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The funny side of politics – Comedian W. Kamau Bell gives us his take on the big stories of the week
W. Kamau Bell, host of FX's "Totally Biased With W. Kamau Bell," with his take on big political stories of the week.
Clinton's apology too little, too late? CNN's Paul Steinhauser looks at the potential political fallout
CNN's Paul Steinhauser on the political fallout after President Clinton apologizes for his comments on the Bush tax cuts.
MYB: Household net worth rises
Christine Romans on a new report showing household net worth rising in the first quarter of the year.
What's trending for June 8th, 2012
Apple I up for auction, girl goes from homeless to Harvard grad and Greek politicians get physical on talk show.
U.S. wrestler Jordan Burroughs on his quest for gold at London Olympics
The 2012 summer Olympics in London is just 49 days away, and the U.S. men's wrestling is getting some very serious hype. That's because 2011 World Champion Freestyle Wrestler Jordan Burroughs, who qualified for the men's freestyle team last month, has gone undefeated since 2009. Many say Jordan is the United States' best chance at bringing home Olympic gold.
Jordan will celebrate his 24th birthday during this year's games, and he talks with Zoraida on "Early Start" about the pressure to succeed at the Olympics.
Read a transcript of Jordan's interview with Zoraida after the jump.
Early Reads for Friday, June 8th, 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:
* President Bill Clinton tells Wolf Blitzer he's sorry for tax cut uproar
* Civil war 'imminent' in Syria, U.N. warns
* Holder rejects GOP assertions on Fast and Furious at House hearing
Take an early look at the news that will be making national headlines in today's Early Reads:
* From Hickory Daily Record: Maiden church of controversial pastor targeted with unknown powder substance
* From Kansas City Star: Chiefs notebook: ‘Trick Shot’ Tanney impresses Zorn
Don't forget to tune in to "Early Start" weekdays at 5am Eastern for more on the day's news.
Politics of the Paycheck Fairness Act – Dean Obeidallah looks at whether political posturing is getting in the way of equal pay
This week there's a bill up on the hill to end income discrimination based on gender. It's called the "Paycheck Fairness Act" and it was defeated in the Senate. Who would oppose equal pay for women and men, you might ask?
That's exactly the question comedian Dean Obeidallah asks in his column, "Do Women Really Deserve to Be Paid the Same as Men?" Though the title is meant to pick up some eyebrows, Obeidallah is actually arguing for lawmakers to do something to reach earning equality.
"I propose that every Senator who opposes this legislation be paid only 77 cents for each dollar paid to their Congressional counterparts who support the law," Obeidallah writes.
Senate Republicans say it's not fair to think that they're opposed to equal pay for women. Republican Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) says it's a matter of the details.
"Unfortunately, the only winners under this legislation would be trial lawyers, giving them a windfall, exposing employers to unemployed punitive damages," Heller says.
Dean Obeidallah talks with Ashleigh on "Early Start" this morning to explain if he thought political posturing was getting in the way of legislation on equal pay for women.
Study: CT scans could up kids cancer risk – Elizabeth Cohen explains
From CNN medical producer John Bonifield:
CT scans expose children to radiation that could give them cancer, according to a review of children’s imaging data published Wednesday in the British medical journal Lancet.
The researchers estimate that for every 10,000 computed tomography scans performed on children aged 10 or younger, one additional child will get a brain tumor and another additional child will get leukemia within a decade of the first scan. These cancers wouldn’t otherwise be expected, even if none of the imaging was done.
Elizabeth Cohen explains this new study and whether your child should get a CT scan.
MYB: Millions of LinkedIn passwords compromised – Christine shares tips on the elements of a good password
Christine Romans looks at a massive security breach for millions of LinkedIn users, and shares tips for how you can create a secure password for your online accounts.
What's trending for June 7th, 2012
Google rolls out new 3D mobile maps and Elvis Lives! Hologram of the King coming soon.
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