the staggering salary scandal happening in belle, california. it's a story we've been following very closely here on "american morning." the mayor along with seven current and former city officials will be arraigned today on criminal charges. accused of misusing more than $5 million in public funds. the former city manager was making about $800,000 a year. he alone faces 53 corruption counts. and crews trying to reach 33 trapped miners in chile are turning to plan c to speed up the rescue. the operation involves a special drill, which is normally used when drilling for oil. officials have previously said they could reach the miners in late october or early november. the men have been trapped since the 5th of august. well, there's a new book out by bob woodward. describing some deep divisions within the white house over the war in afghanistan. painting a portrait of a president desperate for an exit strategy.