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Accused 9/11 Plotters Ignore Judge; Kentucky Derby Winner; Super-Sized Moon; French Voters Pick a President; North Carolina Bill Threatens Civil Unions
Aired May 06, 2012 - 06:00 ET
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RANDI KAYE, CNN ANCHOR: From CNN world headquarters in Atlanta, this is WEEKEND EARLY START.
One defendant took off his clothes in court. Another screamed out, "you are going to kill us." More shocking details from Guantanamo Bay, where five men, accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks, were arraigned.
And two bodies found in Mississippi may be connected to the disappearance of a mother and her three daughters. We'll have more breaking details on the suspect believed to be armed and dangerous.
And, later, --
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE (RAPING): Me to kill you. They call me the kill machine. Now, mama (ph), look what this war did to me.
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KAYE: Meet one soldier who turned his pain into music. How rapping about PTSD helped save his life.
It is Sunday, May 6th. Good morning, everyone, I'm Randi Kaye.
The FBI is part of a massive manhunt this morning for a man that they consider to be armed, dangerous, and on the move. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for this man, 35-year-old Adam Mayes. He's suspected in the alleged abduction of a Tennessee mother and her three girls. He was considered a family friend, and neighbors are concerned.
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE: (INAUDIBLE), you know, so I don't know what to think of it, man.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Everybody's like, what is going on? They feel there's more going on, but they don't know what.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: There's a lot of questions to whether she was abducted or if she just run off on her own. (END VIDEO CLIP)
KAYE: Adam Mayes was last seen May 1st, just across the state line in Guntown, Mississippi. Two unidentified bodies were found there Friday by investigators working the case. Authorities are trying to determine if either of the bodies is Jo Ann Bain or any of her three girls. Adrienne, Alexandria, and Kyliyah Bain were reported missing on April 27th. Authorities are afraid the three sisters may be in extreme danger. An Amber Alert has been issued and there's a $50,000 reward for information.
It was an arraignment that could have been over in minutes, but instead the hearing at Guantanamo Bay, for the five men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks, went on for more than 12 hours. It was not courtroom drama, but courtroom craziness, including one defendant stripping off his clothes. At the center of it all was admitted 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who refused to speak. Here's our Pentagon correspondent Chris Lawrence in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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CHRIS LAWRENCE, CNN ANCHOR: The 9/11 terror suspects turned their arraignment into a chaotic court circus which left the victims' family members stunned. Walid bin Attash came into court shackled to a chair. Later, when his attorney is alleging mistreatment, he took off his tunic and exposed his bare chest. The judge scolded him and told him, "put it back on."
Ramzi Binalshibh shocked the courtroom by comparing American guards to dead Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. He shouted, "maybe they will kill us and make it look like suicide."
And Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who once boasted he was the mastermind behind the attacks, refused to speak or even listen to the hearing through ear phones.
One of the American defense attorneys came dressed in conservative Islamic hijab and chastised the women on the prosecution team for wearing skirts, saying the detainees had to avert their eyes to avoid committing a sin just by looking at them. And so it went for hours. Silence and side issues dominating the hearing.
LAWRENCE (on camera): The hearing lasted well into the night because one of the defendants demanded that the full list of charges be read against him. And that had to be done in both English and Arabic. Despite some reforms, there are still many critics who say these defendants cannot get a fair trial here at a military commission.
Chris Lawrence, CNN, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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KAYE: Chris Lawrence, thank you very much.
And by the end of the turbulent 13-hour arraignment, all five defendants refused to enter a plea. The next hearing is scheduled for June 12th.
This weekend, President Obama is making his case for re-election. He officially kicked off his campaign with rallies in the key battleground states of Ohio and Virginia. Mr. Obama said Mitt Romney would rubber stamp bad decisions by a Republican Congress if he's elected in November.
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BARACK OBAMA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Somehow he and his friends in Congress think that the same bad ideas will lead to a different result. Or they're just hoping that you won't remember what happened the last time we tried it their way. Virginia, I'm here to say that we were there, we remember, and we're not going back. We're moving this country forward.
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KAYE: Forward, of course, is the Obama campaign's new tag line. The president's next big campaign event is Thursday. It is a fundraising dinner at actor George Clooney's home.
Two countries, two major elections worth watching today. Voters are heading to the polls in France and in debt-racked Greece. In Greece, they're picking a new parliament. In France, a president. We'll have a live report from Paris in just a few minutes.
We now know that there are at least 17 accusers in the Jerry Sandusky case. Sandusky is the former Penn State football coach accused of molesting young boys. New court filings from his own attorney show that they are now asking for more information on accusers 11 through 17. There were 10 alleged victims in the initial criminal charges. The former Penn State assistant football coach has pleaded not guilty.
Controversial boxer Floyd Mayweather is still perfect, as in 43- 0. He remained undefeated with last night's unanimous decision against Miguel Cotto. Mayweather said Cotto is the toughest guy he has ever fought. Mayweather, who is headed to jail in June in a domestic violence case, was guaranteed $32 million for last night's fight, win or lose.
"I'll Have Another" claimed the title as the top colt for the 138th Kentucky Derby. It was an amazing day of firsts. The first derby for the jockey and the trainer and, of course, for the horse. Another first. "I'll Have Another" started on the far outside post, number 19. And for the first time in 138 years, number 19 was the lucky number. CNN's Joe Carter has more from the track.
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JOE CATER, CNN CORRESPONDENT: In front of a record crowd of 165,000 plus, the horse "I'll Have Another" passed Bodemeister down the final back stretch to win the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby.
The horse's owner, Paul Reddam, came up with the clever name because when his wife would ask him if he'd like a cookie, he would say, yes, I'll have another. The jockey, Mario Gutierrez, otherwise known as "Super Mario," won his first ever Kentucky Derby race. The horse was purchased for $35,000. The team walks away after winning the derby with just over $1.4 million.
Bodemeister finished second. Union Rags, the prerace favorite, finished a disappointing seventh.
Joe Carter, CNN, Louisville, Kentucky.
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KAYE: And, of course, you can't have the derby without all the dramatic hats. There were floppy ones, feathered ones, flowery ones. You can see why the derby is also considered one of the best people watching events as well. Can't get enough of those hats. But, don't worry, you'll be seeing a lot more of the horses and the hats. "I'll Have Another" will be hitting the track in less than two weeks for the next leg of the triple crown. That is the Preakness.
So, did you see it? The moon sure put on a super spectacular show for all of us last night, and Alexandra Steele is here this morning, in for Reynolds Wolf.
So did you get a chance?
