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Modern Justice in Mississippi?; Update on Missing Alabama Teen

Aired June 13, 2005 - 06:31   ET

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.

THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.


ANNOUNCER: From the Time Warner center in New York, this is DAYBREAK, with Carol Costello and Chad Myers.
CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: And good morning, everyone. Thank you for waking up with us.

Coming up this half-hour, an old crime, a new trial, the past surfaces in a Mississippi courtroom.

And have you gotten bumped from a flight recently? Well, you're not alone. We'll tell you why in our "Business Buzz."

But first, "Now in the News."

President Bush hosts five African presidents at the White House today. He recently pledged $15 billion to battle HIV and AIDS in Africa. In turn, the African leaders will press Bush for a significant increase in economic aid and to back a British plan for debt reduction.

Cuban exile Luis Posada goes before an immigration judge today. He faces charges of illegally entering the United States earlier this year. Posada is accused of planting the deadly bombing of a Cuban airliner in 1976 in Caracas. Venezuela wants to retry him as a terrorist.

Communication antennas bent like twigs; this, after thunderstorms pounded much of Oklahoma. Storms also damaged buildings, uprooted trees, and blew over tractor trailers. There are no reports of injuries, however.

To the forecast center.

(WEATHER REPORT)

COSTELLO: That infamous case out of Mississippi is one of the topics on "AMERICAN MORNING." Soledad O'Brien joins us now for a look at that story and more.

Good morning.

SOLEDAD O'BRIEN, CNN ANCHOR: Hey, Carol, good morning to you.

Of course, the main question is: Just how tough is it going to be to try that 41-year-old case? This morning, we're going to talk to one of the defense attorneys in the case, as well as the D.A. who is prosecuting it. Also, in honor of Father's Day, we are kicking off our weeklong series on dad. Today, we're going to talk to Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Here is a medical question for you. Do dads have the necessary hormones to handle being Mr. Mom?

That and much more ahead this morning on "AMERICAN MORNING." Carol, we'll see you at the top of the hour.

COSTELLO: Gosh, I hope the answer is yes.

O'BRIEN: We'll see.

COSTELLO: Thanks, Soledad.

Here's what's ahead in the week ahead.

This morning, the Supreme Court hands down rulings on several major cases. Among them, decisions on the Ten Commandments and imminent domain.

Deliberations resume tomorrow in the fraud and larceny trial of two former Tyco International executives. The panel adjourned Friday after making five requests for evidence.

Former Baylor basketball player Carlton Dotson is to be sentenced Wednesday. His guilty plea to murdering teammate Patrick Dennehey (ph) all but wraps up the case that rocked the university two years ago.

On Thursday, the next Progress supply ship for the International Space Station is scheduled to launch from the Russian cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

And just days before Iran's presidential elections on Friday, a string of deadly bombings targeted Iranian government buildings. Officials blame exiled opposition groups seeking to scare off Iranian voters.

Will justice be served more than 40 years late? It was 1964, "Freedom Summer," three young civil rights workers were in Mississippi to register African-American voters. They never left there alive. Now, one man goes on trial for those murders.

CNN's Ed Lavandera joins us live from Philadelphia, Mississippi, with more on what you heard Soledad talking about.

Good morning -- Ed.

ED LAVANDERA, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Good morning, Carol.

Well, jury selection begins today in the state murder trial of 80-year-old Edgar Ray Killen. Prosecutors and FBI investigators who had been looking into this case for 40 years believe that Killen is one of the lead main instigators the night that three civil rights workers -- Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney -- were murdered here in the summer of 1964. There you see Edgar Ray Killen. Now, there are very much mixed feelings here in the state of Mississippi about bringing this case to trial. State murder charges were never filed back then. Prosecutors believe that there was a mob, if you will, of KKK members, who had killed the three civil rights workers 41 years ago and that Killen was one of the main people involved in that.

It took 41 days -- 44 days, excuse me, to find the bodies of the three civil rights workers back then. This case was highlighted in the famous movie, "Mississippi Burning."

You know, of course, this trial is rekindling a lot of those emotions that existed here many years ago.

