"Ali Velshi Trio" to leave American Morning

The morning threesome of Ali Velshi, Carole Costello and Christine Romans will be replaced on CNN's American Morning by Soledad O"Brien (left) in the new year. A news release says Toronto veteran Velshi (centre) will be given expanded business and reporting duties on CNN and CNN International. O'Brien anchored American Morning with various co-hosts from 2003 to 2005. The changes keep up the reputation of American Morning's revolving door at the anchor desk. Another Canadian name, Ashleigh Banfield (right) makes a comeback of sorts with a new assignment as anchor on CNN between 5 and 7 am.