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The race is on to turn Jersey Shore into a summer paradise – CNN's Poppy Harlow reports
Memorial day brings the unofficial start to summer and many businesses on the sandy-battered east coast are still recovering.
In a new triple-a poll, 79% of travelers say the storm has not changed their summer plans.
69% say they'll spend the same or more time at the Jersey Shore.
– CNN's Poppy Harlow reports
Witness: 'The bridge was just gone'
A witness to a bridge collapse near Seattle, Washington, describes the scene as the collapse occurred and the aftermath. Richard Dessin photographed the aftermath of the collapse, and phoned into 'Early Start' to talk to John Berman about what he saw.
Choosing a double mastectomy over a fear of dying – Zoraida Sambolin shares her decision making process
Zoraida Sambolin shares how she came to her decision to have a double mastectomy.
John Berman surprises her when he shows his support with a "Super Z" T-shirt. "Early Start" staffers join the team.
George Zimmerman's lawyers release evidence to possibly be used in defense of client – David Mattingly reports
New developments in the Trayvon Martin case give a possible glimpse into how George Zimmerman’s lawyers intend to defend their client. David Mattingly has more on the story. “His attorneys are making it clear,” Mattingly says. “If prosecutors try to attack George Zimmerman's character, they're prepared to do the same with Trayvon Martin.”
Jurors deadlocked on sentence for convicted killer leads to mistrial in Jodi Arias penalty phase – CNN’s Casey Wian reports
Spectators who lined up for courtroom seats are preparing themselves for "phase two" in the penalty phase of her murder trial the judge declaring a mistrial after jurors could not agree on life in prison or the death penalty.
A retrial on the sentencing issue for Arias who was convicted of murdering her ex-boyfriend is now set for July. CNN’s Casey Wian is following developments.
READ MORE: New jury to decide Jodi Arias' fate after penalty phase mistrial
Moore Medical Center's Dr. Stephanie Barnhardt describes sheltering from the tornado: 'We were still treating patients'
Dr. Stephanie Barnhardt of the Moore Medical Center describes sheltering from the EF5 tornado. Dr. Barnhardt says doctors were still treating patients until they saw the tornado was headed in their direction.
"The power went out and at that point, we told the patients to get the mattresses," Dr. Barnhardt says. "We were handing out blankets and sat on the floor and ducked for cover."
Sgt. accused of videotaping female cadets at West Point – Barbara Starr reports
An Army sergeant first class is charged with allegedly secretly videotaping female cadets in the showers and bathrooms at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Barbara Starr has the story.
Rescuer devastated by bodies discovered at Plaza Towers Elementary School – Pamela Brown reports
Rescuer Adam Baker discovered unspeakable horrors when he rushed to search for survivors, including his nephew, at Plaza Towers Elementary School. Pamela Brown says, "He encountered four children buried under the massive debris of the collapsed school, suffocated by its sheer weight."
Baker pulled them out and says he "tried to put them in a row as respectfully" as he could. He says it was terrible, but it was his duty as an American."It's a hole in your heart just to see these little broken bodies," Baker says.
John King tours the devastation in what remains of the Plaza Towers Elementary School
The Plaza Towers Elementary School took a direct hit from the tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma on Monday afternoon. As a result, the lives of seven children were taken. John King tours the school, now in ruins, with Sgt. Jeremy Lewis of the Moore, Oklahoma Police Department.
After the disaster; the work ahead – John Berman reports from Moore, OK
John Berman has the latest on the devastation and the work that lies ahead for the town of Moore, OK.
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