What's Happening

The biggest CNN related headline in recent days had to be the controversy over AC360's ratings, a story that first broke at TV Newser. Nielsen is posed to make a decision on the matter in late July and we'll keep you posted.

I have no idea how American Morning's ratings have changed since the anchor switch, but I am enjoying the direction the new Executive Producer has taken the program. The banter of those at the desk has lightened the mood considerably, which I find very enjoyable first thing in the morning. Adding lawyer Sunni Hoston, the quirky Richard Roth and the triple trio (Zain Verjee, Tom Foreman and Jamie McIntyre) racing segments from Washington are just a few of the things I look forward to, besides a healthy dose of what's new in the world.
AM has also added great camera work and terrific bump music. Here's a short example from Wednesday's program.

I've got one more thing from Wednesday's American Morning for you. Have you noticed those T.Boone Pickens' commercials teasing his strategy for saving our country from dependence on foreign oil? John Roberts did an interview with Pickens and the plan was reveled for AM viewers.

Melinda Dolittle (American Idol 2007), Queen Latifah, and CNN Anchor Nicole Lapin

The LEAGUE National Awards & Recognition Luncheon that was held on June 11th in New York City, hosted by Queen Latifah. CNN Anchor, Nicole Lapin, was among the celebrity attendees as were actor Stephen Baldwin, singer Melinda Doolittle, Henry C. Lozano, and Senator Harris Wofford.
The LEAGUE in NYC honored the top schools, classes, districts and students for their accomplishments during the 2007-2008 school year.
Lapin is a news anchor for CNN.com Live. She guides users through news reports, anchors "Now in the News," a fast-paced hourly Web- and wireless-exclusive news update, and provides briefings on CNN/U.S. and Headline News about the most popular stories on CNN.com.. She joined CNN in May 2006 and is based in the network's world headquarters in Atlanta. *

There you have my take on who or what made my list of CNN news for today. I'll see you back here next week. ~ Phebe

* Lapin bio credit to CNN.com

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Viewing History Globally

Before the final primaries were held on Tuesday night the matter of seating the Florida and Michigan delegates had to be settled. CNN contributor Donna Brazile is a member of the DNC's rules and bylaws committee and during Saturday's meeting, Donna had the chance to speak. The first was during the Florida debate.

Donna Brazile also spoke during the Michigan debate.

While the citizens in the United States were experiencing this historic night, nations around the world were waking up to the news. As a Canadian who has been watching these primaries with extreme interest I am also interested in what other countries have been thinking. CNN had correspondants in various nations share thoughts on the news of the first African American becoming the Democratic nominee. In this first video clip we see reaction from Hong Kong, Germany and Japan.

The second clip of reactions from around the world features France, Kenya and Isreal.

To give us a propective like no one else can Jeanne Moos gives us the Moos Unusual look at history in the making.

Tonight I end with a great clip from this morning's "American Morning". Kyra Phillips and Sanjay Gupta were discussing the uses of the Nintendo Wii as Ali Velshi and Sunny Hostin demonstrated the hoola hop game. If you caught our sister blog, All Things Anderson you know Anderson Cooper received a Wii for his birthday. Hopefully Mr. Cooper saw this segment and will give the Wii a try.

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