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May 20th, 2013
01:13 PM ET

CNN's Chief National Correspondent John King weighs in on White House's response to current scandals

Three scandals have the White House playing defense. CNN’s John King is on 'Starting Point' talking with John Berman about how the White House is responding to the IRS investigation, Benghazi talking points, and AP reporters’ hacked phone records.


Filed under: Politics • White House
May 20th, 2013
01:07 PM ET

Grizzly Bear chomps down on photographer's camera

Ever wonder what it would be like to be eaten by a grizzly bear? One fame-hungry cub in Alaska gave us the chance to find out when she came across wildlife photographer Brad Josephs' go-pro camera and decided to chomp down. Josephs is on 'Startin Point' talking with John Berman and Zoraida Sambolin about how he got such amazing footage.

Her bite generated some incredible footage and amazingly, left the go-pro undamaged! Josephs posted the video on YouTube video, and it has more than 600,000 views.


Filed under: A little fun • Grizzly Bears • Wildlife
May 20th, 2013
01:03 PM ET

High School Senior asks Dwyane Wade to prom

High School senior Nicole Muxo sent a pretty creative invitation to "Miami Heat" guard Dwyane Wade over twitter, asking him to her senior prom.

Nicole got the surprise of a lifetime when Dwyane Wade actually showed up! She was in complete shock.

The lucky girl herself is on 'Starting Point talking with Zoraida Sambolin about a night she will never forget.


Filed under: A little fun • Basketball • Prom • Sports
May 20th, 2013
12:59 PM ET

Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin on damage and destruction caused by four tornadoes in Oklahoma

Oklahoma is one of five states hard-hit by an outbreak of violent tornadoes. The Governor of Oklahoma Mary Fallin is on 'Starting Point' talking with Zoraida Sambolin about the damage and destruction these tornadoes caused the state. At least four of them touching down in the central part of the state. One person has died in that state, and anywhere from a dozen to two dozen people have been reported injured.

The Governor plans to tour the state today to survey the damage.


Filed under: Tornado • Weather
May 20th, 2013
12:51 PM ET

Storm Chasers capture dramatic video of Kansas tornadoes

Storm Chasers Kevin Rolfs, Colt Forney and Scott Peake of Basehunters Chasing captured dramatic footage of tornadoes in Kansas. At least 4 tornadoes were reported in Kansas. The trio are on 'Starting Point talking with John Berman and Zoraida Sambolin about their experience. They were as close as an half-mile away from the tornadoes.


Filed under: Tornado • Weather
May 17th, 2013
11:51 AM ET

Anthony Bourdain: The taste of freedom

Anthony Bourdain is on 'Starting Point' talking with John Berman about the newest episode of his show 'Parts Unknown.'

The taste of freedom, Anthony Bourdain visits Libya in the latest episode of "Parts Unknown" airing this Sunday night at 9PM ET.


Filed under: Uncategorized
May 17th, 2013
11:29 AM ET

Ousted IRS chief Steven Miller to testify before Congress: CNN's Dana Bash Reports

The first of several congressional hearings on the IRS scandal due to begin on Friday morning. The recently fired, acting IRS chief Steven Miller will be on the capitol facing tough questions from a House Committee about the agency's targeting of conservative political groups and why he did not come clean to lawmakers early on. CNN’s Chief Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash reports.

READ MORE: IRS official denies intentional political targeting, lying to Congress


Filed under: IRS • Politics
May 17th, 2013
11:21 AM ET

Teen Catches 800 lb alligator in Texas

Braxton Bielski and his father Troy are on 'Starting Point' talking with John Berman and Christine Romans about this Texas teen's amazing catch.

Braxton Bielski caught the alligator that was 14 foot, 3 inch and 800 pounds! It turns out the brave teen broke a record. This alligator is the largest ever caught in Texas.

Braxton claims that the trick is to use raw chicken to catch a gator.


Filed under: A little fun • Alligators
May 17th, 2013
11:13 AM ET

Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathon Reckford

61 homes in the affected area were originally built by volunteers from Habitat for Humanity, and in the wake of Wednesday night's destruction, members of the organization are there on the ground in Texas. Habitat for Humanity CEO Jonathon Reckford is on 'Starting Point' talking with John Berman about how the organizations plans to help the victims in this area.

To learn more on how you can help the victims visit CNN's Impact Your World or Habitat for Humanity's website.


Filed under: Tornado • Weather
May 17th, 2013
10:57 AM ET

Two Victims of the Texas Tornadoes share their emotional story of the night the tornadoes hit

Patricia Lopez and Atyka Ditto saw the funnel cloud swirling just minutes before it hit their neighborhood in Granbury, Texas. they grabbed blankets and pillows and huddled with their children, patti's sister, and a friend in a bathtub as the tornado tore through the area. the twister tore the roof off over their heads but miraculously left everyone in the bathtub unharmed. Patricia and Atyka are in Granbury Texas joining Christine Romans on 'Starting Point.'

Currently there are six reported deaths, and seven people still missing in Northern Texas where at least 16 tornadoes hit Wednesday night.


Filed under: Tornado • Uncategorized • Weather
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