American Morning Special Series

No Way Out? Human Trafficking – It's a problem hiding in plain sight – modern day slavery. Our Sean Callebs puts a new face on the global crisis.

Success in Sour Times – Even with talk that the recession is over, unemployment rates are still in double digits across the nation. In this series, we're tracking down stories of people turning things around in this bad economy.

Patriots or Extremists? – Militias and extremist groups are on the rise in this country, but who is joining these groups? CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

GOP: The Next Chapter – Things are looking up for the GOP and their 2012 candidates are stepping it up early. Last week we looked at President Obama's inner circle – this week we're checking up on the other side of the aisle.

The Presidential Brain Trust – They are President Obama's inner circle – the men and women closest to the commander-in-chief.

Nickel & Dimed – It's hard to do without a credit card or banking account, but what you pay in fees may be more than you bargained for. CNN's Gerri Willis reports.

The Legend Lives On – Michael Jackson may be gone, but his legend lives on with a new CD and a documenatry film about his final days. CNN's Kareen Wynter reports.

Talk Radio – From Rush Limbaugh to Randi Rhodes – talk radio has power! CNN's Carol Costello examines the phenomenon.

Cheating Death – Dr. Sanjay Gupta examines the medical miracles that are saving lives in the face of death.

When Co-Workers Kill – The murder of student Annie Le shocked many, but statistics say more than 500 people were killed at work last year. Is the workplace safe anymore?

Mad as Hell – From the rowdy town halls to the tea parties, a lot of people are clearly angry. What's driving our national anger?

Banks Gone Bust – Is Wall Street to blame for the global financial crisis? And who can you trust with your money?

Spies Among Us – What are the threats facing our nation's security and what is being done to keep us safe?

Educating America – It's back to school time for our nation's children. What challenges do they face and what's being done to improve education.

After the Storm – Four years after Katrina, what is New Orleans like now? How residents continue to suffer and rebuild after the storm.

The War at Home – American soldiers returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan – how are they coping after months, in some cases years, on the battlefield?