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Joplin native makes documentary about the tornado that devastated her hometown
Following last year's devastating tornado, Joplin native and documentary filmmaker Erica Tremblay returned to the town to visit her family and friends and to see how she could help rebuild her hometown.
After witnessing the destruction caused by the natural disaster, Tremblay's producing partner suggested that they get together a crew and document the stories of the people she knew.
The documentary "Heartland" is the end result, and Tremblay appears on "Early Start" this morning to discuss her work and to explain the back story behind the film.
Tremblay says that while the film began as a disaster documentary, it quickly turned into a story about the human spirit, and how it heals after tragedy.
While she says that working on the project helped her heal, Tremblay explains that it also kept her in the thick of the disaster every day, reminding her about just how much her neighbors had lost in the tragedy.
MYB: Rough start for Facebook stock
In today's "Minding Your Business," Christine Romans explains that it's been a disappointing start for Facebook's IPO investors.
The company's stock has gone down 19% since the IPO launched last week, and yesterday alone, the stock dropped 11% despite the fact that most other stocks were up.
Romans explains that for every dollar lost in the stock price, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg loses about $534 million dollars.
What's next for Chinese activist Chen Guangchang?
Chen Guangcheng arrived in Newark, New Jersey over the weekend with his wife and two children, ending the diplomatic firestorm that erupted after he escaped from house arrest and took to YouTube to complain about abuse he said his family suffered at the hands of authorities.
ChinaAid founder Bob Fu, who was instrumental in getting Chen to the United States, says Chen is dealing with some jet lag but has enjoyed the sunshine and is happy to be in America.
On Early Start this morning, Fu explains how Chen will continue his activism, and explains whether or not he will be in the U.S. permanently.
What's trending for May 21, 2012
New York City's $1 million parking spot, Babe Ruth's $4.4 million jersey, and "Tebow-ing" goes digital in the next version of the popular video game "Madden."
MYB: What can investors expect from Facebook stock this week?
Christine Romans breaks down Facebook’s first day as a public company and explains what investors can expect from the stock this week in today's Minding Your Business.
If you were up early enough to catch the show, you were probably happy to hear Christine’s one thing you need to know today: coffee prices are lower!
It’s been a year of high prices but today, the companies that own brands like Maxwell House, Folgers and Dunkin Donuts are announcing that their coffee will be selling for 4-6 percent lower at retail stores.
NATO leaders to discuss Afghanistan exit strategy today after violent weekend protests - Elise Labott explains
World leaders are gathered in Chicago to decide on the exit strategy for Afghanistan as a part of this week's NATO summit.
At least forty five demonstrators were arrested yesterday after clashes between protesters and police turned violent.
CNN's Elise Labott discusses yesterday's violence and explains what's on the agenda at the summit today.
State investigating website set up as a memorial to a man who killed eight people
Connecticut officials are launching an investigation into a website set up by Lillie Holliday, the mother of a man who killed eight employees at a Manchester beer distribution warehouse on August 3, 2010.
Holliday's controversial site functions as a memorial to her son and solicits donations to fight institutionalized racism. Holliday says she plans to use the funds donated to the site to conduct an independent investigation into the shootings.
On Early Start this morning, Holliday joins Ali Velshi to explain why she set up the site and to explain why she does not want to take the website down despite public pressure for its removal.
The legacy of disco queen Donna Summer
Wall Street Journal editor Christopher John Farley talks about Donna Summers' career and explains how the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame responded to the news of her death.
'The Dictator' producer Larry Charles talks controversial film, working with Sacha Baron Cohen
Larry Charles discusses Sacha Baron Cohen's characters and explains whether or not he's worried about offending audiences attending his new film, "The Dictator."
MYB: How the Facebook IPO stacks up
Christine Romans looks at how the Facebook IPO compares to past IPOs, from Microsoft in 1986 to General Motors in 2010.
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