ALEXANDRA STEELE, AMS METEOROLOGIST: I'll have another. I loved it. Of course. I've been talking about it for days. Everyone in my family is like, we know. We know. We're going to watch the super moon, OK. It was amazing. Did you see it? I mean even getting up this morning --
KAYE: I was asleep. I was asleep. But on my way in, yes, I was able to see what was left of it.
STEELE: Yes. Well, that was -- you know, actually, we'll talk about when the best time to see this was. And here's a kind of a little tease of it. And also, Randi, I've got some incredible pictures from around the world. From (INAUDIBLE) to the Carolinas of what it looked like. That's all coming up.
KAYE: All right, looking forward to that, Alexandra. Thank you very much.
And here's a rundown of some stories that we're working on for you today.
It could be the end of the road for French President Nicolas Sarkozy. It's election day in France and people are predicting a blowout. We'll get a live update from Paris coming up.
Also, legendary investor Warren Buffett has bad news for homeowners. He's also telling us who will win the November presidential election.
Plus, as more of our troops return home from war, they're dealing with re-integrating back into civilian life. One soldier is not only sharing his story, he's rapping about it.
And, finally, two dolphins saved from a tourist trap in Turkey are training for their return to the wild. The story coming up on CNN WEEKEND EARLY START.
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KAYE: And good morning, Miami. It sure was a fabulous night for a moon dance, right? The supermoon was out, and Miami certainly a wonderful place to see it on the horizon there.
If you had good weather and a clear sky last night, well, you may have caught a glimpse of this. Take a look. The supermoon. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year. It appeared about 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than usual. Alexandra Steele is joining me now.
So this only happens, what, once a year, right?
STEELE: Yes, last year it happened March of 2011. So, yes, it happens about once a year. So incredible pictures, haven't they been.
KAYE: Oh, gorgeous.
STEELE: And it's so romantic, the whole idea around it all, right?
All right, well, let's talk about really why it happens. I want to show you some graphics so you kind of have the key to understanding this supermoon and why it happens. What it is, is really the coincidence between a full moon and its closest approach to earth. That's why it appears and seems so big.
Now, the key is the orbit. Now, it's an elliptical orbit, so sometimes when it passes it's closer to the earth than others. So, one side, actually about 30,000 miles closer to the earth than others. And you heard Randi say, appears about 14 percent brighter and 30 percent bigger. So, this is it. It's Perigee. So this is just the difference between when it's the closest to the earth and Apogee, you can see kind of how much smaller it looks when it's furthest away from the earth. So it certainly was a cool celestial sight.
And let me show you some pictures from around the world of the supermoon that was sent in. So, thank you so much to all of you. To Reykjavik, Iceland. How cool. Look at this orange glow.
KAYE: Wow.
STEELE: Now, the key to really seeing the best and kind of the best illusion is right when it was beginning, right at the skyline in the horizon, and then also this morning when it was setting at the horizon. That's when it kind of has the coolest illusion.
All right now to Lake Wylie. Beautiful Lake Wylie in South Carolina. This sent to us as well. So thank you so much, Beth Wade. We appreciate your pictures. And one more shot. We'll take you to New Zealand. Jerry Gonzales sending this in. And he said the kiwis (ph) who stopped and wondered at the view, one of the most amazing things that happened. So, thank you, guys, so very much.
KAYE: Those are incredible.
STEELE: I know. It is amazing to see it from all parts of the world, you know.
KAYE: And it was clear, which was nice.
STEELE: For so much of the country.
KAYE: Yes.
STEELE: Kind of a severe weather sandwich is what we had yesterday. So it allowed the coast to be clear. And today too as well. So here's a look at what we're going to see in terms of the severe weather. So I'll do a little weather to show you.
From the Northeast to the Southeast, dry skies, clear conditions for the most part. But there is Chicago, St. Louis. That's the threat for severe storms today. Beautiful in the Northeast. Southeast, a few storms, but hot. And the West Coast, Randi, could not be nicer. So a beautiful morning to wake up and look at that gorgeous moon.
KAYE: Yes, I want to see more of those pictures later on.
STEELE: Yes.
KAYE: Alexandra, thank you very much.
STEELE: Sure.
KAYE: Few jobs and a dismal economy. The U.S.? No, I'm talking about France. French President Nicolas Sarkozy is urging voters to give him a second chance, but will they? We're taking you to Paris on this big election day there.
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KAYE: Ike and Tina Turner, a fiery combo on and off the stage, and on May 6, 1971, the couple received their only gold record for "Proud Mary."
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IKE AND TINA TURNER (singing): Rolling, rolling, rolling on the river. I said rolling, rolling --
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KAYE: The song will be Ike and Tina's biggest hit, reaching number four on the Billboard 100 chart. Thirteen years later, this would be another triumphant day for Tina. She released her comeback single "What's Love Got To Do With It" in 1984. And it climbed to number one and it won two Grammys on this day.
In France, anger over soaring unemployment could usher Nicolas Sarkozy out of the presidential palace. Voters are casting ballots in the country's presidential runoff. Mr. Sarkozy is facing a tough challenge from socialist Francois Hollande. Let's go to CNN's Hala Gorani. She is in the French capital.
Hala, good morning to you. What is the mood in Paris on this big election day?
HALA GORANI, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Well, I'm here at an outdoor market right on the edge of Paris and (INAUDIBLE). Nicolas Sarkozy, the incumbent president, by the way, used to be the mayor of this city. He just voted minutes ago in the 16th district of the French capital in Paris, along with his glamorous wife Carla Bruni. So he cast his ballot. It is the runoff. So really in about eight hours we're going to know, Randi, who the president of France is. Will it be Nicolas Sarkozy, and I'm sure Americans are more familiar with him and the presidential couple, or will it be the challenger, the socialist Francois Hollande? Now, polls up until now have always given in the last several months Francois Hollande ahead of Nicolas Sarkozy in the second round.
Now, people here in France go out usually with their families to vote on Sunday. I was talking about this outdoor market and we're here because it gives us a sense of sort of the mood of what people are saying. You know there's a high turnout in France, Randi. About 80 percent of registered voters cast ballots in the first round, which, as far as western democracies are concerned, is actually quite high.
The big issue for everyone, and you mentioned it, that's unemployment. We're at 10 percent unemployment in this country. The other big issue is the euro zone debt crisis. It has a huge impact on Americans as well. Whenever there are concerns about Greece or Portugal or Italy, not able to sort of pay back their debt, it has an impact on the Dow Jones right there in New York.