COSTELLO: Ed Lavandera reporting live from Philadelphia, Mississippi, this morning.

It has been two weeks since 18-year-old Natalee Holloway was reported missing on the Caribbean island of Aruba. Aruba's prime minister says his government is doing all it can to solve the mystery of the missing Alabama teen.

Let's head live now to Aruba and Karl Penhaul.

Bring us up to date -- Karl.

KARL PENHAUL, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Carol, as you say, exactly two weeks now since Natalee Holloway disappeared. We, in fact, last night were outside the very same bar at the very same time that Natalee disappeared, and I can tell you that was certainly a very eerie feeling.

Now, what law enforcement sources close to this investigation have told us is that they have sent off samples from one of the cars confiscated in this investigation for analysis. They've sent off samples from that car, a sample that resembled blood for analysis at the FBI lab in Quantico, Virginia. But what that source has also told us is that sample has come back negative. So nothing conclusive there.

Also yesterday, late in the evening, the prime minister of Aruba gave a press conference to tell us what he had to say about the investigation. In that press conference, what he emphatically stated was that nobody on this island would be above the law. That was to calm suspicions that because one of the suspects who was detained on Thursday, a 17-year-old, is the son of one of the island's judges. And so, this is the comment by the prime minister to quash any fears that that would happen.

Those three suspects, who were detained on Thursday, were the last three young men to be seen in Natalee Holloway's company, exactly two weeks ago. And over the weekend, a judge ordered that they should be held in custody for a further eight days while police and prosecutors continue with the investigation -- Carol.

COSTELLO: Karl, Natalee Holloway's mother talked to the Associated Press. She said the two security guards taken into custody should be let go. She said the three young men who were most recently arrested know exactly what happened to Natalee. Why is she saying that?

PENHAUL: What seems to be beyond doubt, Carol, is this: That the moment that Natalee Holloway left the Carlos 'N Charlie's Bar exactly two weeks ago and got into the car with the three suspects -- Juron Van Der Sloot and brothers Satish and Deepak Kalpoe -- those four people are the only four people who know exactly what happened minute by minute from then.

But what the prosecutors are saying is that the first two suspects arrested -- and they were arrested more than a week ago now, the two security guards -- they are not in the clear yet. Prosecutors are still investigating what links they may have had to the case based on statements from the three suspects, who were later arrested on Thursday. They have implicated in some say the two security guards. So that is why they're still being held -- Carol.

COSTELLO: Karl Penhaul live in Aruba this morning.

Still to come on DAYBREAK, getting on a plane this morning? Lots of people are, and that could be pushing the industry back on top.

But first, here's a look at what else is making news this Monday.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

COSTELLO: A look now at how the international markets are trading. Tokyo's Nikkei up just about 7 points, the London FTSE also up over 7.5 points, the German DAX up by 8 points.

It's time now for a little "Business Buzz."

If you're flying this morning, you may notice that, well, the airport is a little crowded, and maybe your plane is going to be a little crowded.

Carrie Lee joins us again to tell us how the airlines are filling up flights now.

CARRIE LEE, CNN FINANCIAL NEWS CORRESPONDENT: May was a very busy month for the big six carriers, Carol. So good news for them. For consumers, well, maybe not.

But still, we're talking about American, United, Delta, Northwest, Continental and US Airways. These six airlines filled 79.2 percent of their seats in May; this, according to "USA Today." And that is the best May ever. The fullest month ever was July of last year when 84 percent of seats were full.

Now, this all comes despite several recent fare hikes. But the airlines are flying fewer seats, 25 percent less than five years ago.

One note of caution: Experts say that when airlines average more than 80 percent full that's when passengers start to get bumped. So you do need to be aware of that.

The Department of Transportation, meanwhile, says involuntary bumping of passengers was up slightly for the first few months of the year. It's not always a bad thing. You can get a voucher. You can get some money towards your next flight.

COSTELLO: I hate that, Carrie.

LEE: I hate it, too. I never take it. I never take it, but some people do if they're interested in taking another flight. So at least you have the option. But good news for airlines. Things are picking up.

