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New Al Qaeda leader?
Egyptian Saif al-Adel now acting leader of al Qaeda, an ex-militant says. CNN National Security Analyst, Peter Bergen writes, an Egyptian who was once a Special Forces officer has been chosen "caretaker" leader of al Qaeda in the wake of Osama bin Laden's death, according to a source with detailed knowledge of the group's inner workings.
Al Qaeda's interim leader is Saif al-Adel, who has long played a prominent role in the group, according to Noman Benotman. Benotman has known the al Qaeda leadership for more than two decades. He was once a leader of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG), a militant organization that used to be aligned with al Qaeda, but in recent years renounced al Qaeda's ideology. Read More Watch what Peter Bergen says about the new leader.
Question of the Day: What do you waste your money on and why?
CNNMoney.com is telling you the top ten ways you waste your money. Ranking among the top ten are gourmet coffee, lotto tickets and cigarettes. Number one biggest money waster according to CNN Money: ATM fees.
American Morning wants to know: What do you waste your money on and why?
A day in the life: 'Dirty Jobs' host Mike Rowe goes to Washington
Since 2005, "Dirty Jobs" host Mike Rowe has shown Discovery Channel viewers some of the worst - albeit essential - jobs needed to keep America running. Three years into the show, however, Rowe realized just getting dirty wasn't enough. So he launched a web site called "MikeRoweWorks" in the hopes that Americans would get over the apparent rift between white collar and blue collar workers.
"We are at war with work," he says on a video that is still visible on the site.
Rowe continues to lobby for skilled labor - including testifying before a Senate committee last week.
CNN's Stephen Samaniego followed Rowe as he prepared to argue before Congress on behalf of skilled laborers across the country. America needs to support skilled labor, Rowe says, first because America's infrastructure needs welders, pavers, electricians and the like. And second, because Rowe believes there are millions of 'shovel ready' jobs that could bolster the American economy.
See the video here.
Dirty jobs = Good Jobs
Mike Rowe, host of 'Dirty Jobs' tells Christine Romans the dirty jobs he profiles helped build America. More often than not, job stability can be found in these less than neat fields.
Should high school dropouts lose their license?
Legislators in some states are working to pass bills or update laws that would take away driver's licenses from high school drop outs. Is this the answer to the high drop out rate? CNN speaks with CNN education contributor, Steve Perry on the pros and cons.
Inside 'Area 51'
Area 51 has captured the American imagination for decades. In her new book 'Area 51,' author Annie Jacobsen draws on recently declassified documents and interviews with those who lived and served on America's top secret military base to reveal the truth about Area 51. CNN's American Morning speaks with the investigative journalist about new details about Area 51.
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