Monday, September 12, 2011

GOP Presidential Hopefuls To Debate In Tampa

For the second time in less than a week, the field of GOP presidential hopefuls will meet for a debate. This one takes place Monday in Tampa, Fla. And it's notable in that it's the first presidential debate with a Tea Party group as a co-sponsor. CNN is the media partner for the event. When the candidates squared off last week, there was some lively sparring over Social Security and health care. There will likely be more of that Monday. For more, Michele Norris talks to NPR's Don Gonyea.

Marisa Tomei Marla Sokoloff Marley Shelton

Cuban Offshore Drilling Plans Raise U.S. Concerns

A Chinese-built oil rig is expected to begin drilling exploratory wells in Cuban waters 60 miles from the Florida Keys as soon as November. And a group of U.S. oil spill experts says American trade sanctions against Cuba stand in the way of proper spill preparation and coordinated cleanup.

Selita Ebanks Shakara Ledard Shakira

Diaries Down Under Episode 3: The Burton NZ Open

For episode 3 of Diaries Down Under, an influx of internationl riders shows up in Queenstown for the Burton NZ Open. Mini-ramp, bungee, and, of course, the main event at The Remarkables are all part of the action.

Camilla Belle Carla Campbell Carla Gugino

Sept. 11 Attacks Alter U.S. Political Landscape

Only a few events in a lifetime serve as true turning points. There was the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, the day JFK was shot and the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. How have the events of Sept. 11 resonated through 10 years of American politics?

Lucy Liu Luján Fernández Magdalena Wróbel