So this will be the big issue for whoever is elected president today in France. How will they manage this euro zone debt crisis? Will it be all about budget cuts, as Sarkozy has wanted to implement with his German partners, or as Francois Hollande, the socialist challenger, has said, will it be a little bit more about growth and a little bit less about cutting the budget and making some painful cuts in retirement, for instance, pension, and retirement age as well, Randi.
KAYE: And, Hala, what about -- I mean if there is a victory by Hollande, a social as you said, I mean what would that mean possible for relations with the U.S., do you think?
GORANI: You know, it's an interesting question because France and the U.S., of course, are partners. They're allies. There have been times in their past where there's been a lot of tension. Especially, you'll remember, when it came, for instance, to the Iraq War, where France famously did not participate in that effort. But the alliance is there. So whoever is elected president, even if it's Francois Hollande, the socialist candidate, well then the relationship will still be friendly. And there are agreements and pacts in place.
And, in fact, the second overseas trip for Francois Hollande, if he is elected this evening, will be to the United States. There is a NATO Summit and a G-8 Summit that are happening in Washington and Chicago in just a few weeks. His first will be to Berlin because, of course, the Franco-German friendship in Europe is crucial. And his second will be to the United States if he's elected. That's when he'll get to meet Barack Obama, the U.S. president.
The one tiny issue between France and the U.S. were they are not exactly on the same page, if it's Francois Hollande, is Afghanistan. The socialist candidate has said he wants to withdraw all French troops from Afghanistan by the end of this year. Nicolas Sarkozy, the incumbent, has said he will wait until next year.
Randi.
KAYE: And it certainly has been a bit of an interesting race. I mean things got pretty heated at a debate last week with Sarkozy calling Hollande a liar.
GORANI: Well, what happened is that, yes, it did become personal. I mean you don't feel that these two men like each other on a personal level. It got a bit heated when Sarkozy kept using the word lie. In French its , (INAUDIBLE). And that's where Francois Hollande said, why do you keep using that word? You keep using the word lie all the time. Is it because it's something deep within you.
So, you see, it did get a little bit personal. Even the Dominique Strauss-Kahn sex scandal was brought up about Nicolas Sarkozy. And Francois Hollande said, why are you bringing it up? You're the man who named him the head of the IMF, the International Monetary Fund? You got a little bit of a sense that these two men, on a personal level, sort of don't like each other.
And, in fact, this is what a presidential race is all about in western democracies because there isn't that much difference in terms of policy between the two candidates, it comes down to who people like or dislike. And many people I've spoken to here, who may have voted Sarkozy five years ago, are telling me that because they dislike this candidate on a personal level, they're choosing the challenger this time around.
We'll see. It would be a big surprise if the incumbent makes it because of all the polling that we've seen. However, everything is always possible. Nothing is, as they say in French (INAUDIBLE), Randi.
KAYE: Very well said. Hala Gorani, thank you so much for the insight on this major election day there in France. Thank you.
So when was the last time you saw a Chihuahua driving a tank? Yes, this is a serious question for you this morning. That was just one of the whacky costumes at the first ever Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Parade.
(COMMERCIAL BREAK) KAYE: Good morning, San Francisco. A little bit of The Beatles for you this morning. I hope it wasn't too much of a hard day's night for you. I hope you got some rest and you're waking up with us this morning on this Sunday morning for WEEKEND EARLY START here on CNN.
Let's take a look at a few stories making headlines cross- country.
People near Sacramento, California, are searching for chunks of a meteorite that broke apart and crashed into earth in dozens of pieces. NASA officials say they spotted 12 potential craters from their blimp Thursday but they won't say where they are. People say they're looking for the meteorite pieces so they can sell them.
Now let's go to Orlando. An enormous sinkhole is about to swallow a home. Take a look at that. The family that lives there had to evacuate, and some of their neighbors left too.
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LOU LAMBROS, TENANT: When we came outside, and it was just dropping into the hole. And we just yelled, get the kids out of the house, because it was happening very quickly. It was like a little mini avalanche inside there.
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KAYE: A geologist came to help to figure out what to do. Drought is blamed for helping create the sinkhole, which is now at least 100 feet wide and 50 feet deep. And, yes, still growing.
Hundreds of little fur balls paraded their tiny paws through Kansas City, Missouri, in costume. Check these little guys out. Some of these Chihuahuas were dressed at ballerinas, firecrackers, or army tanks. People were trying to break a world record, but they were about 200 dogs short. There's the little guy in the tank. The event benefited a local animal shelter. But, of course, no Chihuahuas are quite as cute and spoiled as my senior producer Jason Morell's (ph) Chihuahuas right there. That is Zoe (ph) and Bentley (ph). And as you can see, they are world travelers, these two. You can tell from the pictures there. Hollywood. New York. They probably have more sky miles than just about anybody I know. Aren't they adorable? Yes, Jason, we got those little guys on the air. Thanks for bringing those pics in.
More than 10,000 refugees have settled in the San Diego area since 2007. Many from Iraq. They come for a better life. But finding that American dream can be a challenge. Now one man is helping them adjust and stay motivated with soccer.
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Living in Iraq during the war was pretty hard. The explosions. The kidnappings. We wanted to come to U.S. It was like a dream, you know?
MARK KABBAN, CNN HERO: The United States resettles the most refugees in the world. Many of them are from Iraq and they're being resettled in San Diego in large numbers. When they get here, they're learning a new language. They have to find employment. Really, in a lot of ways, the struggle is just beginning.
When my family came from Beirut, I was nine years old.
Working as a refugee case manager, I saw a lot of kids just idle, alienated. Having a normal childhood is something they really deserve.
My name is Mark Kabban and I use soccer to motivate refugees to succeed in the United States.
Now, everyone's going to be on your toes.
Viola (ph) is an Arabic world which means, "let's go." And it's really what we're trying to do here with the kids.
Good, Mosim (ph), stay on him.
We have 200 refugees in our program. These kids come from all over Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Their families have endured the same struggle. When they realize that, they become like brothers and sisters.
KIDS: One, two, three, (INAUDIBLE).
KABBAN: Soccer for them is an escape. It's confidence. It's making them feel like they belong. And it's just fun.
Villa (ph) use soccer as a hook, and then we have them in our education program and try to get them on to college.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: They help me to find friends and they teach me how to speak English. Now with Yella (ph) and Coach Mark, it's a fun life.
KABBAN: Their families have sacrificed everything for their kids to have a better life. If we can do anything to help them, it's my honor.
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KAYE: And, remember, of course, you can nominate someone that you think is going above and beyond for a cause at cnnheroes.com.