COSTELLO: Good news. But does it come too late?

LEE: Well, in the case of US Airways and United, they're still in bankruptcy. So they're needing to really scrimp every dollar they can. And that's really true of all of the big carriers. But, hey, more seats are never a bad thing.

COSTELLO: True. Carrie Lee, thank you.

LEE: Sure.

COSTELLO: Your news, money, weather and sports. It is 6:45 Eastern. Here's what's all new this morning.

The U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is under fresh criticism. It follows "TIME" magazine's report on a logbook tracing the treatment of a detainee who officials believe planned to be one of the 9/11 hijackers.

In money news, there was plenty of interest from moviegoers in the relationship between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Their movie, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," tops at the box office with $51 million in ticket sales.

In culture, Johnny Carson's alma mater found a good way to honor him. The University of Nebraska renamed its theater department after Johnny. They had already discussed the idea with Carson before his death in January.

In sports, it's now a two games to nothing advantage for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA final. The Spurs absolutely dominated the Detroit Pistons, 97-76. Game three in Detroit tomorrow.

To the forecast center.

(WEATHER REPORT)

COSTELLO: Jacqui?

JACQUI JERAS, CNN METEOROLOGIST: Yes.

COSTELLO: A chance to win a DAYBREAK coffee mug.

JERAS: Oh, is it mug time?

COSTELLO: Not quite yet.

JERAS: Oh.

COSTELLO: But it will be when we come back.

JERAS: I was excited for a minute.

COSTELLO: I know, but get ready.

JERAS: OK.

COSTELLO: We'll be right back.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

COSTELLO: It is 6:51 Eastern. Here is what will be making news later today.

An American Army deserter leaves his home in Japan to return to the United States for the first time in 40 years. Charles Jenkins wants to visit his 91-year-old mother in North Carolina. Jenkins fled to North Korea in 1965. He turned himself in last year.

The Senate today will belatedly apologize for never passing anti- lynching legislation. Sponsors of the resolution say nearly 200 anti- lynching bills were introduced in the first half of the 20th century.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to call for a special election in a speech tonight that will allow voters to weigh in on some of the more controversial proposals, including a plan to make public school teachers work longer to get tenure.

The case of that missing Alabama teenager is one of the stories being worked on by "AMERICAN MORNING." So let's check on that and other stories coming up at the top of the hour. Ali Velshi in for Bill today.

Good morning -- Ali.

ALI VELSHI, CNN ANCHOR: Good morning, Carol. Good to see you.

We will have the latest on the search for Natalee Holloway. Over the weekend, word of a possible confession from one of three teen suspects. Investigators now say that didn't happen. So what's the real story? We'll talk to an Aruba government spokesman this morning.

And it's the state of Texas versus the parents of a 13-year-old girl, who has got cancer. The girl's parents lost custody after they refused radiation treatment for her, and now they have changed their minds. We'll talk about what's behind their change of heart.

That and more on this "AMERICAN MORNING" -- Carol.

COSTELLO: We'll be there. Thank you, Ali. To a CNN "Security Watch" now. Remember the 9/11 Commission? Nearly a year ago, it made several recommendations for increasing security about terrorist attacks. Now the 9/11 Public Discourse Project, the panel composed of former commission members, well, they'll meet in about four hours. They'll discuss the new director of national intelligence post and just how it's implementing the commission's recommendations.

A decision is expected today on a controversial research paper that critics call a road map for terrorists. The paper details how terrorists can contaminate the nation's milk supply. The government asked the National Academy of Sciences not to publish the research.

Since 9/11, the nation's immigration laws are being used as a sweeping antiterrorism weapon. Immigration law violations have been filed against more than 500 people who have shown up on the radar of national security investigators. Muslim and civil liberty activists complain the immigration violations target Arabs and Muslims.

Stay tuned to CNN day and night for the most reliable news about your security.

All right, Jacqui, now it is time.

JERAS: The time for the coveted mug that everyone wants. And I still don't have one. Just so you know.

COSTELLO: Oh, I'm sorry.

