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Early Reads for Tuesday, June 12th, 2012
We know you have to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:
Top News stories:
* Teenager who kick-started Sandusky child rape investigation 'ready' to testify
* Police lay siege to home in Auburn killings
* Justice Department says it will sue Florida over voting rolls purge
Take an early look at the news that will be making national headlines in today's Early Reads:
* From Billings Gazette: Man writing book on kindness gets shot in random attack
* From Chicago Tribune: 90% of Chicago teachers support strike
* From Boston Globe: Middleborough to fine people for swearing
Don't forget to tune in to "Early Start" weekdays at 5am Eastern for more on the day's news.
Will political flubs hurt Obama and Romney in race? Paul Steinhauser on how voters may have viewed the gaffes
Paul Steinhauser looks at how recent political blunders from President Obama and Mitt Romney may have hurt them.
Commerce secretary John Bryson cited in car accidents had seizure
Washington (CNN) - U.S. Secretary of Commerce John Bryson, who is under investigation for possible felony hit-and-run after allegedly causing two weekend car accidents in California, suffered a seizure, a Commerce Department spokeswoman said Monday.
Police said Bryson was found unconscious at the wheel of his car on Saturday after the two accidents.
Bryson, 68, was issued a citation at an area hospital where he received treatment for minor injuries, said Lt. Ariel Duran of the San Gabriel Police Department. Authorities must still decide whether to formally file any charges.
"The investigation is in its preliminary stages. At this point in time, there is no indication that alcohol or drugs played a role in the collisions," police said in a statement Sunday.
A preliminary alcohol screening of Bryson was negative, Duran said. Results from a blood alcohol test were pending, he said.
Diehards in line early for Apple's WWDC
Dan Simon talks to folks in line for Apple's Developers Conference looking for a chance to partner with the tech giant.
How Spain's economy and bailout could affect U.S. – Christine Romans explains
Christine Romans on how Spain's banking crisis could affect the U.S. economy.
Victim #4 expected to testify today in opening of Jerry Sandusky trial – Sara Ganim explains
(CNN) - Opening statements in the trial of Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant football coach charged with child rape, are scheduled to start Monday.
Sandusky, 68, has been under house arrest since being charged with sexually abusing 10 boys for at least 15 years. Prosecutors allege that he met some of his accusers through Second Mile, a charity he created for underprivileged children.
In interviews after his arrest, Sandusky acknowledged showering and "horsing around" with boys but denied being sexually attracted to them. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
A jury of five men and seven women, along with four alternates, was selected last week. Half of the 16 jurors and alternates have ties to Penn State, including one retired professor and one current professor, three graduates, two employees and one current student, showing the prominence of the university in the local community.
Authorities allege that Sandusky abused some of the boys on the Penn State campus. The case has shaken the school, raised questions about its response to the allegations and drawn criticism from those who claim Penn State put its reputation ahead of protecting potential child victims.
CNN contributor Sara Ganim previews what to expect from today's opening statements, and what we could hear when one of Sandusky's alleged victims is expected to take the stand today.
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Manhunt on for man accused in Auburn shootings that left 3 dead, 3 wounded
This morning, there's an all-out manhunt for Desmonte Leonard, the 22-year-old who is wanted for shooting six people at a weekend pool party near the Auburn University campus. Three people died in the shooting, and three were wounded. Two of the victims were former Auburn football players, and one of the wounded is a current player.
Leonard has been charged with three counts of capital murder, and Auburn police say many are still trying to process the tragedy.
This morning on "Early Start," CNN's David Mattingly reports on the latest in the search for Leonard.
Early Reads for Monday, June 11th, 2012
We know you have to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:
Top News stories:
* Jerry Sandusky trial to start in Pennsylvania
* 3 dead, 3 wounded in shooting near Auburn University
* 'Once,' 'Porgy and Bess,' 'Death of a Salesman' big winners at Tony awards
Take an early look at the news that will be making national headlines in today's Early Reads:
* From Imperial Valley Press: California official resigns after child abuse arrest
* From Chicago Tribune: Black attorney defends alleged white supremacist
Don't forget to tune in to "Early Start" weekdays at 5am Eastern for more on the day's news.
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