A controversial marriage amendment in North Carolina has drawn a big name into the debate. We told you all about it yesterday. The controversy and the consequences. Well, now, Bill Clinton has a message for voters, and we'll tell you what he's saying.
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KAYE: Welcome back and thanks for starting your morning with us. I'm Randy Kaye, it's half past the hour.
A $50,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to the capture of a kidnapping suspect this morning. The FBI is part of a massive manhunt this morning for a man that she consider armed and dangerous. Authorities have issued an arrested warrant for this man, 35-year-old Adam Mayes. He is suspected in the alleged abduction of a Tennessee mother and her three girls. He was considered a family friend with connections to Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. Neighbors in Tennessee at quite concerned.
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UNIDENTIFIED MAN: (Inaudible) you know, so, I don't know what to think of him, man.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Everybody's like, "What is going on?" They feel there's morning going on, but they don't know what.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: There's a lot of questions whether she was abducted or if she just run off on her own.
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KAYE: Adam Mayes was last seen May 1st, just across the state line in Guntown, Mississippi. Two unidentified bodies were found there on Friday by investigators working the case. Authorizes are trying to determine whether either of the bodies is Jo Ann Bain or any of her three girls Adrienne, Alexandra and Kyliyah Bain were reported missing on April 27.
Authorities are afraid that the three sisters may be in extreme danger and possibly in route to Arizona. An Amber Alert has been issued.
Bill Clinton is urging North Carolina voters to say, "No," to a controversial state amendment that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The former president taped an audio message or "robo-call" that will go out to thousands of North Carolinians on their phones starting tomorrow. Mr. Clinton says the amendment would hurt the state's ability to attract jobs and he says that's not all it will do.
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BILL CLINTON, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES (via telephone): Its passage would also take away health insurance from children. And could even take away domestic violence protections from women. So the real effect of the law is not to keep the traditional definition of marriage, it's already done that. The real effect of the law will be to hurt families and drive away jobs.
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KAYE: North Carolinians will vote on the amendment on Tuesday. It would not only ban same sex marriage, but it would also dissolve domestic partnerships and civil unions between everyone.
The arraignment for the men accused of plotting 911 descended into legal chaos at Guantanamo Bay yesterday. All five defendants refused to answer the judge's questions. One tore off his clothes to show his chest, one fiddled with a paper airplane, and their lawyer chastised female prosecutors for wearing skirts. It took more than 12 hours. The defendants deferred entering a plea and the next hearing now is in June.
There are dramatic new images coming to us this morning out of eastern Japan. A ferocious tornado there. Reportedly, it's killed a teenager and destroyed dozens of homes. Some 20,000 people are now without power. The twister struck about 37 miles northeast of Tokyo.
It may be six months away, but the Presidential Election is in focus now for President Obama and Mitt Romney with both men crisscrossing the nation to sure up votes. And it's not just the race for the White House as one long time senator finds himself in the middle of a tough re-election battle. Paul Steinhauser has a preview of the political week ahead.
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PAUL STEINHAUSER, CNN DEPUTY POLITICAL DIRECTOR: Hey, good morning, Randy. President Barack Obama heads to the west coast later this week to bring in big bucks for his campaign. On Thursday, the President teams up with George Clooney for a fundraiser at the Hollywood Superstar's Los Angeles area home. The event could raise millions of dollars for the President's re-election bid.
Saturday, possibly another example of Mitt Romney putting his own house in order as he takes on Mr. Obama in the general election.
MITT ROMNEY, GOP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: Of course I want all the elements of our party to come together and support me.
STEINHAUSER (voice-over): Romney speaks at Liberty University, the evangelical school founded by the late Jerry Falwell. The presumptive republican presidential nominee had some trouble courting social conservative voters during the GOP primary. And his Mormon faith may have been a contributing factor.
Meanwhile, the longest serving republican in the U.S. Senate is fighting for his political life. Tuesday, Senator Dick Lugar of Indiana faces a primary challenges from the State's Treasurer, Richard Mourdock, who's backed by many in the tea party movement.
SEN. RICHARD LUGAR (R), INDIANA: John McCain endorsed me. Sarah Palin endorsed my opponent. You can make a choice. I choose John.
STEINHAUSER (on camera): Also Tuesday, a controversial anti same sex marriage amendment is on the ballot in North Carolina. Randy.
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KAYE: Paul Steinhauser, thank you very much. He is called the "Oracle of Omaha" because of his investing skills. And now Warren Buffet is speaking out on who he thinks is the best man to get the U.S. economy back on track.
And on this day in history, tragedy in the skies over New Jersey in 1937 when the Hindenburg burst into flames as it tried to land.
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KAYE: Incredible video there. The hydrogen filled air ship tumbled 200 feet killing 36 passengers and crew, including one person who was on the ground.
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KAYE: Well, look at that, it is always a beautiful day in my book, in New York City. Lovely shot there of Columbus Circle on the edge of Central Park South. Good morning, New York.
From Wall Street to Washington, billionaire Warren Buffet is widely respected for his insights on the economy and investing and now he's weighing in on politics. Poppy Harlow spoke with Buffet at his company's annual meeting.
POPPY HARLOW, CNNMONEY.COM: Hey there, Randy. Well, when it comes to the state of the U.S. economy, everyone wants to hear from legendary investor, Warren Buffet. I had a chance to talk to him here in Omaha, Nebraska at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting and he told me a few key things. First of all, he said that the housing market in the United States is still in a depression. He also said that even though the Buffet Rule did not make progress in the senate, he does not believe it's dead because he thinks that too many Americans are too upset with income and equality as it stands.
Now when I asked him about politics and who would make a better President in this economy, here's what he said.
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HARLOW: Barack Obama or Mitt Romney?
WARREN BUFFET, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY: Why, I think Barack Obama. He's my choice. I think the American economy is going to do well in the future though. I mean, for 200 years our system has worked and we haven't lost the secret sauce. We go off the tracks occasionally. Capitalism overshoots, we have bubbles, all that sort of thing. But in the end, you know, we keep finding ways to unleash more human potential.
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HARLOW: Now Randy, continuing on politics, I did have a chance to speak to Buffet about super PACs and the impact they've had on this election. He told me, "They are terrible for us and they lead to a plutocracy." He said he will not donate to a super PAC. That's some of the highlights from the interview. You can see all of it o n CNN Money, but an interesting chance to hear from Warren Buffet on the state of the U.S. economy and the presidential election. Randy. KAYE: Poppy Harlow in Omaha, Nebraska. Thank you very much. And also at that meeting, Warren Buffet addressed his recent prostate cancer diagnosis which has lead to speculation about who might take over for him. Buffet said he feels terrific and called the issue a, "non event." He has yet to publicly his choice for a successor.