JERAS: These are the answers from Friday's coffee quiz. Whose famous residence could be in danger from Tropical Storm Arlene? The answer: Ernest Hemingway. If you were born after 1960, what is your expected Social Security retirement age? The answer: 67.

And the winner is -- oh, you've got the drum roll and everything! I didn't even have to make it up.

COSTELLO: We don't miss a trick.

JERAS: Shirley Anderson from Georgetown, South Carolina. Shirley, congratulations. You'll get that lovely DAYBREAK mug. She'll be one up on me. OK. How do I really feel about it?

COSTELLO: OK.

JERAS: How about today? We've got some questions for today. In what country did U.S. Army deserter Charles Jenkins meet his wife? And how many knockouts has Mike Tyson accumulated in his career?

Submit your answers online. The address is CNN.com/daybreak. And find out if you won tomorrow morning, and I'll find out if there's one in my mailbox tomorrow morning.

COSTELLO: I'm going to -- I would send you mine, but this is the only one we have in the city of New York.

JERAS: Oh, it's gorgeous.

COSTELLO: It is gorgeous. Thank you, Jacqui.

JERAS: You're welcome.

COSTELLO: When we come back, more headlines and a look at your travel forecast. You are watching DAYBREAK for a Monday morning.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

COSTELLO: If you are traveling today, Jacqui has some help.

(WEATHER REPORT)

COSTELLO: "Now in the News."

Evacuating the wounded in southern Afghanistan; this, after a roadside bomb struck a U.S. military reconstruction team this morning. Four members were hurt. The teams perform small rebuilding projects and provide security for other aid workers.

Debt relief, trade and fighting AIDS. Those issues will top the agenda as President Bush meets with five African leaders today. The meeting comes as humanitarian issues in Africa spark global worries.

It's back to work this morning for the eight women and four men on the Michael Jackson jury. So far, the jurors have deliberated more than 28 hours over six days.

From the Time Warner center in New York, I'm Carol Costello along with Jacqui Jeras today. "AMERICAN MORNING" starts right now.

O'BRIEN: Thanks, Carol. I'm Soledad O'Brien.

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Aired June 13, 2005 - 06:31   ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
ANNOUNCER: From the Time Warner center in New York, this is DAYBREAK, with Carol Costello and Chad Myers.
CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: And good morning, everyone. Thank you for waking up with us.

Coming up this half-hour, an old crime, a new trial, the past surfaces in a Mississippi courtroom.

And have you gotten bumped from a flight recently? Well, you're not alone. We'll tell you why in our "Business Buzz."

But first, "Now in the News."

President Bush hosts five African presidents at the White House today. He recently pledged $15 billion to battle HIV and AIDS in Africa. In turn, the African leaders will press Bush for a significant increase in economic aid and to back a British plan for debt reduction.

Cuban exile Luis Posada goes before an immigration judge today. He faces charges of illegally entering the United States earlier this year. Posada is accused of planting the deadly bombing of a Cuban airliner in 1976 in Caracas. Venezuela wants to retry him as a terrorist.

Communication antennas bent like twigs; this, after thunderstorms pounded much of Oklahoma. Storms also damaged buildings, uprooted trees, and blew over tractor trailers. There are no reports of injuries, however.

To the forecast center.

(WEATHER REPORT)

COSTELLO: That infamous case out of Mississippi is one of the topics on "AMERICAN MORNING." Soledad O'Brien joins us now for a look at that story and more.

Good morning.

SOLEDAD O'BRIEN, CNN ANCHOR: Hey, Carol, good morning to you.

Of course, the main question is: Just how tough is it going to be to try that 41-year-old case? This morning, we're going to talk to one of the defense attorneys in the case, as well as the D.A. who is prosecuting it. Also, in honor of Father's Day, we are kicking off our weeklong series on dad. Today, we're going to talk to Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Here is a medical question for you. Do dads have the necessary hormones to handle being Mr. Mom?

That and much more ahead this morning on "AMERICAN MORNING." Carol, we'll see you at the top of the hour.

COSTELLO: Gosh, I hope the answer is yes.

O'BRIEN: We'll see.

