BLITZER: Lisa Sylvester is monitoring some of the other top stories in THE SITUATION ROOM right now. What's going on, Lisa?</s>LISA SYLVESTER, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Hi there, Wolf. Well, the Seattle-based company Starbucks is joining a growing list of corporations backing the push to legalize same-sex marriage in Washington state. In a letter to employees, Starbucks says the legislation is in line with its business practices and its philosophy. It joins other Washington companies, including Microsoft and Nike in supporting legalizing gay marriage in that state. And take a look at this rescue off the coast of North Carolina. Coast Guard officials say a 26-foot sailboat ran aground on a shoal over the weekend prompting a call for help. The three men on board are hoisted to safety in windy and rainy weather, as we getting a look at those pictures. Fortunately none were injured. Their first words to the rescuers, quote, "You guys are awesome." And move over, Exxon -- Apple is now the most valuable publicly traded company in the world. Apple stocks soared more than 6 percent today on news of a record breaking quarterly profit. That pushed the company's market value to $419 billion, surpassing Exxon, which is worth only -- only, by the way -- $413 billion. Apple briefly surpassed Exxon last August, but the oil giant quickly regained the top stop. Now, Apple is on top, Wolf.</s>BLITZER: Pretty amazing stuff. Thanks very much, Lisa. It's former speaker versus former speaker. We're talking about Newt Gingrich versus Nancy Pelosi. The war of words, you're going to hear for yourself. That's coming up in our strategy session. And Mitt Romney slams the president's ideas on jobs and taxes. I'll get a response from Gene Sperling, the director of the White House Economic Council.
Starbucks Joins List Of Companies Supporting Gay Marriage In Washington State