Andy Warhol once said that in the future, everyone will be world famous for 15 minutes. This week sadly, this New Jersey woman is getting her 15 minutes. The super tanned mother is accused of bringing her 6-year-old daughter to a tanning bed. Her bizarre looks and love of tanning is ripe for the picking from the folks at Saturday Night Live.
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SETH MEYERS, ACTOR, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: Joining us, the tanning mom, Patricia Krentcil.
KRISTEN WIIG, ACTOR, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: Hello Seth, I'm sorry about all the smoke. I just came from the -
MEYERS: Tanning salon?
WIIG: Tanning salon.
MEYERS: So, Patricia, how do you answer the allegations that you brought your child into a tanning bed with you?
WIIG: Seth, I would never bring a 5-year-old into tanning bed. Tanning beds should only be used by responsible adults. Because you may not know this Seth, some people over tan.
MEYERS: You're not over tan?
WIIG: Oh no, this is just a base tan so I don't burn this summer. You know what, I got to get out of here, I can feel myself getting paler by the second. Really quick, before I go, I want to show you this trick, are you ready?
MEYERS: Yes, I'd love to see a trick.
WIIG: Piece of bread.
MEYERS: Yes.
WIIG: Put it between my thighs. Toast.
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KAYE: Wow, that was a little much. But all jokes aside, Patricia has pleaded, "not guilty" to child endangerment charges. She says that she only brought her 6-year-old to the salon, but never actually let her into a tanning booth.
Everyone has a unique way of healing from difficult situations. Some people write, some people get therapy. This soldier? Raps. Wait until you hear Veteran Soldier Hard's new mission next.
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KAYE: Many of our nation's troops have known nothing but war for the past decade. And as combat operations in Afghanistan continue to wind down, more of them will face the daunting task of reintegrating back into civilian life. When Sergeant Jeff Barillaro left the army in 2010, he felt lost. The traumas of war haunted him daily and he was diagnosed with severe PTSD. So to cope, he turned to music.
Under the stage name, "Soldier Hard", Barillaro raps about his missions in Iraq, his thoughts on war and how it all changed him. But, it also helped him find a new mission, supporting our troops and veteran. Jeff Barillaro joins me now from San Francisco. Jeff, nice to have you on the show this morning. You have a very interesting story about enlisting in the Army not once actually, but twice. Can you just share a bit of how they happened with us?
JEFF BARILLARO, U.S. ARMY VETERAN AND RAPPER: Yes. First off, thank you for having me, I really appreciate it. But yes, at first, every since I was a little kid, I knew what I was going to be. I knew I wanted to be a solider in the United States Army. So directly after high school I enlisted and I served four years. Made some bad decisions after those times and I went AWOL, I left. You know, I went absent without leave.
So I was immediately discharged out of the United States Army. And after 911, the events of 911, I knew I had friends that was out deployed serving our country and I felt really guilty for what I did. So what I did, I tried to get back into the United States Army, they accepted and let me get back into the Army and within six months I was out in Iraq and serving for operation Iraqi freedom.
KAYE: And you -
BARILLARO: So that's how that happened.
KAYE: You actually wrote and recorded your first album on a deployment in Iraq, right?
BARILLARO: Yes, definitely. I recorded the deployment album, "Life from Iraq." I recorded (INAUDIBLE) in my little area, I had a little microphone, I had the basic minimum equipment that I needed in order to record music. So, that's what I did. And it was my escape, you know. It was my escape from the harsh realities that we face our there as war fighters. A lot of people went to the gym and lift weights and went to the movies, mine was music. If anyone wanted to find me, they knew I was recording, making music.
KAYE: And as I mentioned, you were diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. What lead to that?
BARILLARO: I didn't think I had it actually. I got out in July of 2010 and I started to notice that I wasn't the same person that I once was. I always found myself by myself. I enjoyed not being around anybody. Being angry a lot of the times. And finally, six months later, because I thought it was going to just go away, but it didn't, it just got worse. So what I did was, I went to the V.A. and that's when (INAUDIBLE) three doctors diagnosed me with severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
KAYE: We had a chance to listen to some of your music and some of your songs are extremely emotional and they're really personal. I want to play just a quick clip from "Road to Recovery" which you wrote about your battle with PTSD. So let's listen to that for just a moment.
I mean, you can really feel the pain that you're feeling in that song. You sing about using the prescription drugs to cope with your feelings and even having thoughts of suicide. How much did music really help you? You said it was a great outlet for you.
BARILLARO: It saved my life. It absolutely saved my life. Because, like I said, when I created music, I totally forgot about how I was feeling, you know, and it really motivated me. It was my therapy. And I know there's a lot of war fighters and veterans out there that's going through the same thing and so, I wanted to turn something negative into a positive and hopefully it can help other troops out there and other veterans out there who was feeling the same way that I was.
KAYE: We're actually simulcasting right now with the American Forces Network. And I'd like to know if you have a message that may be you'd like to send to the troops watching our show right now.
BARILLARO: Yes, definitely. First off, I want to thank every single one of the war fighters out there for their service to this beautiful country of ours. Also, I would love to be out there with you guys right now, I really would. But thank you, thank you for your service. If anybody wants to contact me, I run my website by myself. Just go to soliderhard.com and just talk to me, I'll respond back. I'm here for you, just like you're here for all of us.
KAYE: Jeff Barillaro. Thank you so much, thank you for all you've done. And I think it's great what you're doing to help yourself and others as well. Thank you again.
BARILLARO: Thank you.
KAYE: We're going to take you to Istanbul, Turkey, where after years in captivity, two bottle nosed dolphins are about to find freedom.
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KAYE: Six twenty-somethings dealing with life in New York City, losing jobs, finding love, but all the while remaining friends. Sounds like a good idea for a TV show, right? Well, it became a huge hit for the folks at NBC, but after 10 years, Friends airs its find episode on this day in 2004. More than 51 million people tuned in to say good-bye to Ross, Rachael, (AUDIO GAP) and of course, Joey.
Well, it's not quite "Free Willy", but pretty close. It is the story about two dolphins living in their own filth all for the enjoyment of tourists. But now they are close to completing a near impossible return to the wild. CNN's Ivan Watson introduces us to the dolphins and their saviors.
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IVAN WATSON, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): Meet Tom and Misha. Two male, bottle nosed dolphins on a remarkable journey. Originally captured in the wild and now after years in captivity, they're about to get their freedom.
