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Chandler Burrt claims Colombia denied adoption because of his sexual orientation
Chandler Burr thought he had achieved his life-long dream when he adopted two Columbian boys he met through an international adoption agency.
But once Colombian authorities learned that Burr was gay, they refused to let him bring the boys back to the United States. It is legal for gay men to adopt in Columbia, though it is seldom allowed.
Today on American Morning, Carol Costello sits down with Burr to find out how he's fighting to get his boys back.
HIV/AIDS epidemic 30 years later: Elizabeth Cohen looks at the progress of fighting the disease
Today is World AIDS day. It's been 30 years since the disease was first documented. Dignitaries the world over – from President Obama to rock superstar Bono – are coming together to promote efforts to eradicate HIV/AIDS.
Carol Costello talks with CNN senior medical correspondent Elizabeth Cohen about the status of the AIDS epidemic today.
AM Minding Your Business for Dec. 1st, 2011
Today on American Morning, Christine Romans reports on the morning business news headlines.
This morning, we're watching:
* Wall Street's rally on Wednesday is losing a little steam this morning. European markets are mixed and U.S. stock futures are lower today. It's all because of the move by the major central banks to ease the flow of dollars into the global financial system
* The global rally is pushing commodity prices up across the board. Oil is now over $100 a barrel for the second time in almost six months. Experts tell CNNMoney that this time, prices may actually keep climbing because of the global economic intervention.
* This morning, we'll get a fresh read on the employment situation in this country. The initial jobless claims report is expected to show that 390,000 unemployment claims were filed for the first time last week. If that's true - it would be a good sign for the labor market.
* More than 99,000 Americans could get a nice check just in time for the holidays. The IRS says it's sitting on $153 million in unclaimed refund checks because people didn't update their addresses. If you think you're entitled to a refund - just head to IRS.gov and click on "where's my refund".
* The maker of Blackberry says it's looking into allegations hackers were able to jailbreak the Playbook tablet - a claim that could threaten Research in Motion's reputation for making devices with tough security. Apple and Google's operating systems are routinely attacked by users who want to run unauthorized programs - but breaches of Blackberry's software are more rare.
* Warren Buffett is still betting on newspaper. Berkshire Hathaway just announced plans to purchase the Omaha World-Herald company, which owns his hometown newspaper and several other papers in Nebraska and Iowa. Buffett's firm already owns the Buffalo News and has a stake in the Washington Post Company.
Tune in to American Morning at 6am Eastern every day for the latest in business news.
'Star Trek' actress Nichelle Nichols talks about show's 45th anniversary and new special 'Trek Nation'
"Star Trek" fans are waiting anxiously for a new documentary to premier tonight on the Science Channel called "Trek Nation."
It's the story of show creator Gene Roddenberry's son, Rod, as he tries to understand who his father was and the impact Star Trek has had on fans.
This morning on American Morning, Carol and Christine talk with Nichelle Nichols, who played Lieutenant Uhura on the original "Star Trek" series and was interviewed as part of the documentary. She talked about the show's 45th anniversary and the legacy of the show.
Producers had so much material from putting together "Trek Nation that they're publishing a web series with all the extra interviews and cool material that didn't make it into the final show. You can check the videos out on TrekNation's Youtube page here.
Reagan shooter John Hinckley seeks freedom – Paul Callan weighs in
The man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan is seeking his freedom. Attorneys for John Hinckley will appear in court today.
Hinckley shot President Reagan six times on March 30th, 1981. He nearly died after one bullet landed just an inch from his heart.
Three others were injured in that shooting – including White House Press Secretary James Brady.
Hinckley was found not guilty by reason of insanity. You may remember that he planned to kill Reagan in order to impress actress Jodie Foster. But Hinckley's doctors now say his mental problems are in remission.
This morning on American Morning, CNN legal analyst Paul Callan explains whether his request to live outside a mental facility could be granted.
Is the Herman Cain train leaving the station? Leslie Sanchez and Ruben Navarette on the campaign's future
GOP candidate Herman Cain is "reassessing" whether to continue his 2012 presidential run.
His campaign has been rocked by a new sex scandal. Ginger White, an Atlanta woman, claims she had a 13-year-long affair with Cain. He denies it.
So will he stay or will he go?
This morning on American Morning, Carol Costello talks with Republican analyst Leslie Sanchez and CNN contributor Ruben Navarette on where Cain's campaign goes from here.
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