COSTELLO: Thanks, Soledad.

Here's what's ahead in the week ahead.

This morning, the Supreme Court hands down rulings on several major cases. Among them, decisions on the Ten Commandments and imminent domain.

Deliberations resume tomorrow in the fraud and larceny trial of two former Tyco International executives. The panel adjourned Friday after making five requests for evidence.

Former Baylor basketball player Carlton Dotson is to be sentenced Wednesday. His guilty plea to murdering teammate Patrick Dennehey (ph) all but wraps up the case that rocked the university two years ago.

On Thursday, the next Progress supply ship for the International Space Station is scheduled to launch from the Russian cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

And just days before Iran's presidential elections on Friday, a string of deadly bombings targeted Iranian government buildings. Officials blame exiled opposition groups seeking to scare off Iranian voters.

Will justice be served more than 40 years late? It was 1964, "Freedom Summer," three young civil rights workers were in Mississippi to register African-American voters. They never left there alive. Now, one man goes on trial for those murders.

CNN's Ed Lavandera joins us live from Philadelphia, Mississippi, with more on what you heard Soledad talking about.

Good morning -- Ed.

ED LAVANDERA, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Good morning, Carol.

Well, jury selection begins today in the state murder trial of 80-year-old Edgar Ray Killen. Prosecutors and FBI investigators who had been looking into this case for 40 years believe that Killen is one of the lead main instigators the night that three civil rights workers -- Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman and James Chaney -- were murdered here in the summer of 1964. There you see Edgar Ray Killen. Now, there are very much mixed feelings here in the state of Mississippi about bringing this case to trial. State murder charges were never filed back then. Prosecutors believe that there was a mob, if you will, of KKK members, who had killed the three civil rights workers 41 years ago and that Killen was one of the main people involved in that.

It took 41 days -- 44 days, excuse me, to find the bodies of the three civil rights workers back then. This case was highlighted in the famous movie, "Mississippi Burning."

You know, of course, this trial is rekindling a lot of those emotions that existed here many years ago.

COSTELLO: Ed Lavandera reporting live from Philadelphia, Mississippi, this morning.

It has been two weeks since 18-year-old Natalee Holloway was reported missing on the Caribbean island of Aruba. Aruba's prime minister says his government is doing all it can to solve the mystery of the missing Alabama teen.

Let's head live now to Aruba and Karl Penhaul.

Bring us up to date -- Karl.

KARL PENHAUL, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Carol, as you say, exactly two weeks now since Natalee Holloway disappeared. We, in fact, last night were outside the very same bar at the very same time that Natalee disappeared, and I can tell you that was certainly a very eerie feeling.

Now, what law enforcement sources close to this investigation have told us is that they have sent off samples from one of the cars confiscated in this investigation for analysis. They've sent off samples from that car, a sample that resembled blood for analysis at the FBI lab in Quantico, Virginia. But what that source has also told us is that sample has come back negative. So nothing conclusive there.

Also yesterday, late in the evening, the prime minister of Aruba gave a press conference to tell us what he had to say about the investigation. In that press conference, what he emphatically stated was that nobody on this island would be above the law. That was to calm suspicions that because one of the suspects who was detained on Thursday, a 17-year-old, is the son of one of the island's judges. And so, this is the comment by the prime minister to quash any fears that that would happen.

Those three suspects, who were detained on Thursday, were the last three young men to be seen in Natalee Holloway's company, exactly two weeks ago. And over the weekend, a judge ordered that they should be held in custody for a further eight days while police and prosecutors continue with the investigation -- Carol.

COSTELLO: Karl, Natalee Holloway's mother talked to the Associated Press. She said the two security guards taken into custody should be let go. She said the three young men who were most recently arrested know exactly what happened to Natalee. Why is she saying that?

PENHAUL: What seems to be beyond doubt, Carol, is this: That the moment that Natalee Holloway left the Carlos 'N Charlie's Bar exactly two weeks ago and got into the car with the three suspects -- Juron Van Der Sloot and brothers Satish and Deepak Kalpoe -- those four people are the only four people who know exactly what happened minute by minute from then.

