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Delhi rape suspect dies in jail, family suspects foul play – Sumnima Udas reports
One of the men accused of gang raping and fatally beating a woman on a New Delhi bus was found dead in his jail cell Monday.
Police say Ram Singh hanged himself. But his lawyer and parents claim he was murdered.
"There was no reason for him to commit suicide. There is some foul play," Singh's attorney V.K. Anand said.
Singh was housed in New Delhi's Tihar Prison. Last year, the prison recorded 18 deaths, including two suicides, according to CNN affiliate CNN-IBN.
CNN's Sumnima Udas reports on the latest in the story on "Early Start" this morning.
READ MORE: India rape suspect found dead in jail cell. Police say suicide; parents allege murder
6 teens killed, 2 injured in SUV crash into pond – Shannon Travis reports
Six teenagers were killed and two other people were injured when the SUV they were in struck a guardrail, turned over and went into a pond, officials said.
The single-vehicle accident took place near Warren, in northeastern Ohio, on Sunday morning, according to Lt. Anne Ralston of the Ohio Department of Public Safety.
The teens, age 14 to 19, were traveling in a Honda Passport.
Shannon Travis reports the latest on "Early Start" this morning.
READ MORE: 6 teens killed, 2 injured when crash sends SUV into pond
Monsignor Rick Hilgartner: Many would say papal conclave is about politics, but also a very spiritual moment
In just 24 hours, the world could potentially have a new pope. Starting tomorrow, 115 Roman Catholic cardinals will walk from their home away from home—the Santa Marta residence at the Vatican—to the Sistine Chapel for conclave. That walk will be taken twice a day, every day, until they elect a new pope.
Monsignor Rick Hilgartner, head of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat on Divine Worship, talks with John Berman on “Early Start” on the upcoming conclave. He explains the conclave's tradition, the ceremony, the secrecy, the preparations and more. He will be joining “Early Start” all week as we watch conclave unfold.
One day out until the voting begins, Monsignor Hilgartner discusses the process and the feeling in Rome today among the cardinals. "Many would say it's all about politics at this point," Monsignor Hilgartner says, "but I think it's important to remember that they also recognize that this is a very spiritual moment." Once the doors close and conclave begins, he says it’s less about politicking and “more about prayer as they each in silence write their votes.”
MYB: Who benefits from the surge in the stock market? Zain Asher explains
Zain Asher is minding your business this morning with the latest in the rally in stocks. Stocks are opening up at record highs this morning after the Dow closed at a new all-time high on Friday.
While the current market offers a huge wealth opportunity for investors, a study shows not everyone is making gains from this rally. The younger generation is set to make the highest returns. “So people between the ages of 25 to 34, they’re gonna have a more aggressive mix of stocks in their portfolio,” she says. “They are gonna benefit from this rally the most.”
Preparations for papal conclave underway in Rome – Miguel Marquez reports
Preparations, both spiritual and practical, neared completion at the Vatican on Monday, where Roman Catholic cardinals will gather to begin the process of selecting the next pope.
The conclave - the secret papal election - begins Tuesday in the Sistine Chapel, which has been closed to the public while Vatican staff readied the ornately decorated vestry for deliberations.
The first public signs of preparations appeared over the weekend as workmen scaled the roof of the chapel on Saturday to install the chimney which will release the black or white smoke that signifies whether a new pope has been elected.
This morning on "Early Start," CNN's Miguel Marquez reports live from Rome on the final preps before the first vote in the papal conclave.
READ MORE: Cardinals huddle one last day before conclave to elect new pope begins
Georgia town wants guns in every household – Shannon Travis reports
A small Georgia town may soon require every household to own a firearm - a law that, if passed, would make it the second town in the state to mandate gun ownership.
City council members in Nelson, a town of 1,300 people north of Atlanta, unanimously approved the proposal at a meeting this week. Citizens now have a chance to review the proposal before the council takes it up again in April.
The law would give every family the right to protect themselves and their property "without worrying about prosecution for protecting themselves," Cronic told the meeting. He said the proposal was modeled on a similar law in nearby Kennesaw, Georgia, that has been on the books since 1982.
This morning on "Early Start," CNN's Shannon Travis reports on this controversial proposed law.
READ MORE: Georgia town mulls mandatory gun ownership
One week after forced spending cuts: What happened...and what didn't – John Berman reports
The United States is officially one week into the forced spending cuts today. These cuts are a result of the budget battle-ax that many predicted would lead to radical change, eventually. John Berman weighs what happened, and what didn't.
Seven days into the sequester, we have seen "no massive government budget implosion," Berman says. Although the apocalyptic message leaders seemed to send hasn't yet come to pass, changes could become apparent as soon as April. "With no congressional White House cooperation, cuts are coming. Big ones. And soon," Berman says.
CNN Trends: Stars returning to 'Star Wars' and 'The Hangover 3' teaser trailer unveiled
Trending on the web is news that Han, Luke & Leia are set to be in the new "Star Wars" films. Actors Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill are all in talks to reprise their roles in the saga and fans are absolutely piqued. "We want these next three to be good," John Berman says as a fan. "I'm speaking on behalf of all of us out there."
And the first look at "The Hangover: Part Three" is also trending. "This time there's no wedding, no bachelor party," Zoraida Sambolin says. "But no worries, all the booze-soaked decision making remains intact."
MYB: February jobs report forecast and Facebook's facelift
Christine Romans is minding your business with the latest in U.S. stocks and world markets. With stocks consistently making gains, economists are watching to see if the momentum will continue. So far, it's still strong. Data out of Japan shows the country could be coming out of a recession, Romans says.
But all eyes are on the monthly jobs report coming out later this morning. "Economists surveyed by CNNMoney are predicting predicting 170,000 jobs added to the payrolls in February," Romans reports. "The unemployment rate expected to tick down to 7.8%." Romans says she'll be reading into how both the snowstorm in the Northeast in February and the sequester's might have affected this.
Attention is also on Facebook's upcoming facelift. The company is rolling out new features and an update on Facebook's newsfeed that is supposed to reduce clutter, Romans says. "We're told there's a backlog for the upgrade," she reports.
Osama bin Laden's son-in-law expected in federal court today after capture – Susan Candiotti reports
Osama bin Laden's son-in-law is scheduled to be in a New York City courtroom Friday morning to face charges of trying to kill Americans.
Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, who served as an al Qaeda spokesman, was captured and taken to the United States, federal officials announced Thursday.
Abu Ghaith was captured within the past week in Jordan, according to a spokesman for U.S. Rep. Peter King of New York. He was charged in a federal indictment with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, the Department of Justice announced.
This morning on "Early Start," CNN's Susan Candiotti previews today's arraignment in federal court in New York.
READ MORE: Bin Laden's son-in-law to be in New York courtroom
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