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Young Americans press for youth-oriented job creation
Young Americans have been hit particularly hard by the recent recession. Many are drowning in student loan debt and struggling to find work in one of the toughest job markets in modern history. But some of the young are starting to make their frustrations heard, with groups heading to Washington today to urge lawmakers to do more to support youth job creation.
Christine Romans speaks with Aaron Smith, co-founder and executive director of Young Invincibles, to talk about why young Americans are struggling – and what they can do to bring their plight to the attention of lawmakers.
New study shows children with autism have more neurons – could help unlock the mystery of autism
About 1 in 110 children have Autism Spexctrum Disorder, according to the CDC. But researchers are still unsure what exactly causes the disorder. But a new study may shed some needed light on this medical mystery. According to the study, published in the Nov. 9th issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, autistic children have heavier brains and 67% more neurons.
CNN's Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen has the findings – and some advice for parents who suspect their children have autism.
Former Penn State cheerleader joins growing chorus calls for Paterno to resign
Legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno may soon be out of a job because of a child sexual abuse scandal involving a former assistant. But "JoePa" still has plenty of support on campus and in the local community. Hundreds of students and community members showed their support for the coach by holding an impromptu rally outside Paterno's home last night. But many others are outraged and believe that Joe has just got to go.
Roxanne Jones, a former Penn State Cheerleader and founding editor of ESPN the magazine, explains to Christine Romans why she can no longer support the coach – or willingly cover up Happy Valley's dark secrets.
Another Cain accuser named – friend Maria Cardona on why Kraushaar is reluctant to come forward
One of Herman Cain's anonymous accusers is no longer anonymous. Karen Kraushaar says she is the woman cited in Politico's initial reports of sexual misconduct by the Republican presidential candidate. Kraushaar also says she wants to meet with the other alleged victims. Cane denied all allegations against him at a press conference Tuesday.
Ali Velshi speaks with Maria Cardona, a friend and former colleague of Kraushaar, to talk about why her friend never wanted to come forward – and why her she now fears for her life.
Joe Paterno's career on the ropes? Harrisburg Patriot News reporter explains
Penn State could be in the process of bringing Joe Paterno's historic 45-year coaching career at the school to an end. The University's Board of Trustees plans to investigate allegations of child sexual abuse against a former Paterno assistant – and charges that school officials tried to cover it up. Yet many Pennsylvania locals continue to support the renowned coach. A crowd of fans and students held an impromptu rally outside Paterno's home to stand in solidarity with the hometown legend.
Carol Costello speaks with Sara Ganim, a reporter at The Patriot News, who's been following the local reaction to these shocking sex abuse allegations.
AM Minding Your Business for Nov. 9. 2011
Today on American Morning, Christine Romans reports on the morning business news headlines.
Today we're watching:
* Stocks closed higher yesterday, but stock futures today are trading much lower this morning. Dow futures are down more than 200 points as of this writing. Why? Because of the instability in Europe, where markets are down too.
* There's particular focus on Italy this morning, where bond yields reached 7% this morning – that's the level at which other countries had to seek international bailouts. Investors are seeing a danger zone there.
* In the U.S., more help wanted for a change. Employers posted more jobs in September than at any other time in the past three years. According to the U.S. Labor Department, there were 3-point 4 million job openings.
* We now know 40,000 people shifted their accounts from the big banks to credit unions this past weekend as part of bank transfer day. That's according to the Credit Union National Association.
* The billionaire convicted in the biggest insider trading case involving hedge funds in the U.S. has been fined nearly $93 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
* Apple's app store may not be as safe as you think. A notable computer security researcher says he was able to get an app past Apple's screening process and load a program that allowed hackers to gain control of your iPhone. Apple has not responded to the security flaw.
* Get ready to pay more for that pecan pie. Prices for the nut are set to jump 22% because of growing demand in China and a drought that damaged much of the crop in the American south.
Tune in to American Morning at 6am Eastern every day for the latest in business news.
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