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Morsy under investigation – Reza Sayah reports
The tense situation in Egypt grows even more fragile this morning.
Removed from power Wednesday night, deposed President Mohamed Morsy is now in military custody along with several top leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood.
While opponents of Morsy and the Brotherhood are celebrating the events of the past week, supporters are calling for mass protests.
Reza Sayah is live in Cairo with the latest.
“One day after the armed forces toppled him from power, Egypt's top prosecutor banned Morsy from leaving the country, then launched an investigation into accusations that the former president incited deadly violence,” Sayah reports.
“More than 30 Muslim Brotherhood leaders, also in custody and facing charges.”
Interim President Adly Mansour reached out to the president's supporters after being sworn in on Thursday, inviting the Muslim Brotherhood to help build the nation.
But many among the Brotherhood are not swayed.
“Instead they're planning a day of protests,” Sayah says, “calling it ‘Friday of Rejection.’” Those demonstrations are set to begin after Friday prayers.
“Some of the most hard-lined supporters of the Brotherhood, Mr. Morsy, have made provocative statements saying they’re prepared to die," Sayah says. "Others Brotherhood leaders are saying keep things peaceful.”
Follow along on CNN.com as the news develops.
White House calls for democracy in Egypt – Athena Jones reports
The Obama Administration is closely watching the developments in Egypt.
The president released a statement urging the Egyptian people to be responsible for determining the country's future.
His statement read in part: “I now call on the Egyptian military to move quickly and responsibly to return full authority back to a democratically elected civilian government as soon as possible...”
CNN's Athena Jones is covering the implications of that live in Washington.
Morsy was Egypt's first democratically elected president, “and this administration has stressed the importance of the democratic process in Egypt,” she reports.
“What's notable here in the president’s statement is, he did not say the democratically elected government, but a democratically elected one, which doesn't mean Morsy's government.”
The president also refrained from calling the situation in Egypt a coup. Jones explains the legal reasons.
Follow along on CNN.com as the story develops.
Clashes, confusion after Morsy removed from office – Reza Sayah reports
CNN is following a country in chaos this morning.
Events in Egypt are moving swiftly after the military ousted Mohamed Morsy from power Wednesday night and reportedly placed him under house arrest.
A new leader was sworn in just moments ago. General Abdel-Fatah El-Sisi, Chief of Egypt's Armed Forces announced that Adly Mansour, the head of Egypt's highest court will replace Morsy as interim president.
But clashes followed the announcement of a coup. Egyptian state television reports that at least 32 people were killed and more than 340 wounded.
CNN's Reza Sayah is in Cairo following the developments on the ground.
“Droves of military convoys flooded the streets of Egypt's capital, propelling the nation on a road toward change,” Sayah reports.
“While the military's coup was met with cheers in Tahrir square, across the Nile River supporters of the deposed president chanted ‘down with the military’ and ‘the square has a million martyrs’…denouncing his ouster.”
Follow along on CNN.com as the story develops.
Past professors, ballistics & DNA experts testify in Zimmerman trial Wednesday
The George Zimmerman murder trial takes a break today for the July Fourth holiday.
But prosecutors are expected to wrap up their side of the case when court resumes on Friday.
They spent Wednesday trying to paint a picture of Zimmerman as a well-educated police officer wanna-be.
CNN's George Howell reports the details from Sanford, Florida.
“Zimmerman's past could haunt him if jurors are swayed by the picture prosecutors are trying to paint,” Howell reports, “a ‘wanna-be’ cop, who went too far, then less than forth-coming about how well he knew the law–-on national TV.”
Pranksters slow Zimmerman trial – Jeanne Moos reports
CNN has your round-the-clock coverage and analysis of the George Zimmerman trial in Florida. Much of the nation's attention the last week has been on the serious issues raised in that trial.
But even the most-watched court proceeding in years couldn't avoid online pranksters.
CNN's Jeanne Moos has that story.
Pot activist leaves $10,000 tip for burgers and fries – Jeanne Moos reports
It’s not every day someone leaves a big tip for burgers and fries. Certainly not one in the thousands.
CNN’s Jeanne Moos has the story of a very big tip that one activist left for a restaurant owner.
And he has even more to give.
Jury hears about Zimmerman's injuries – George Howell reports
The George Zimmerman trial resumes today with a focus on the former neighborhood watch volunteer’s past.
The judge will hear arguments over whether the jury should know Zimmerman took criminal justice courses and was turned down for a job as a police officer.
The jury has already heard about Zimmerman's injuries and what those injuries may indicate about what happened the night Zimmerman killed Trayvon Martin.
George Howell has more on that.
Wet and wild fourth; flash floods threaten East Coast – Indra Petersons reports
It's a tale of two coasts for the Fourth of July holiday.
Independence week is shaping up to be a wet one on the East Coast, while scorching, dry conditions are heating the west.
The threat of storms, torrential rains and flash-floods - up and down the Eastern Seaboard - could put a serious damper on barbecues, fireworks and all things outdoors for celebrations on the fourth.
Indra Petersons has more on that.
The 20th firefighter grieves for fallen colleagues in Arizona – Kyung Lah reports
CNN is reporting some progress on the fire lines in Arizona this morning.
The Yarnell Hill fire is now about eight percent contained. But there is still a long way to go.
As the fire rages, 19 members of Arizona's Granite Mountain Hot-Shots, who died battling the blaze, are being remembered for their bravery. We’re also learning more about the lone survivor and 20th member of that elite firefighting crew.
Kyung Lah brings us that story.
“Assigned to the lookout position, Brendan McDonough had no idea he would be watching the fire that killed his entire crew,” Lah reports “His position was above the team when the winds suddenly shifted.”
Minutes later, the rest of his brothers were lost to the fire. The conditions were so erratic that "firefighters say there was nothing McDonough could do to save his brothers."
Follow along on CNN.com as the story continues to develop.
Ape gets new mom, with help from humans – Jeanne Moos reports
“Early Start” brings you a sweet story of adoption with a very happy ending. It features humans, and a 5-month-old ape.
Jeanne Moos tells you more.
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