A war on soda is raging this morning. The fallout continues from a controversial new policy proposal here in New York City by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who facing some very sharp criticism over a proposal that would limit the amount of soda that can be sold in a single container.

Critics are saying the city is really overstepping its bounds here. Mayor Michael Bloomberg, though, is defending the idea.

"We're not taking your right away to buy soda in a supermarket which we don't regulate," Bloomberg says. "You can still buy a 32-ounce can of full sugar drinks or bottle, but in a restaurant, they can't serve more than 16 ounces in any one cup."

The limit is also set to apply to movie theaters, food carts and concession stands, and it's being submitted to the city's board of health on June 12th.

This morning on "Early Start," New York City's health commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley explains the proposed plan and respond to the chorus of criticism that erupted when the plan was announced.

Pat Sazenski and Jim Cossack from Gordie's Place on the status of their customers after a truck plowed into the bar.

Something special happened during field day at Colonial Hills Elementary School in Worthington, Ohio.

Matt Woodrum, an 11-year-old student, ran the 400 meter race even though he has cerebral palsy. It wasn't easy for him but he got some help from his classmates who spontaneously broke into cheers, encouraging Matt across the finish line. The video of Matt and his classmates was shot by Matt's mom and has since gone viral.

Matt Woodrum, his mom Anne Curran and coach John Blaine talk with Zoraida this morning on "Early Start" to react to the response the video has received.

Darth Vader contests a parking ticket, shower mold some say looks like Jesus & Heart Attack Grill gets a 'C' inspection.

In just a few hours, the U.S. Labor Department will release the big May jobs report.

U.S. markets trying to rebound this morning after another day in the red yesterday. Several negative reports on jobs and growth of the economy are dragging markets down

Christine Romans has a preview of what we can expect in the jobs report.

"Early Start" anchor Ashleigh Banfield clarifies her comments on gays from Thursday's show.

Waiter Greg Rubar talks about receiving a $5,000 tip from two generous restaurant customers.

David Brancaccio on his "Automobile" magazine piece about his cross-country road trip relying only on technology.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is ready to enact a city-wide plan that would be a big first in the fight against obesity. But, it comes with a lot of controversy.

Bloomberg wants to ban the sale of sugary drinks over 16 ounces at all city restaurants, movie theaters, and even the ballpark. Bloomberg has been out front on this issue of health and fighting obesity in New York City, including championing the ban on smoking in restaurants and a city-wide ban on trans fats.

Here's why: The city's Health Department released a public service announcement where you see a man drinking a tall glass of fat, with copy saying 'Drinking one can of soda a day can make you 10 pounds fatter a year. Don't drink yourself fat.'

The ban would "not" affect diet sods, fruit juices, dairy-based drinks or alcoholic drinks. And it would not extend to grocery or convenience stores.

The mayor is taking this action because obesity is such a big problem in this country. More than a third of all Americans are considered obese. You may think with all the walking people do in New York City that the rate would be lower. Not so. More than half of New York adults are considered obese or overweight and the health commissioner blames sweetened drinks for "half" the increase in obesity rates over the past 30 years.

The city has also done research into the obesity rate, and found that higher obesity rates are more common in neighborhoods where soda consumption is high.

The New York Board of Health has to approve the measure, and if all goes as planned the ban could take affect as early as next March.

SOUND OFF: Do you think Mayor Bloomberg's plan is a smart way to attack the obesity problem in the country, or will people find ways around it?

(CNN) - The first private capsule to dock at the International Space Station will return to Earth Thursday, nine days after it took off on its historic mission.

The capsule, known as Dragon, was released by the space station's robotic arm at 5:35 a.m. ET. A thruster burn a minute later pushed the spacecraft away from its host, according to SpaceX, the private company that built and operates the Dragon.

On Sunday, Dragon delivered to the space station more than 1,000 pounds of cargo, including food, clothing, computer equipment and supplies for science experiments and has been reloaded with everything from trash to scientific research and experimental samples.

The capsule is scheduled to splash into the Pacific Ocean around 11:44 a.m. ET, several hundred miles west of California, according to NASA.

PBS NewsHour Science Correspondent Miles O'Brien details the importance of Space X Dragon capsule's trip back to Earth.

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