We begin with breaking news. Pope benedict xvi resigning. Age and fatigue are the reasons behind his resignation. Here is what the Statement Reads in part both strength of mind and body are necessary. Strength which in the last few months has deteriorated in me to the extent that i have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. This tweet came from the popes account 23 hours ago. We must trust in the mitty power of gods mercy. We are all sinners, but his grace transforms us and makes us new. This would be historical. The last time a pope resigned happened 600 years ago. That would be pope gregory iv in 1415. The very first pope to resign was pope clement in the year 101, 1,100 years ago roughly that the first pope resigned. Many questions about whether popes in modern times think resignation is acceptable or not. Pope benedict said, in fact, made it very clear that being able to resign was acceptable and made this part of the Statement Released
Disappear. Newsroom starts now. Good morning to you. Thank you so much for joining s us. Im carol costello. Hours after millions of americans watched the final president ial debate, the Obama Campaign wants to reach millions more. Just in to cnn, president obama is rolling out a brand new Advertising Campaign over the airwaves, internet and in glossy pamphlets. Why . Cnn chief White House Correspondent Jessica Yellin joins us from the president s first stop today, del ray beach, florida. Tell us about this new effort. Reporter hi, carol. Fresh off the debate, the president is doing a tour of the battleground states. And hes delivering a message that he is fighting for the middle class and that he has a plan for his second term, answering critics who say hes not giving enough specifics. I guess they figured if you write it down, it looks specific. They have a 19page glossy new plan for jobs and middle class security that really details a lot of what weve heard from him before on educati
Outbreak. This week, the fda linked a company involved. Most patients got sick from tainted injections, given for back pain. And bringing back memories of sniper attacks in washington, 15 shooters targeting motorists have happened in two days, in suburban detroit leaving many on edge. So far nobody has been hurt but there have been close calls. Investigators from three counties have been taking part in the investigation. No arrests were made. And Police Search for a gunman who opened fire on a family for setting fire to a nearby house. A man and his son died in the house. Police are searching for a 55yearold black male who was last seen wearing a dark hat and painters mask. Some reports say the suspect was recently evicted from his home. And a ship trying to break the sea blockade of gaza today didnt make its home. The passengers are trying to call attention to the plight of People Living there. They say the ship was in International Waters at the time. Israel and egypt have been force
Sure were bringing manufacturing jobs back to our shores, by Rewarding Companies and Small Businesses that are investing here, not overseas. I want to make sure we got the best Education System in the world and were retaining our workers for the jobs of tomorrow. I want to control our own energy by developing oil and natural gas but also the Energy Sources of the future. Yes, i want to reduce our deficit by cutting spending that we dont need but also by asking the wealthy to do a little bit more. So that we can invest in things Like Research and technology that are the key to a 21st century economy. As commander in chief, i will maintain the Strongest Military in the world. Keep faith with our troops and go after those who would do us harm, but after a decade of war, i think we all recognize we got to do some nation building at home, rebuilding our roads and bridges and especially caring for our veterans who sacrificed so much for our freedom, and weve been through tough times, but we
This time. But the question is, will it really have any impact on the kinds of movies that are being made . Nischelle turner, cnn, hollywood. Lets hope the conversation is just beginning. Thats it for me. Cnn newsroom continues now with brooke baldwin. As i speak, andrew cuomo is introducing what is being called one of the toughest gun control laws in the entire country but will it work . Im brooke baldwin. The news is now. When celebrities want to confess, they usually go to oprah. So will Lance Armstrong, is this the plan . Plus, the political future of hugo chavez on the brink. And in one county, police dont have enough ammunition because of a run on bullets. One distributor says, he has never seen it so bad. Good to see you here. Im brooke baldwin. Beating the president to the punch, new yorks governor is getting ready to propose sweeping gun control laws. Here he is, andrew cuomo, governor of new york, waiting for him, i should say, that wasnt him there, using the state of the sta