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Student loan interest rates to rise
Brooke Baldwin talks to a University of North Carolina senior about student loan interest rates which will double this Summer unless legistaion is passed to extend the 2007 College Cost and Reduction Act. Domonique Garland tells Brooke that she and her sister rely on student loans and keeping student loan interest rates down is the only way she can fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher.
A very different "Streetcar"
CNN's Suzanne Malveaux talks with Nicole Ari Parker about her performance in"A Street Car Named Desire"
"Think like a man" wins box office
CNN's Suzanne Malveaux talks with Michael Ealy about his new film, "Think like a man"
Catching up with Dolly
For decades, Dolly Parton has been entertaining folks with movies, books, even a theme park. But, in her own mind, it’s her music that means everything. On this week’s Music Monday, the country music legends talks with Brooke about her lasting success as a cultural icon.
Dolphin Death Mystery
Nearly 900 dolphins found dead in Peru and scientists cannot explain the reason why. Sue Rocca, a marine biologist from the Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society, weighs in on dolphin mystery with Fredricka Whitfield.
Cheap Trick performs for Earth Day Rally in DC
CNN's Fredricka Whitfield rocks out with Cheap Trick before they hit the stage for the Earth Day Rally in Washington D.C.
Drinking on the job
Drinking on the job is typically looked down upon right? Martinis at lunch – a little bourbon with clients. It sounds more like a scene for the AMC show Mad Men. And you bet this includes plenty of drinking on the job. But is 2012 shaping up to look more like 1962?
And – are young women losing their right to be mothers? I talk to Human Behavior Expert Dr. Wendy Walsh.
What should become of "stand your ground" laws?
It's one of the big questions coming out of the Trayvon Martin case: What should become of "stand your ground" laws? Florida has taken a step toward answering that. The state has appointed a task force tackle the question. Read our story here.
Wondering who's on the task force? Here's the list.
The group of 17 will hold meetings across the state to hear from residents. Expect some passionate testimony and debates.
Want to read the language in the law? Here it is.
Wondering if you live in a "stand your ground" state? My colleague at hlntv.com has put together this terrific interactive piece linking to gun laws in every state.
What do you think should become of these laws?
As we note in our coverage, it's unclear how the law may ultimately play out in the Trayvon Martin case. But the case has put the law - and ones like it in other states - under the national microscope. Share your thoughts below or send us an iReport!
#WeekWindDown April 20, 2012
In this behind-the-scenes video, watch how we film the "supertease" and Brooke answers your Twitter questions.
Protecting Hollywood’s young performers
You know him as “Willis” from the sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes.” Now, Todd Bridges is speaking out against child sexual abuse and in support of a new bill that would get tough on anyone with unsupervised access to child performers. He shares his own struggle with abuse and tells Brooke that he hopes by telling his story he can prevent others from going through what he did.
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