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Ricky Gervais is one of Time's 100 most influential
(CNN) – It started out with a British TV show called "The Office" and turned into a worldwide phenomenon. The original British version has been watched now in 90 countries and spawned seven different remakes.
The man behind it all, Ricky Gervais, has now been named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people. He joined us on Thursday's American Morning.
Gut Check: Should athletes play politics?
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By Carol Costello, CNN
(CNN) – The world of politics is colliding with the world of sports over Arizona’s controversial new immigration law.
Last night, there were more protests at the Arizona Diamondbacks game and the Phoenix Suns took to the court wearing jerseys reading “Los Suns” to show team solidarity with Latinos.
Politicians, like New Mexico’s Governor Bill Richardson, are debating the law, not just on CNN, but on ESPN too.
Time for a Gut Check: Should basketball or baseball or any other pro sports team get involved in politics?
Steve Nash, who plays for the Phoenix Suns, says yes. “We have a lot of love. Latino fans. We have Latino players on both teams. And unfortunately that's the group that seems to be targeted by this bill. And it's a shame.”
The Arizona law is designed to identify, prosecute and deport illegal immigrants. It allows police officers to ask people "for papers" proving legal residency. Critics say it will lead to racial profiling.
Saving marine wildlife from oil spill
(CNN) – It will be ground zero for oily sea mammals all along the Gulf Coast. One of the country's top marine wildlife rehabilitation center's is bracing for a possible onslaught of injured dolphins, manatees and turtles. Our Rob Marciano got a behind-the-scenes look at the operation.
Read more: Containment dome shipped out to capture leaking oil
Flooding damages Nashville's musical landmarks
(CNN) – As flood waters recede, people across Tennessee are beginning to assess the damage, which in many cases is catastrophic. 19 people have died in Tennessee alone in some of the worst flooding the state has ever seen.
Nashville is one of the areas hardest hit. The damage there could top a billion dollars. Among the casualties of the disastrous flooding is the Grand Ole Opry, the music city's historical landmark and a mecca for country music performers and fans. Our Martin Savidge has the report from Nashville.
Read more: Nashville flood damage could top $1 billion
Times Square bomb plot blunders
(CNN) – A new picture is emerging today of a bumbling, would-be Times Square bomber. Authorities believe that the suspect, Faisal Shahzad, made a dry run the day before, in what was supposed to be his getaway car. But besides not being able to get the bomb to work, he had another problem. Our Susan Candiotti has the report.
Read more: Source: Bomb suspect made dry run
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Source: Bomb suspect made dry run
(CNN) – Faisal Shahzad made a practice run in Manhattan the day before he allegedly tried to blow up a car bomb in Times Square, according to a law enforcement source with knowledge of his questioning.
Last Friday, Shahzad drove his white Isuzu from Connecticut through Times Square, where he staked out potential locations for the following night's planned attack, the source said. He then parked the Isuzu several blocks away from Times Square, though the precise location was unclear, and took a train back to Connecticut, the source said.
Separately, authorities in Pakistan have rounded up a number of people for questioning, as U.S. law enforcement officials sought Wednesday to piece together Shahzad's actions and motivations.
Iftikhar Mian, the father-in-law of the suspect, and Tauseef Ahmed, Shahzad's friend, were picked up in Karachi, Pakistan, on Tuesday, two intelligence officials said. Read more
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Should athletes play politics? Ariz. immigration debate hits MLB & NBA
The world of politics is colliding with the world of sports over Arizona's controversial new immigration law. Last night, there were more protests at the Arizona Diamondbacks' game and the Phoenix Suns took to the court wearing jerseys reading "Los Suns," showing team solidarity with Latinos.
Politicians like former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson are debating the law, not just here on CNN, but also on ESPN. And both the controversy and the overlap with sports came up during President Obama's remarks about Cinco de Mayo.
The question this morning – should basketball or baseball, or any sport for that matter, get involved in politics? Our Carol Costello wants to know. Sound off below.
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