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May 17th, 2011
10:50 AM ET

What is the reaction in France over IMF Chief arrest ?

He was said to be the favorite to unseat Nicholas Sarkozy as France's next president, head of the International Monetary fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn. He is not accused of raping a maid in his hotel suite. How are people in France reacting to the news? CNN's American Morning speaks with Nathan King correspondent for France 24.


Filed under: Controversy
May 17th, 2011
10:38 AM ET

Chopper wreckage to be returned, will it ease U.S.-Pakistan tensions?

Pakistan will now return the top secret tail fragment of the helicopter left behind in the Osama bin Laden raid. Senator John called it step number one. He also said Secretary of State Clinton would visit the country.


Filed under: Osama bin Laden • Pakistan
May 17th, 2011
06:14 AM ET

Schwarzenegger admits to fathering child with household staff-member

News breaking this morning that Arnold Schwarzenegger has admitted to fathering a child with a household staff-member.

Our Question of the Day: Do a politician's private transgressions matter to their public life?

Weigh in here and let us know what you think. Kiran and Christine could read your response on air.


Filed under: AM Asks
May 17th, 2011
01:19 AM ET

Perry's Principles: A college degree versus vocational training

CNN Education Contributor Steve Perry talks about the benefits of both a college education and vocational training.


Filed under: Education • Perry's Principles
May 16th, 2011
09:57 AM ET

Head of IMF, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, charged with sex abuse

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), was charged early Sunday with sexual abuse. The 62-year-old Strauss-Kahn was accused of chasing a housekeeper and trying to sexually assault her while in a New York hotel room. He is expected to be arraigned Monday.

CNN Legal Contributor Sunny Hostin talks to Ali Velshi and Christine Romans about the legal issues surrounding the incident.


Filed under: Economy • Law • U.S. • World
May 16th, 2011
09:54 AM ET

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana braces for flooding

Towns in the south are preparing for the arrival of floodwaters, two days after the opening of the Morganza spillway.

Guy Cormier, President of St. Martin Parish, LA, talks to Christine Romans about how the flooding is affecting local residetns.


Filed under: U.S. • Weather
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