his energy plans, his jobs plan, the first stage he has been attacked and criticized for not having a plan and he's bringing it out today. he was on "american morning" an hour and a half ago and one of the highlights i thought was the comment about his wife. in south carolina making some interesting comments. take a listen to what she said and what he said this morning. >> it has been a rough month. we have been brutalized, by the press and brutalized by our opponents and our party. >> down on this as anita seemed? >> you know, family members always take these campaigns than the candidate. i have been doing this for a long time and that's a diversion, frankly. this is the big leagues. everybody understands it's about the presidency of the united states and we're committed to this campaign. >> you know, some pundits criticizing perry, is he really into this? perry says, yes, i am. kyra? >> we're also hearing more from perry with regard to the mormon issue this morning. he briefly told us he didn't agree with pastor jefferous and now he's talking more about it. >> when that pastor from a very prominent church in dallas, texas, criticized the mormon faith saying it was a cult and rick perry is one of its rivals. take a listen to the exchange on "american morning." >> are you prepared to disavow the pastor's comments? >> we live in a great country. our founding fathers gave us freedom of religion and we have that in america, i respect that. we have religions of all backgrounds, but we also have freedom of speech. and i'm not going to spend my time defending everything that is said by someone who endorses me. doesn't mean i endorse what they say. that is the case here. >> all right, alley shei velshi about lackluster debates saying americans aren't looking for the best debater but policy, plans and jobs and we'll hear more about him and his jobs plan in 90 minutes from now, kyra. >> thanks. stay with us next hour, we'll carry perry's speech live from pittsburgh. next tuesday night the western republican presidential debate cnn tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. eastern. well, in new york a showdown is avoided, at least for now. police will not evict protesters from a park near the new york stock exchange. susan candiotti is there. susan, why did police change their minds? were they afraid a confrontation could get ugly? >> well, it's impossible to say exactly what changed their minds, however, we got word a few hours ago, literally, about three hours ago at 6:00 in the morning that there had been some sort of an agreement by the people who own this park. it's not a public park and they decided. they told the police it was no longer necessary for them to come over. what we're hearing now as we show you a bit of the park is that according to new york's mayor bloompberiberg. he said the property owners were getting some sort of threatening calls and threats of some kind and he's still trying to pin down what those alleged threats were. i spoke to the people who run this protest or the people for "occupy wall street" and they don't know anything from officials or anyone else making any threats to the people who run this park. nevertheless, huge number of people that were here at the park, they were prepared to sit down, lock arms and not let anyone interfere with them being here in the park or try to move them out. again, no police action. and now the numbers have dwindled just a built, but it is still very, very busy here. some marches off and on and they plan on being here, again, as they had before. camping out as long as it takes, they said, to get their message heard against wall street greed. back to you, kyra. >> susan candiotti live in new york for us, thanks. earlier this morning in colorado police in riot gear began clearing the occupy denver protests near the capitol. demonstrators set up dozens of tents in a park and refused to leave when ordered last night. live pictures now. so far things have been mostly peaceful. we'll keep monitoring it for you. for the average american worker, it's been a bad decade and the next one isn't looking a lot better. according to "wall street journal" that 7% decline won't fully return to your paycheck until 2021. christine romans breaking it down for us. why are incomes down and is the trend going to turn around at any point? >> well, they have been calling it the lost decade from 2000 to 2010. the census data is clear that it fell 7% in that period. you haven't seen a ten-year period where you lost that much in terms of what you make since 1967. this analysis by "wall street journal" economists says we'll see a 5% growth in income. so, the very far right of there. they're forecasting a slight increase in income by the year 2021, but that will not bring us back yet to prerecession levels, quite frankly. now, one thing i keep telling you about is how the more education you have, the better off you faired. in terms of unemployment rate, that's true. people of a college degree is lower. but even when you look at wage data, even people saw their earnings and household income fall in that period. the only people, the only group, kyra, who didn't see their income fall in that decade were people with advanced degrees. so, even though maybe a college education shielded you from unemployment, it didn't shield you from those losses in your household income. so, this, and you talk about "occupy wall street" these kind of numbers illustrate the unhappiness that people have with their economic situation right now, kyra. >> well, a lot of people are unhappy about it, no doubt. christine, thanks. happy news overseas. will and kate's baby girl could be queen. i'm not announcing a pregnancy, but a possible new deal in london. max foster has more on the buzz about the royal succession. i think we grabbed folks' attention. >> yeah, absolutely. it's looming, isn't it? that's what's worrying politicians at the moment, especially the prime minister david cameron. the law is inherently sexist. ancient laws over hundreds of years do say if kate, the duche duchess, did have a girl and then a younger brother. the boy would become king, not the older sister becoming the queen. everyone agrees this is a problem. david cameron told us on wednesday that he wants to change this law. but what he's trying to do is build up momentum, international momentum because the queen is head of state, not just in britain, but also in 15 other countries, including australia and canada and they all