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Pastor Houston: Trayvon Martin shooting affects everyone
Allen Chapel AME Church Pastor Valerie Houston, who led a prayer at a rally for Trayvon Martin, talks about the shooting.
Elizabeth Cohen explains why heart disease and drug use would lead to Whitney Houston's death
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen explains the details of the toxicology results for Whitney Houston's death.
'Tebowmania' hits the Big Apple
New York Daily News sports writer Kevin Armstrong talks about the excitement around Tim Tebow's trade to the NY Jets.
MYB: Is it time to buy or rent a home?
Christine Romans on new signs that the housing market in the U.S. is improving.
Will the Keystone pipeline extension create jobs? Ohio Rep. Bill Johnson weighs in
Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH), Member of the Natural Resources Committee, on President Obama's Keystone pipeline decision and whether it will create jobs.
Early Reads: Convicted Rutgers student says he's sorry & Jeb Bush says it's time to support Romney
This morning, Ashleigh and Zoraida have an Early Read on the local news that's making national headlines. This morning, they're looking at stories from the New Jersey's "Star-Ledger" and the "Pittsburgh Tribune-Review."
* The "Star Ledger" has an exlucsive interview with Dharun Ravi, where he says he's 'very sorry about Tyler.'
* The "Pittsburgh Tribune-Review" has a report on Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush saying it's time to support Mitt Romney for the GOP nomination.
Tune in 5am Eastern weekdays for an "Early Start" on your news for the day.
After Illinois loss, will Gingrich drop?
Shira Toeplitz, Tim Punke and Boris Epshteyn discuss if Newt Gingric should drop out of the GOP presidential race.
Photo could be key to searching for and recovering Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane
It's one of the enduring mysteries of the 20th century: What happened to Amelia Earhart?
About 75 years ago, Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan vanished over the Pacific ocean trying to circumnavigate the Earth. Now there's a new clue: A photo that may show a portion of the famed pilot's downed plane.
Based on this photo, there are plans for a high-tech deep-sea expedition. The quest for answers even has the backing of the federal government. Even Secretary of State Hilary Clinton is voicing her support, explaining why Earhart resonates for so many Americans.
"She embodied the spirit of an America coming of age and increasingly confident, ready to lead in a quite uncertain and dangerous world," Secretary Clinton says.
Richard Gillespie, executive director of "TIGHER" which is short for the International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery, is spearheading this expedition and tells Ashleigh why the decision was made to search for Earhart's plane now.
In this video below, Gillespie explains why researchers believe this photo is key in aiding their search for the plane.
What's that sound? Mysterious booms puzzle Wisconsin residents
There's a mystery this morning in Clintonville, Wisconsin, a small town not too far from Green Bay.
Residents have been awakened three nights in a row by underground rumblings, and what some describe as a "boom" that is rattling windows and nerves. Residents are flooding 9-1-1 with calls trying to figure out what's going on. So far, scientists have no explanation. A town meeting is scheduled for this evening to talk about it.
City administrator Lisa Kuss trying to get someone to figure it out. She talks with Zoraida by phone this morning on "Early Start" to explain what residents are hearing and how the town is trying to solve this mystery.
Early Reads for Wednesday, March 21st: Illinois running out of financial aid and new age for kindergarten entry in Michigan
This morning on "Early Start," Ashleigh Banfield and Zoraida Sambolin talk about the local news that will be making national headlines later today. Stories include:
- "Chicago Tribune" reports Illinois has run out of financial aid for college students.
- "Detroit News" reports Michigan lawmakers are considering raising the cutoff age for kindergarten eligibility.
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