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November 23rd, 2011
10:58 AM ET

Mom of detained American student in Egypt says he is safe for now, could be charged

Egyptian authorities expect to once again question three American college students arrested during the uprising in Egypt. 

The three students, Derrik Sweeney, Gregory Porter and Luke Gates, are accused of lobbing Molotov cocktails while demonstrating in Tahrir Square. Police detained them on Monday night. The students were spending the semester in Cairo as part of a study-abroad program.

Today on American Morning, Carol Costello speaks with Joy Sweeney, the mother of Derrik Sweeney, for an update on her son's situation in Egypt. She reports that her husband talked with Roberto Powers, the U.S. consul general in Egypt, who said the three boys are safe and will be further questioned before the attorney general decides if he will file charges against them.


Filed under: Egypt
November 23rd, 2011
10:54 AM ET

Undecided voters weigh in on CNN National Security Debate

The eight GOP presidential hopefuls squared off once again in last night's CNN National Security Debate.

The candidates tackled questions on tough foreign policy issues confronting the United States, including the war in Afghanistan, aid to Pakistan and cuts in defense spending. This was the 11th major showdown between the Republican candidates, and the first in which Newt Gingirch came in as the frontrunner.

Alina Cho talks with Larry Arnn and Caroline Elliot, two undecided voters who attended the debate to see if last night helped them clarify their choice for the GOP nomination.


Filed under: 2012 • GOP • Politics
November 23rd, 2011
10:39 AM ET

DNC chair: Romney 'has dangerous views'

The eight GOP presidential hopefuls squared off in Washington last night during CNN's National Security Debate. The candidates had some heated exchanges on foreign policy, and seemed to only agree on one thing: their desire to boot President Obama out of the White House.

Today on American Morning, Alina Cho speaks with Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Shultz to defend President Obama's performance.


Filed under: 2012 • Politics
November 23rd, 2011
10:37 AM ET

Breaking down the CNN National Security Debate: Who stood out, who stumbled?

GOP presidential debate number 11 has come and gone. The CNN National Security Debate last night was held just steps from the White House, and each candidate argued that they could be doing a better job than President Obama.

So who stood out? Who stumbled? And will this moment prove to be a game changer? Carol Costello speaks with Republican Strategist Karen Hanerty and CNN contributor David Frum to get their take.


Filed under: 2012 • GOP • Politics
November 23rd, 2011
10:33 AM ET

Huntsman: 'Failure is not an option' in New Hampshire

Former Utah Governor and 2012 GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman is trailing badly in the latest polls. But he has some credentials his fellow GOP competitors can't match. 

Huntsman has significant foreign policy experience; he once worked in the Obama administration as the U.S. ambassador to China.  And he had the chance to show off his foreign policy chops in last night's CNN national security debate.

Today on American Morning, Jon Huntsman talked with Carol Costello about why GOP primary voters are giving him a second look and why he believes a failure to win in New Hampshire "is not an option." He also addressed questions about whether his father contributed any money to a superpac for campaign ads in New Hampshire.


Filed under: 2012 • GOP • Politics
November 22nd, 2011
03:03 PM ET

U.S. Peace Corps celebrates 50th anniversary – Maureen Orth on the organization's legacy

The U.S. Peace Corps is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Americans enrolled in the program devote two years of their lives to helping those around the world. Since its founding, over 200,000 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in 139 host countries to work on issues ranging from AIDS education to information technology and environmental preservation.

Alina Cho talks with Maureen Orth, Vanity Fair special correspondent and Peace Corps alum, about the unique way she's celebrating this renowned American institution.


Filed under: Peace Corps
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