have to agree to this change in the law. there's an opportunity at the end of the month when all those prime ministers will meet up in australia for the common wealth head of state meeting. that's what we're all looking towards now. we're trying to assess the internationinaltrust in this, whether or not momentum behind it. the economist here in the uk talking about tweaking centuries old royal succession rules has been raised by previous governments, but has always been shelved on grounds. they a "toronto star" in canada says, you go, girl. the present queen with 59 successful years on the throne has established beyond doubt that there's no reason to put barriers in the way of women wearing the crown. the act is not only sexist but entrenches religious discrimination, too. it should not be amended to remove gender discrimination. it should be repealed in its entirety. the other weird thing about these laws. william, if he married a catholic could become king. that goes back to centuries old rules, as well. all going to change, but it's complex. >> well, it's 2011. sometimes things just need to change, max. thanks. some families living in fear ready to leave at a moment's notice. >> my parents gave him the option to stay and i told him we came as a family and we'll leave as a family. >> coming up, we'll show you how alabama's tough immigration laws where supporters say it will save jobs and critics say it has created a culture of fear. honoring battlefield bravery. we'll talk to a congressman who says the pentagon is not doing enough. live from denver, colorado, now. we thank you for the pictures. you can see the police and riot gear there. they have been starting to clear out the occupy denver protest near the capitol there. protesters set up dozens of tents in the park and they refused to leave when they were ordered to leave. now, you can see they're peacefully making arrests and trying to clear that area. well, news from across the country now. seal beach, california, held a vigil to honor shooting victims. eight people were killed and the ninth person was wounded when a gunman attacked a salon. police plan to release their identities today. the suspect's ex-wife was killed, as well. the two might have been going through a custody battle. look what drug smugglers were doing. they tunneled under the mexican border right underneath parking spaces on the american side. cars with holes underneath would park in the spaces and load up from below. concrete patches were actual plugs. the city stripped out the entire area of parking meters now. and this will make your back hurt just watching. usairways had a jet pulling contest for employees. proceeds went to the united way. well, alabama might have the toughest immigration law in the nation. supporters say it's needed to save jobs, but critics say it's have other consequences. the story now from our david mattingly. >> this is it over here? >> reporter: he was just two months away from graduation, but now alabama high school student roman lavera is afraid to go to school. as we drive down this road, what are you thinking? >> i was so close. one little piece of paper kept me from graduating. >> reporter: that piece of paper is the new alabama immigration law that supporters and opponents alike call the toughest in the country. for the undocumented, a simple traffic stop could lead to deportation. roman's family immigrated to alabama illegally ten years ago. today he likes hunting, leonard skyny skynyrd. >> i have grown up with southerners my whole life. some people even call me a mexican red neck. >> reporter: yet lavera and hundreds of other hispanic students are fleeing alabama schools. their families making plans to flee the state. others feel trapped. if you could speak to the people who passed this law, what would you say to them? >> translator: don't be sell offish. we all need and have an opportunity. >> reporter: she immigrated to alabama illegally from mexico 11 years ago. she and her husband say they can't move because she's almost seven months into a high-risk pregnancy and every day they stay they risk deportation. they ask that their full names and faces not be revealed. >> translator: we are not stealing anything from them, simply asking them to let us work. >> reporter: families living in fear, children being pulled out of schools. was this the intent of this law? >> there's no intent for families to live in fear. >> reporter: state senator scott beson led passage in the legislature. he told me the focus was on jobs. >> our responsibility is to the people who elect us, to the people of alabama. if there are other states out there who want to welcome an illegal workforce, they should invite them there. >> reporter: his dreams of graduation and college are fading. in his family's two bedroom apartment, the blinds are drawn and their bags are packed. ready to run, if needed, at a moment's notice. >> my parents gave me the option to stay and i told them we came as a family and we'll leave as a family. >> wow. they're bonded, aren't they? a decision might actually come down today. >> all eyes on the 11th circuit court right now. this case is just winding its way through the courts and as with all states who pass laws like this, it is expected to end up at the u.s. supreme court. this is just one stop along a very long, legal road. meanwhile, all the families you saw like the ones i talked to living in complete limbo they feel like their days in alabama are literally one at a time. >> seemed like a good old boy, you like leonard skynyrd and he has ingrained himself in the culture. >> it is where he has grown up and the life he identifies with and feels like it is his home. sweet home, alabama. >> we'll track it, thanks, david. double takes in london and that's because big ben is tilting a bit. we'll find out what is going on with the world famous clock right after the break. 