So am i. [ male announcer ] protect your independence. call today for more information and ask about special discounts for aarp members. adt. always there. a quarter after the hour and time for new headlines. american airlines closing a merger today creating the world s largest airline. it survived a government challenge and criticism from consumer groups who fear it could lead to higher prices. new documents show the pentagon turned to moscow for $1 billion worth of russian helicopters instead of the american made chinook. they were used to outfit afghanistan s security forces. pentagon officials say the russian choppers are superior. really? elisabeth, over to you. thanks, steve. when you re choosing a new