergency Room Technician.


Filed under: Tornado • U.S. • Weather
May 25th, 2011
10:59 AM ET

Casey Anthony defense team drops bombshell that rattles courtroom

The trial of Casey Anthony started Tuesday with a bombshell allegation from the defense team.

Legal Analyst Sunny Hostin discusses the case with Kiran Chetry and Christine Romans.


Filed under: Justice • Law
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