JEFF FOSTER, MARINE MAMMAL EXPERT: What we're trying to do is kind of right a wrong. We're trying to bring them back and give them an opportunity to be wild again.
WATSON (voice-over): Tom and Misha first attracted the attention of animal rights activists 2 years ago. They were being kept at this Turkish resort, where tourists paid to swim with the dolphins in a shallow, filthy pool.
FOSTER: The bile load and fecal material were building up on the bottom and the water was turning green like a stagnant swimming pool, basically. So they were living in their own feces.
WATSON (voice-over): Activists successfully campaigned to rescue the dolphins and eventually brought them to this sea pen off the Turkish coast. For more than a year, the animals have been in the care of a team from the wildlife conservation group, Born Free, lead by marine mammal expert, Jeff Foster.
FOSTER: It's like taking your dog, basically, for years you've trained these animals to interact with people and depend on people and then we have to retrain them to be wild.
WATSON (voice-over): One of the biggest challenges has been teaching these dolphins how to hunt for their own food.
FOSTER: We had literally thousands of fish in the den and they just would look at them. Because they've been so used to being hand fed in the captive situation, that they just, again, didn't recognize fish as a food source.
WATSON (voice-over): But now Tom and Misha summersault and flip like pros in pursuit of their prey. They'll be fitted with satellite trackers in a couple days so that Foster can monitor these animals after they're released.
WATSON (on camera): Your dream for this guy, when he's released is what?
FOSTER: Is a lifetime in the wild, if possible.
WATSON (voice over): But their biggest danger in the wild will come from human beings. From their fishing nets, their motorboat engines and propellers and from the pollutants that come out of cities like this. From the very same species that have held them captive and that have fed them for years. Ivan Watson, CNN, Istanbul.
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KAYE: Now remember, I said this was a lot like the movie, "Free Willy." The killer whale from the movie was named, Keiko. Jeff Foster, the guy helping the dolphins, also worked with Keiko to help reintroduce him into the wild back in 1998. Glad they're getting their freedom.
We've got the morning's top stories on tap for you including a man hunt underway as time may be running out for an abducted mother and her three missing daughters. We have new details ahead.
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KAYE: Welcome back. Let's take a look at the week ahead on our calendar. On Monday, Mark Zuckerburg and Facebook will begin their private IPO road show pitch to investors in New York. A public pitch is already online. The Wall Street Journal is reporting Facebook could start trading publicly as soon as Friday the 18th.
Checking Tuesday now, North Carolina will vote on Amendment 1, a measure that would ban same sex marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships in the state. More on this, later in our show.
Jumping now to Thursday. George Clooney is holding a high-end fundraiser at his L.A. home for President Obama. They are expecting to raise about $12 million at the event.
Also on Thursday, the Olympic flame will be lit in Greece. The games start in London on July 27th.
And we save the best for last. Sunday is Mother's Day. Please make sure to call your moms.
And we'll have much more with the latest headlines and live reports. CNN SUNDAY MORNING begins right now.
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KAYE (voice-over): From CNN world headquarters in Atlanta, this is CNN SUNDAY MORNING.
One defendant took off his clothes in court. Another screamed, "You are going to kill us." We'll go live to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where court just finished up a few hours ago.
And two bodies found in Mississippi may be connected to the disappearance of a mother and her three daughters. Now, details on the suspect who is believed to be armed and dangerous.
And this --
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: My fear with Amendment One is that my daughter would lose her health insurance. KAYE: We've told you about North Carolina's Amendment One, which if it passes on Tuesday will ban domestic partnerships of any kind. Now, find out which political superstar is coming out against it.
And later, did you see it? Was it huge? Everything you hoped for?
What folks are saying about last night's super moon.
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KAYE: And we hope you're having a super Sunday. Good morning, everyone. I'm Randi Kaye. It's 7:00 on the East Coast, 4:00 on the West. Thanks for waking up with us.
Let's get you caught up on the news.
The FBI is part of a massive manhunt this morning for a man that they consider to be armed, dangerous, and on the move. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for this man, 35-year-old Adam Mayes. He is suspected in the alleged abduction of a Tennessee mother and her three girls.
He was considered a family friend and neighbors are quite concerned.
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Feeling nervous, edgy, you know? I don't know what to think.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Everybody is, like, what is going on? They feel there's more going on, but they don't know what.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: There's a lot of question whether she was abducted or if she just run off on her own.
KAYE: Mayes was last seen May 1st just across the state line. In Guntown, Mississippi, two unidentified bodies were found there Friday by investigators working the case. Authorities are trying to determine if either of the bodies is Jo Ann Bain or any have her three girls. Adrienne, Alexandra, and Kyliyah Bain were reported missing on April 27th.
Authorities were afraid the three sisters may be in extreme danger. An AMBER Alert has been issued, and there's a $50,000 reward for information.
The arraignment for five men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks was full of distractions. First, they refused to answer the judge's questions. Then one defendant made a paper airplane. Remember, this man allegedly helped plan to hijack planes and crash them into buildings. Later that same defendant stripped off his shirt.
All this in front of the families of 9/11 victims. This is just the beginning of all the craziness. Chris Lawrence, our Pentagon correspondent, is in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, watching this all for us.
Chris, good morning.
This was all apparently very frustrating for the judge and the prosecution, and I guess somewhat an embarrassment for all involved, right?
CHRIS LAWRENCE, CNN PENTAGON CORRESPONDENT: You said it, Randi. I mean, for everyone involved. For the Republicans on one side who had really pushed to get these hearings back from federal court and pushed back down here to military tribunals. This can't be what they imagine if they heard or heard anything about what happened yesterday -- and for the Obama administration as well. Remember, it was President Obama and even candidate Obama who promised to close the camp at Guantanamo Bay and move these trials to federal court. What happened yesterday was a stark reminder of the failure of the administration to do so.
KAYE: And was there any reaction at all, I'm curious, from the family member as they watched these antics take place?
LAWRENCE: Not much. They were in -- they were in the courtroom, and they could see everything that was going on, Randi, but they had a curtain separating them so that they were able to have their reactions or be emotional as they saw fit without the press or other people in the courtroom really being able to see them. It was done so that they could get a measure of privacy.
And court ran so late last night, well into after 10:00 at night, that the family members, I don't think, many of them were up for talking to anyone after a day like that.
KAYE: And the defendant who took off his shirt, I mean, he was doing so to try and show this alleged mistreatment that he got while at Guantanamo. Does there seem to be my truth to his claims?
LAWRENCE: We didn't see any sort of glaring marks or anything that jumped out at anyone.
