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MYB: Research in Motion in trouble
Alison Kosik on how Blackberry producer Research in Motion may be looking for a sale after losing money for two quarters.
What's trending for June 5th, 2012
An adult woman steals Donald Driver's cleat from a young fan, and Romania breaks the sky lantern record.
Early Reads for Tuesday, June 5th, 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:
* Wisconsin recall comes down to who gets more voters to polls
* Jury selection set to start in Sandusky trial
* Queen attends jubilee thanksgiving service without prince
Early Reads:
* From ChicagoTribune.com: Rooftop pastor, Corey Brooks, leaves for his 3,000-mile walk across America
* From BostonHerald.com: Guardsman, peace-loving landlady are at odds over apartment rental
* From AJC.com: College student held without bond for explosives, drugs
Don't forget to tune in to "Early Start" weekdays at 5am Eastern for more on the day's news.
Jury selection begins in Sandusky trial – Sara Ganim on what to expect
Jury selection in the trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is scheduled to start today. Sandusky is charged charged with sexually abusing 10 boys over 14 years. Last week, the judge denied his lawyers request to delay the trial. The judge also ruling yesterday the alleged victims' identities may not be concealed during the trial.
Patriot News Reporter and CNN contributor Sara Ganim, who won a Pulitzer Prize covering the Penn State scandal, on what we can expect at the start of the trial.
Final day of the Diamond Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II – Brooke Baldwin on what to expect
The Diamond Jubilee celebration for Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne has been tempered a bit by the absence of the Queen's husband Prince Philip. He was hospitalized on Monday with a bladder infection.
But the show must go on. Last night, some of the biggest names in music performed for the Queen, who we hear came prepared with earplugs.
CNN's Brooke Baldwin, who is co-anchoring our coverage of the Diamond Jubilee tribute, recaps Monday's events and has a preview for the festivities on the final day of the celebration.
Best excuse note ever: President Obama gets 5th grader out of class
Tyler Sullivan may have received the greatest excuse note of all time. The 11-year-old boy will be returning to his fifth grade class with a handwritten note from President Obama, explaining Tyler's absence from class.
Tyler had been attending an event where the President spoke at a Honeywell factory where his dad works. After the speech, President Obama asks Tyler if he needed an excuse note. The President broke out the official Presidential stationary and wrote "Mr. Ackerman, Please excuse Tyler... he was with me! Barack Obama."
This morning on "Early Start," Tyler and his teacher Terry Ackerman talk about getting the note from the President.
MYB: Rough day ahead in U.S. markets
It's going to be a rough day in financial markets after that dismal Labor Department jobs report on Friday.
Stock futures for the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 are all trading sharply lower this morning, indicating markets are expected to open down. And there's mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve to take some sort of action to stimulate the economy here.
This morning, Alison Kosik is in for Christine Romans, an explains what we are expecting from the markets today, and if the FED will make a move this week.
What's trending for June 4th, 2012
Shocking UVA exposure photos and a student gets an "executive" excuse.
Early Reads for Monday, June 4th, 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:
* George Zimmerman to request new bond hearing
* Official: Pilot in Lagos crash that killed 163 an American
* Growth worries rattle Asian markets
Early Reads:
* From Wall Street Journal: Facebook considers giving kids access
* LDS members march in gay pride parade
* Obama writes excuse note for 11-year-old Tyler Sullivan. He'll be live on "Early Start" at 6:45am.
Don't forget to tune in to "Early Start" weekdays at 5am Eastern for more on the day's news.
Coca-Cola rep responds to NYC sugary drink ban, says physical activity also important in fight against obesity
Coca-Cola vice president of science and regulatory affairs Rhona Applebaum on NYC Mayor Bloomberg's sugary drink ban.
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