i ve never had a problem finding work before. 5 million. that s the number of americans who have been out of work for more than six months. we put long-term unemployment in focus this morning. for many, jobless benefits are running out. we have some tips on how you can get back to work. and we have bravo s andy cohen. i talked to him about his new book, the six moments he d like to forget, the real scoop on the real housewives, and doing a shot with dan rather. goo morning, everyone. i m randy kaye. it is 10:00 on the east coast, 7:00 on the west coast. thanks for starting your day with us. we start with new action right now in syria. a clash between rebel forces and the syrian military unfolding in the flashpoint city of homs. homs has been the anti-epicenter for the last 15 months. joining me now from beirut, lebanon, is cnn s arwa damon. i know you ve been to the area. tell us what we re seeing. reporter: yeah. it s some pretty intense video. this is a neighborhood