Remember, Walid bin Attash, this is the same man who came into court shackled to a chair. He had to be hauled in. There were some questions whether he had refused to come to court, but his defense attorney got up and said that wasn't the case and she was raising questions about why he was shackled.
Apparently something happened on the way to court or before court yesterday that got him shackled. Remember, this is a man from Yemen who allegedly ran an al Qaeda training camp in Afghanistan. Allegedly Osama bin Laden selected him to be one of the 9/11 hijackers, but was arrested in Yemen before that could happen -- Randi.
KAYE: Chris Lawrence, thank you very much, there for us in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, this morning. This weekend, President Obama is making his case for re-election. He officially kicked off his campaign with rallies in the key battleground states of Ohio and Virginia. Mr. Obama said Mitt Romney would rubber stamp bad decisions by Republican Congress if he is elected in November.
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BARACK OBAMA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: He and his friends in congress think that the same bad ideas will lead to a different result. Or they're just hoping that you won't remember what happened the last time we tried it their way.
Virginia, I'm here to say that we were there, we remember, and we're not going back. We're moving this country forward.
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KAYE: Forward, of course, is the Obama campaign's new tag line. The president's next big campaign event is Thursday. It's the fundraising dinner, as we mentioned, that actor George Clooney's home.
Controversial boxer Floyd Mayweather is still perfect, as in 43- 0. He remained undefeated with last night's unanimous decision against Miguel Cotto. Mayweather said Cotto is the toughest guy he's ever fought. Mayweather, who is headed to jail in June, in a domestic violence case -- well, he was guaranteed $32 million for last night's fight, win or lose.
"I'll Have Another" claimed the title as the top colt for the 138th Kentucky Derby. It was an amazing day at first. The first derby for the jockey and the trainer. And, of course, for the horse, another first. I'll Have Another started on the far outside post, number 19, and for the first time in 138 years, number 19 was the lucky number.
CNN's Joe Carter has more from the track.
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JOE CARTER, CNN CORRESPONDENT: In front of a record crowd of 165,000 plus, the horse I'll Have Another passed Bodemeister down the final back stretch to win the 138th running of the Kentucky derby. The horse's owner Paul Reddam came up with the clever name because when his wife would ask him if he'd like a cookie, he would say, yes, I'll have another.
The jockey, Mario Gutierrez, otherwise known as "Super Mario", won in his first ever Kentucky Derby race. The horse was purchased for $35,000. The team walks away after winning the derby with just over $1.4 million. Bodemeister finished second. Union Rags, the prerace favorite, finished a disappointing seventh.
Joe Carter, CNN, Louisville, Kentucky.
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Of course, you can't have the derby without all that dramatic hat -- all those dramatic hats. There were the floppy ones, the feathered ones, the flowery ones. So, you can see why the derby is also considered one of the best people watching events as well.
But don't worry. You'll be seeing more of the horses and the hats. I'll have another will be hitting the track in less than two weeks for the next leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness.
If you are shacking up in North Carolina, you may soon be breaking the law. We're going to take you in focus on Amendment One. It's a bill that not only forbids same-sex marriage, and also dissolves unions between unmarried straight couples.
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KAYE: This weekend, we've been putting many focus a proposed amendment to the North Carolina state constitution that could change the lives of thousands in the state. It is called Amendment One. It would ban same-sex marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships in that state.
The Reverend Billy Graham has endorsed a ballot initiative saying on his Web site, quote, "The Bible is clear on God's definition of marriage."
Others, like President Bill Clinton, opposed the measure. Listen.
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BILL CLINTON, FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT: The real effect of the law is not to keep the traditional definition of marriage. We've already done that. The real effect of the law will be to hurt families and drive away jobs. North Carolina can do better. Again, this is Bill Clinton asking you to please vote against Amendment One.
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KAYE: But some argue the amendment is far more complicated and would have broader consequences.
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KAYE (voice-over): On Tuesday, North Carolina voters will be making a big decision at the polls, the decision to change the state's constitution. Amendment One would make marriage between one man and one woman the only recognized domestic legal union in the state.
REP. PAUL STAM, N.C. HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER: The reason we have to put it in other state constitution is that half a dozen other states have by judicial fiat had a handful of judges change the laws of those states. KAYE: It's something several other states have done, but Amendment One goes a step further. Not only would it ban same-sex marriage, which is already illegal in North Carolina. It would also invalidate all civil unions and domestic partnerships.
REV. WILLIAM BARBER, PRESIDENT, N.C. STATE CONFERENCE OF THE NAACP: This is a bad law because it will hurt even heterosexual families because it does not recognize any other domestic union.
KAYE: The measure raises all kinds of legal questions and is causing a heap of controversy in the state.
BARBER: It will hurt children. It will hurt those that need protections in domestic violence issues.
KAYE: Both sides are spending millions to convince voters to come to their side.
AD NARRATOR: Vote for the marriage protection amendment.
KAYE: One of the leading voices against the amendment is the Coalition to Protect North Carolina Families, hitting airwaves with ads like this one.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Amendment One will take away my daughter's health insurance. And that's extremely unfair.
KAYE: Melissa and Libby are a lesbian couple who have been together for 10 years. They were married in Vancouver and have a 4- year-old daughter. Since Libby works for the government, Melissa says their daughter will lose her health insurance if Amendment One passes, but the amendment supporters say there's a way around that.
STAM: The vast majority of governmental insurance would not cover her child anyway, and those handful of cities and counties that have been of that nature, if they reformat it so that they want to cover the unmarried household members and all the children at the -- they could do that if they want to.
MELISSA HODGES, MARRIED IN VANCOUVER IN 2006: I think it's wrong to ask me to be untruthful in order to get coverage, and I don't understand why an amendment that is intended to protect families would request that our family lie about who we are and lie about being a family in order to get protection.
KAYE: Recent polling shows the amendment is likely to pass Tuesday, but critics warn that if voters approve the measure, it will set a dangerous precedent.
BARBER: How people feel about same-sex marriage religiously or personally as a matter of conscience. But the real question here is: do we want to support codifying and voting on placing discrimination and hate and division in our constitution?
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KAYE: And stay with CNN for updates on the controversial amendment. North Carolinians cast their votes on Tuesday.
President Obama thinks spouses of candidates are not fair game, but in France, where the country is now electing a president of their own -- well, it's a very different story. You heard the story the prince and the pauper. Well, we've got a model and a mistress. Oh, yes, this is a goody. Next.