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[ male announcer ] get low prices every day on everything to prepare for cold and flu season. we're so confident in our low prices, we back 'em with our ad match guarantee. save money. live better. walmart. let's get to your "showbiz headlines" the godfather of soul will be honored saturday by the georgia radio hall of fame right here in atlanta. everyone remembers brawn as an iconic singer and performer, but during his life he owned several radio stations that did very well and launched the careers of many deejays. one of the most famous license plates in new york belongs to the ecto bail used in the popular comedy film "ghostbusters." this month fans can watch the movie in 500 theaters around the country as part of halloween screenings. overseas you've been to london and notice that big ben is a little off. it's not your imagination. london's most famous clock is actually leaning. our max foster noticed it, as well. in fact, he's getting ready to climb the tower. max, tell us. >> i've just been told it's 334 steps to the top. that's what i'm focused on right now, kyra. not the fittest person in the world. i'm climbing up today and investigate this and take with me a spirit level and find out whether it's flat at the top. all the way up to the top, the bell that's called big ben, the clock tower is just called the tower. but they have done surveys over the years and it is tilting more and more each year. only a slight bit. if you look from the bottom, apparently the top is 1 1/2 feet out but leaning towards the river. great deal of concern it will fall in the river. i'm told that is not going to happen. in fact, not even get to the level of the leaning tower of pisa. >> you can still take that picture like everybody does. yeah, the total tourist picture. >> i'm going to bring it to you later on. >> perfect. why is the tower leaning? >> well, it's just the foundation is soft ground, apparently. it's right by the river. it's just leaning in towards the river. but, you see that building on the right. that's the new offices of parliament. lots that if it does fall, it will fall there. leaning tower of london, that was the headline today. >> well, we'll see what happens and i'll be looking forward to the picture. i'll put it right next to mine by the leaning tower of pisa. thanks, max. >> you should do that. >> all right. well, alison kosik is at new york stock exchange following all the big changes at gap. what's the deal? >> gap going through lots of changes and what gap is really trying to do at this point, kyra. it's trying to find a recipe for growth. while it deals with that c concoction it will close northamerican stores. they will also look to shrink the number of old navy stores in north america but what the company is doing exis expanding overseas. opened first banana republic in paris and tripling the number of gap stores in china. the thing with gap right now, it relies heavily on north american sales. the company ceo says that he's predicting that growth is going to slow here in the u.s., so, he's going to where the business is. some analysts say the chain has suffered because it hasn't offered enough compelling styles to get people in the door. all of this, of course, has hit gap sales and stock. you look at how the stock has performed this year. gap stock is down, 19% for the year. kyra? >> all right, how are the numbers looking today? >> numbers are looking good. you know what, google is giving the markets a boost just before the opening bell rings in just about seven minutes. those july through september earnings blew past expectations with the ceo coming out and saying that the word comes to mind is gangbusters. google shares are up 8% in the premarket. apple shares were also keeping our eye on those, up 2% on strong iphone 4s sales. those are the expectations as iphone s goes on sale this morning. everyone was lining up, lining up outside that apple store on fifth avenue in new york. the first guy that walked through had been waiting there for two weeks. >> actually, i think we have, is that the video we have, sarah? perfect segue, alison. just the iphone. there it is, though. oh, a really handsome man listening to one. hold on a second, let's run this clip a couple times. no, but seriously, we all know when a product launches like this, it's always a camping adventure. they're out there waiting overnight to get their 4s. >> apple makes it so exciting. apple makes it so exciting. they're so good about it, you know. >> well, we'll go live to an apple store right after the break. thanks, alison. herman cain is rising in the polls and raising eyebrows with some of his comments on race. take a listen. >> people sometimes hold themselves back because they want to use racism as an excuse for them not being able to achieve what they want to achieve. >> just ahead, the roller race in this presidential campaign compared to that of the last. ♪ we're centurylink... a new kind of broadband company committed to improving lives with honest, personal service, 5-year price lock guarantees and consistently fast speeds. ♪ whose long day starts with arthritis pain... and a choice. take tylenol arthritis and maybe up to six in a day... or choose aleve and two pills for a day free of pain. happy chopping. delivering mail, medicine and packages. yet they're closing thousands of offices, slashing service, and want to lay off over 100,000 workers. the postal service is recording financial losses, but not for reasons you might think. the problem ? a burden no other agency or company bears. a 2006 law that drains 5 billion a year from post-office revenue while the postal service is forced to overpay billions more into federal accounts. congress created this problem, and congress can fix it. checking top stories now a possible showdown in new york averted. hoping to avoid a potential conference tasrontation with po on capitol hill, the house passed a bill on abortion funding to bar federal funding for health care plans that provide abortion services. it passed with overwhelming republican support. cnn has learned that the u.s. has had face-to-face contact with iran about its alleged plot to. susan rice the u.s. ambassador to the united nations met with iran's representative to the u.n. on wednesday. it's official, if you have an iphone 4, you're behind the tech curve. iphone 4s went on sale this morning. lots of people camped out overnight so they could get it. recognize this guy? that's apple's co-founder. he was first in line. he already has a new phone, he just enjoys the whole experience. apple could sell up to 4 million new iphones this weekend. it will be available on more mobile networks and, of course, the 4s is one of the last products developed under steve jobs. joe carter just outside an apple store in atlanta. what to you see, joe? >> we saw the lines here start around 3:00 a.m. eastern time. it started out relatively small and then grew to 200 or 300 people right around as the store opened about 8:00 a.m. eastern. it was great, you know, when the