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Obama says responsible withdrawal of troops continues
(CNN) – President Obama says the responsible withdrawal of U.S. troops in Iraq will continue. That commitment came yesterday after the polls in Iraq closed.
Despite a wave of violence, Iraqis turned out for the second national election since 2003. So what does this all mean for the future of Iraq?
We were joined on Monday's American Moring by Gen. Ray Odierno, commanding general of the multi-national force in Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill.
Read more: U.S. envoy: Iraqis deserve credit for vote
Obama's health care road show
(CNN) – President Obama will be hitting the road this week to try to close the deal on health care reform.
He wants a bill passed this month, with or without Republicans. But even some fellow Democrats sound skeptical about that timetable. Our Suzanne Malveaux has the report.
Read more: Dems: No health care timeline
U.S.-born al Qaeda spokesman held?
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(CNN) - Conflicting reports emerged Sunday over whether Adam Gadahn, a U.S.-born spokesman for al Qaeda, has been arrested in Pakistan.
While a senior Pakistani government official said that Gadahn was arrested Sunday in Karachi - and a second senior Pakistani government official later confirmed Gadahn's arrest - a U.S. intelligence official said there appears to be no validity to the reports that Gadahn was in custody. Other U.S. officials also said they have no indication that Gadahn has been captured.
Gadahn, also known as Azzam the American, was indicted on charges of treason and providing material support to terrorists in 2006. The U.S. government has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to his capture.
Reports of the arrest came hours after Islamist Web sites posted video of Gadahn praising the November massacre at Fort Hood, Texas. On the video, Gadahn said the Army major charged with gunning down 13 people "lit a path" for other Muslim servicemembers to follow.
Authorities have targeted several key Islamist figures in Karachi - the heavily populated port city and financial capital of Pakistan that, for some time, has functioned as a hideout for Taliban and al Qaeda sympathizers. FULL STORY
We Listen – Your comments 3/5/2010
Editor's Note: President Obama’s health care reform call to action for Democrats sparked varied feedback from Friday’s American Morning audience. Some thought the Republicans should retreat from the argument if they were so confident of the Democrats’ future failure. Others suggested the U.S. look at new sources of revenue to fund the program. A third group was perplexed as to why so many were against “mandated” health insurance, when such programs already exist for car insurance.
- George: If the Republicans are so sure that the Healthcare bill will doom the democrats in November, why are they still fighting the bill?
- Dwayne: All This Squabbling is Over How We Are Going to Pay for It- Health Care-Education- etc. When Really The USA Needs Another Source of REVENUE other that TAXES or HIGH TAXES! Why Not REVENUE from SELLING OIL from Federal Lands? Then, How about DISCOUNTED PRICE for Gas, Natural Gas, Heating Oil & Diesel OIL On Our Way to GREEN SOURCES of ENERGY! That would Be Like Giving Everyone a Raise in UTILITIES ALONE! […]
- Sydney: I don't understand why people are so afraid of "mandated" health insurance. We already have mandated insurance–auto insurance. I can't drive my car without at least collision insurance or I will be fined. Also, what is the difference between the government outlining coverage and the insurance companies outlining what they will cover. Would a Republican please explain these differences to me.
How do you feel about the president’s call to action on health care for Democrats? Continue the conversation below.
'Half the Sky' fights oppression of women
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By Dashira Harris, CNN
“Women hold up half the sky” – Chinese proverb
Woishenet was just 13-years-old when she was abducted from her village in Ethiopia by four men and raped for two days.
Bride abduction is a practice in which a man who cannot pay high bride prices abducts the woman he wants to marry, rapes her and then consequently marries her. Once a girl is abducted, she becomes "soiled" or "tainted" and her parents often consent to the marriage at a reduced price.
The rape is not considered a crime if the two marry. Woishenet’s father, Zebene Negash, vowed to take the case to court. The accused, Aberew Jemma Negussie, was released on bail and then kidnapped Woishenet and raped her again, this time for 15 days.
Last year, Negussie was sentenced to 10 years and released after serving only one month. Woishenet and her father are now appealing to Ethiopia’s highest court.
Woishenet’s story was just one of the many illustrated in the New York Times bestseller, “Half the Sky,” written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. The humanitarian organization CARE held their second annual International Women’s Day event, Half the Sky Live, Thursday to bring the book to life onscreen for a special one-night-only event in movie theaters worldwide.
Half the Sky Live featured musical performances, book readings, a panel discussion on the future of “turning women’s oppression into opportunity” and the world premiere of “Woishenet,” the on-screen adaptation of her story, a short film directed by Marisa Tomei and Lisa Leone.
The forthcoming short film is the first of future films inspired by the book. Kristoff affirms he will not stop with the book and is calling to action anyone who believes in human rights.
To find out what you can do, visit CARE.
Health care: Your stories of medical waste
(CNN) – This week we've been telling you how fifty cents of every dollar we spend on health care is wasted. Many of you have experienced this first-hand. Hundreds of you have been sharing with us your own stories about medical waste.
Our senior medical correspondent Elizabeth Cohen joined us on Friday's American Morning to tell us about your response to her series, "Health Care: Prescription for waste?"
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