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KAYE: Welcome back. If you think our presidential election is nasty, well, you should hear what's going on in France. Voters going to the polls today to have plenty to mull over, like one candidate calling the other a liar, and lots of talk about a model and a mistress.
Nadia Bilchik joining me to talk about this.
All right. First of all, for those that don't follow the elections as closely as we are here at CNN, who are the candidates?
NADIA BILCHIK, CNN EDITORIAL PRODUCER: We have the incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy, otherwise known as Sarko, and he is the conservative, I suppose the equivalent to a Republican. Then we have Francois Hollande, who is the social democrat, much more of a liberal, so to speak. He wants to bring 60,000 teachers back to work, and he wants to raise taxes incrementally for the rich.
KAYE: And, of course, behind every powerful man, as you and I have been talking a lot this morning, there is a very powerful woman, and --
BILCHIK: And there are a few, aren't there?
KAYE: Yes. So, tell us -- let's start with Sarkozy's wife.
BILCHIK: Sarkozy -- Carla Bruni, former model, actress, singer, comes from a wealthy family herself. Now, her admirers call her fashionista and say she's glamorous and wonderful and her critics say she is just power hungry.
KAYE: And then we have Francois Hollande who has two women, sort of, in his life, right?
BILCHIK: For 30 years, he lived with Segolene Royal and what's so interesting about her is she ran against Sarkozy in the 2007 elections, so they live together, have four children for 30 years, and then he had an affair with a "Paris Match" journalist and her name is Valerie Trierweiler, and she is known by some as the Rottweiler. And some people believe that she is the one and she is the reason of this makeover, this new image that's actually going to get him elected.
KAYE: I think she put him on a diet, and she really gave him a whole makeover and made him look like a candidate.
BILCHIK: Right. She really did, and, of course, can you imagine for Segolene Royal, here she is. She's lived with a man, note: not married. Lived with a man for 30 years, mother of his four children, and he then has an affair -- in fact, while she's running against Sarkozy with this journalist from the "Paris Match", who he says is the love of his life.
KAYE: Wow. Now I understand she's even supporting him, which is a pretty big deal.
BILCHIK: Yes. She wasn't in the beginning. I suppose, does she have a choice at this point?
KAYE: This is like a U.S. reality show here.
BILCHIK: Would it ever happen here?
KAYE: Who knows? Let's hope not. When will we know that the results will be in?
BILCHIK: We should know the 8:00 p.m., which is French time, so that will be 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, but there's a blackout for anybody who reports on the election prematurely. There's a huge fine.
I had to bring back a point to both of us. Thinking about this, you know, we talk about this going on in France, but Mitterrand, don't you remember Mitterrand, who had his wife and his mistress, and both of them appeared together, so French politics is very colorful.
KAYE: Anything goes.
BILCHIK: Anything goes.
KAYE: Not the same here in the U.S.
BILCHIK: Not quite.
KAYE: All right. Nadia, that was very interesting. Thank you.
If the view from your bedroom window seemed, oh, just a little bit brighter last night, well, it was probably because of this -- the super moon. Meteorologist Alexandra Steele has even better pictures of the overnight spotlight from all around the world. And she'll share it with us.
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KAYE: If you had good weather and a clear sky last night, you may have caught a glimpse of this, the super moon -- the biggest and brightest full moon of the year. Isn't that beautiful? It appeared about 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than usual.
Alexandra Steele is joining me now.
And you have been collecting pictures from around the world of the super moon. It was pretty incredible, but I guess we only get to see it once a year.
ALEXANDRA STEELE, AMS METEOROLOGIST: Right. The last one was in March of last year, but it was most super at 11:35 Eastern Time last night. That is when it became officially full. So, pretty cool.
Let me show you some pictures around the world from South Carolina to Reykjavik. And this is Reykjavik.
Halldor Sigurdsson, if you're watching, thank you, Halldor -- sent this, and he said he is in Reykjavik, and the color was a little yellow. The sun was setting in the northwest, and the moon was coming up. So, the colors were spectacular. And, you know, as I said that, it was most super at 11:35, but optically it's really most interesting to see at the horizon line. So, kind of near the moonrise and near moon set time.
All right. Let's take you to the super moon, over Lake Wiley in South Carolina. Beth Wade capturing this image.
And, you know, it was about 221,000 miles from earth, the moon was, but that's 15,000 miles closer than on average moon, so what it really is the coincidence of the full moon and the moon's closest approach to earth, and that's what we're seeing.
Now, another neat shot from New Zealand, and this was sent by Jerry Gonzalez. So, thanks, Jerry, for these cool photos too.
Now, he says there were kiwis all over stopping and wonder and looking at the view, and he said it was really one of the coolest things he had ever seen. They really are.
But you can se when it's at the horizon line, the colors optically are kind of more brilliant and yellow and orange and brighter.
KAYE: And it looks just -- really huge.
STEELE: Bright. So bright. Maybe on the West Coast now, certainly could still see it. Really cool. All the song about the moon that we've been playing.
KAYE: Yes, of course.
STEELE: Make it a romantic sight.
KAYE: All right. That was very nice. Thank you.
Shaquille O'Neal trading the basketball court for the classroom. Why the former NBA star wore a different kind of uniform this weekend.
And "SANJAY GUPTA, M.D." is just moments away. So, what's on tap for today? Well, here's Sanjay.
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DR. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN CHIEF MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT: I'm Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Well, it's not a cure for cancer or diabetes, but it might just be a solution for cellulite. I've got an up close look at how it works coming up on SGMD.
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KAYE: Welcome back.
Here's a look at some this morning's headlines.
The FBI says two bodies were found in the investigation of a Tennessee mother and her three daughters. And while authorities have not identified those bodies, they have named a suspect in the abduction.
He is 35-year-old Adam Mayes, and he is now on the run after speaking about the case earlier with investigators. Mayes is described as armed and dangerous.
Chaos in a Guantanamo Bay courtroom where an arraignment for a suspected September 11th plotters took a bizarre turn. One suspect tore off his shirt, and none of the defendants answered the judge's questions. The hearing which could have been over in a few minutes really, instead lasted for around 13 hours.
NBA champ, movie star, and rapper, and now, Shaquille O'Neal can add the title of doctor to his resume after the former basketball star received his Ph.D. in education from Florida's Barry University. O'Neal looking every inch the graduate in a custom-made, of course, triple XL sized graduation gown. Wow.
Well, say good-bye to cellulite. Our Dr. Sanjay Gupta has more in a new fat-fighting weapon at the disposal of doctors. I'll have the day's top stories at the top of the hour.
But, first, "DR. SANJAY GUPTA, M.D." starts right now.