But what the prosecutors are saying is that the first two suspects arrested -- and they were arrested more than a week ago now, the two security guards -- they are not in the clear yet. Prosecutors are still investigating what links they may have had to the case based on statements from the three suspects, who were later arrested on Thursday. They have implicated in some say the two security guards. So that is why they're still being held -- Carol.

COSTELLO: Karl Penhaul live in Aruba this morning.

Still to come on DAYBREAK, getting on a plane this morning? Lots of people are, and that could be pushing the industry back on top.

But first, here's a look at what else is making news this Monday.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

COSTELLO: A look now at how the international markets are trading. Tokyo's Nikkei up just about 7 points, the London FTSE also up over 7.5 points, the German DAX up by 8 points.

It's time now for a little "Business Buzz."

If you're flying this morning, you may notice that, well, the airport is a little crowded, and maybe your plane is going to be a little crowded.

Carrie Lee joins us again to tell us how the airlines are filling up flights now.

CARRIE LEE, CNN FINANCIAL NEWS CORRESPONDENT: May was a very busy month for the big six carriers, Carol. So good news for them. For consumers, well, maybe not.

But still, we're talking about American, United, Delta, Northwest, Continental and US Airways. These six airlines filled 79.2 percent of their seats in May; this, according to "USA Today." And that is the best May ever. The fullest month ever was July of last year when 84 percent of seats were full.

Now, this all comes despite several recent fare hikes. But the airlines are flying fewer seats, 25 percent less than five years ago.

One note of caution: Experts say that when airlines average more than 80 percent full that's when passengers start to get bumped. So you do need to be aware of that.

The Department of Transportation, meanwhile, says involuntary bumping of passengers was up slightly for the first few months of the year. It's not always a bad thing. You can get a voucher. You can get some money towards your next flight.

COSTELLO: I hate that, Carrie.

LEE: I hate it, too. I never take it. I never take it, but some people do if they're interested in taking another flight. So at least you have the option. But good news for airlines. Things are picking up.

COSTELLO: Good news. But does it come too late?

LEE: Well, in the case of US Airways and United, they're still in bankruptcy. So they're needing to really scrimp every dollar they can. And that's really true of all of the big carriers. But, hey, more seats are never a bad thing.

COSTELLO: True. Carrie Lee, thank you.

LEE: Sure.

COSTELLO: Your news, money, weather and sports. It is 6:45 Eastern. Here's what's all new this morning.

The U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is under fresh criticism. It follows "TIME" magazine's report on a logbook tracing the treatment of a detainee who officials believe planned to be one of the 9/11 hijackers.

In money news, there was plenty of interest from moviegoers in the relationship between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Their movie, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," tops at the box office with $51 million in ticket sales.

In culture, Johnny Carson's alma mater found a good way to honor him. The University of Nebraska renamed its theater department after Johnny. They had already discussed the idea with Carson before his death in January.

In sports, it's now a two games to nothing advantage for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA final. The Spurs absolutely dominated the Detroit Pistons, 97-76. Game three in Detroit tomorrow.

To the forecast center.

(WEATHER REPORT)

COSTELLO: Jacqui?

JACQUI JERAS, CNN METEOROLOGIST: Yes.

COSTELLO: A chance to win a DAYBREAK coffee mug.

JERAS: Oh, is it mug time?

COSTELLO: Not quite yet.

JERAS: Oh.

COSTELLO: But it will be when we come back.

JERAS: I was excited for a minute.

COSTELLO: I know, but get ready.

JERAS: OK.

COSTELLO: We'll be right back.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

COSTELLO: It is 6:51 Eastern. Here is what will be making news later today.

An American Army deserter leaves his home in Japan to return to the United States for the first time in 40 years. Charles Jenkins wants to visit his 91-year-old mother in North Carolina. Jenkins fled to North Korea in 1965. He turned himself in last year.

The Senate today will belatedly apologize for never passing anti- lynching legislation. Sponsors of the resolution say nearly 200 anti- lynching bills were introduced in the first half of the 20th century.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to call for a special election in a speech tonight that will allow voters to weigh in on some of the more controversial proposals, including a plan to make public school teachers work longer to get tenure.

