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Live blog with 'Early Start' co-anchor John Berman TODAY, July 19th at 12pmET
Have you met John? You've likely heard about him joining the show, or maybe you saw his unique intro video. But there's a lot more to John Berman than facial hair and the Red Sox (though his Twitter feed may lead you to wonder).
We're inviting you to get to know John better by letting you have at him! He'll be live blogging right here on CNN.com/EarlyStart on Thursday, July 19th from 12:00pm to 12:30pm, where he'll answer questions, share his thoughts on stories in the news and maybe post a webcam video or two.
Be sure to check this space for the live blog when it opens.
How the drought will affect your wallet – Christine Romans explains
Christine Romans explains how drought conditions will affect crop prices and push food prices up.
Romney's short list for vice president? Paul Steinhauser explains
Paul Steinhauser on Mitt Romney's possible running mate choices for his presidential race.
Worst drought since '50s may significantly damage crops – Alexandra Steele on whether farmers will see rain soon
With more than half the country in some state of drought, farmers are feeling the impact on their livelihood and consumers could expect to feel a hit in their wallet when they go to the supermarket soon, experts say.
The U.S. is facing the largest drought since the 1950s, the National Climatic Data Center reported Monday, saying that about 55% of the country was in at least moderate short-term drought in June for the first time since December 1956, when 58% of the country was in a moderate to extreme drought.
The hot, dry weather in June, which ranked as the third-driest month nationally in at least 118 years, according to the center, made the problem worse.
This morning on "Early Start," Alexandra Steele reports on the record-breaking drought across the US, and when farmers could see relief.
What's trending for July 18th, 2012
Couple photographed at war memorial found and already engaged, and Manhattan-size Iceberg melts away from Greenland.
Americans released in Egypt to continue trip before returning home
Ian Lee reports on the release of two Americans who were kidnapped in Egypt over the weekend.
HSBC in spotlight for money laundering
Bloomberg's Nela Richardson on HSBC facing scrutiny for its allegedly lax money laundering rules.
FDA to approve new weight-loss drug
Elizabeth Cohen on the FDA's expected approval of new weight-loss drug Qnexa, and why some lobbied against approval.
New Obama ad slams Romney on outsourcing
Peter Hamby on the Obama campaign's newest ad attacking Mitt Romney's record at Bain Capital.
Romney to announce VP pick...this week? Peter Hamby on Romney's attempts to change the Bain discussion
Peter Hamby looks at why Mitt Romney may announce his choice for a running mate this week.
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