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• M. Wilkes from Florida:
Barack Obama--we got his number just in time. He's not a hero hugging J. Wright after Jeremish's screaming (1) God D-- America, (2) --the chickens came home to roost, (3) Japan shouldn't have been bombed, etc. The NAACP's colors were flaunted too. And, to think some Americans will vote for someone who went along with all that. You don't have to be white to see through all this.

• Chris from Ft. Wayne, IN:
When will you play John Hagee's full comments? I don't understand, you will play Rev. Wrights comments over an over an over an over an over, but John McCain's pastor..? Why?

CNN's John Zarrella crisscrossed the state of Florida recently talking to people affected by the flagging economy.

• On the waters off Mayport, fishermen said fuel prices are so high they are "trading shrimp for diesel," basically breaking even.

• Some roadside tourist attractions are also seeing opportunity in uncertain times.

• Due to the increase in fuel prices, RV owners could see a lot less of Florida and the country.

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POP CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT

Lola Ogunnaike is our pop culture and entertainment correspondent. Look for her reports on the show every morning. We've posted some outtakes, full interviews, and the like below. Enjoy!
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RECENT STORIES
• 'Thriller' turns 25
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• Madonna in the Hall Of Fame
• The Cast of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
• An Interview with Ruby Dee
• The Spice Girls Reunion Tour
• An interview with Chaka Khan: 'Through the Fire'
• The Making of 'Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan... '
• Becoming Sober. Chaka's decision to choose life: Life over death

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ARCHIVE: Click Here for an archive of Lola's past reports.

PERSONAL FINANCE

Gerri Willis joins us to bring us the latest on all things mortgages - from foreclosures, to talking to your bank, to buying a home in this market.
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• Jumbo Loan Help
• Should Companies Help "At-Risk" Homeowners?
• No Foreclosure Rescue For You!
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WEBSITE RESOURCES
• HOPE NOW alliance hotline: 1-888-995-HOPE
• FHA Secure program: 1-800-CALL-FHA or their website.
• To find a local housing counselor: HUD's website.
• AARP Information on Reverse Mortgages
• HUD Information on Reverse Mortgages
• FICO Credit Scores: http://www.myfico.com/

American Morning is spending the next few months taking an in-depth look at the stories and issues that matter most to the nation's many different ethnicities, communities, and groups - Uncovering an America few have seen or experienced.


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CRIME & LAW

Sunny Hostin is American Morning's legal eagle, commenting on the day's biggest legal and crime stories.
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• Marine suspect arrested
• Caught On Camera: What Are Your Rights?
• Sex Offender runs for Mayor
• What's next for "car wash mom?"
• Who's to blame in bus brawl?
• New problems in Florida jail
• High Speed Chase Charges?
• Charges for Clemens, McNamee?
• Will quadriplegic sue officers?
• Death Penalty for 9/11?
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Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins American Morning every week with reports focused on breaking medical news and your health. Every Thursday morning, we also open Dr. Gupta's Mailbag and answer as many of your questions as possible. See the link below to send Dr. Gupta your question.
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• New CPR Method
• Vaccines Blamed for Symptoms
• Patrick Swayze & Pancreatic Cancer
• Talking helps Depressed Teens
• The flu shot & fighting hepatitis A
• This week's Paging Dr. Gupta
• Keeping The President Healthy
• Measles linked to Flights
• Health & The Presidency
• Prostate Cancer Risk
• Living to 100: Click Here for more information
• The Candidates Health Plans
• In Your 40s? Feeling Down?
• Breaking Addiction with Faith
• Soldiers & Concussions
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BLOG: Seeing the cost of healthcare firsthand

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THE NEWS & THE INTERNET

Veronica De La Cruz is our internet correspondent. Every week, Veronica brings you the latest hits on the web, and some of the best websites out there to make your life easier.
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• OMG! Do you KWIM?
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• Behind The Scenes @ the Consumer Electronics Show
Read Veronica's blog at the conference
Watch Veronica talk to Lance Ulanoff about the latest gadgets.

WEBSITE RESOURCES
• Parents' Guide to Video Games
• Stimulus Rebate Check Calculator
• Stimulus Rebate Check Calendar

Tax Rebate Check Scams:
• E-Mail: FTC
• Call: IRS Taxpayers Advocates 877-777-4778
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