The case of that missing Alabama teenager is one of the stories being worked on by "AMERICAN MORNING." So let's check on that and other stories coming up at the top of the hour. Ali Velshi in for Bill today.

Good morning -- Ali.

ALI VELSHI, CNN ANCHOR: Good morning, Carol. Good to see you.

We will have the latest on the search for Natalee Holloway. Over the weekend, word of a possible confession from one of three teen suspects. Investigators now say that didn't happen. So what's the real story? We'll talk to an Aruba government spokesman this morning.

And it's the state of Texas versus the parents of a 13-year-old girl, who has got cancer. The girl's parents lost custody after they refused radiation treatment for her, and now they have changed their minds. We'll talk about what's behind their change of heart.

That and more on this "AMERICAN MORNING" -- Carol.

COSTELLO: We'll be there. Thank you, Ali. To a CNN "Security Watch" now. Remember the 9/11 Commission? Nearly a year ago, it made several recommendations for increasing security about terrorist attacks. Now the 9/11 Public Discourse Project, the panel composed of former commission members, well, they'll meet in about four hours. They'll discuss the new director of national intelligence post and just how it's implementing the commission's recommendations.

A decision is expected today on a controversial research paper that critics call a road map for terrorists. The paper details how terrorists can contaminate the nation's milk supply. The government asked the National Academy of Sciences not to publish the research.

Since 9/11, the nation's immigration laws are being used as a sweeping antiterrorism weapon. Immigration law violations have been filed against more than 500 people who have shown up on the radar of national security investigators. Muslim and civil liberty activists complain the immigration violations target Arabs and Muslims.

Stay tuned to CNN day and night for the most reliable news about your security.

All right, Jacqui, now it is time.

JERAS: The time for the coveted mug that everyone wants. And I still don't have one. Just so you know.

COSTELLO: Oh, I'm sorry.

JERAS: These are the answers from Friday's coffee quiz. Whose famous residence could be in danger from Tropical Storm Arlene? The answer: Ernest Hemingway. If you were born after 1960, what is your expected Social Security retirement age? The answer: 67.

And the winner is -- oh, you've got the drum roll and everything! I didn't even have to make it up.

COSTELLO: We don't miss a trick.

JERAS: Shirley Anderson from Georgetown, South Carolina. Shirley, congratulations. You'll get that lovely DAYBREAK mug. She'll be one up on me. OK. How do I really feel about it?

COSTELLO: OK.

JERAS: How about today? We've got some questions for today. In what country did U.S. Army deserter Charles Jenkins meet his wife? And how many knockouts has Mike Tyson accumulated in his career?

Submit your answers online. The address is CNN.com/daybreak. And find out if you won tomorrow morning, and I'll find out if there's one in my mailbox tomorrow morning.

COSTELLO: I'm going to -- I would send you mine, but this is the only one we have in the city of New York.

JERAS: Oh, it's gorgeous.

COSTELLO: It is gorgeous. Thank you, Jacqui.

JERAS: You're welcome.

COSTELLO: When we come back, more headlines and a look at your travel forecast. You are watching DAYBREAK for a Monday morning.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

COSTELLO: If you are traveling today, Jacqui has some help.

(WEATHER REPORT)

COSTELLO: "Now in the News."

Evacuating the wounded in southern Afghanistan; this, after a roadside bomb struck a U.S. military reconstruction team this morning. Four members were hurt. The teams perform small rebuilding projects and provide security for other aid workers.

Debt relief, trade and fighting AIDS. Those issues will top the agenda as President Bush meets with five African leaders today. The meeting comes as humanitarian issues in Africa spark global worries.

It's back to work this morning for the eight women and four men on the Michael Jackson jury. So far, the jurors have deliberated more than 28 hours over six days.

From the Time Warner center in New York, I'm Carol Costello along with Jacqui Jeras today. "AMERICAN MORNING" starts right now.

O'BRIEN: Thanks, Carol. I'm Soledad O'Brien.

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