We know you've got to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:

Top News stories:

* How you help Facebook make billions

* Medical examiner sets autopsy for Mary Kennedy, wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

* Flesh-eating condition caused by common bacteria

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* Kindergartners in Georgia may soon help decide if their teachers get raises or get fired.

* The Florida School Board called an emergency meeting after nearly 75% of students failed the writing portion of the state's FCAT exam.

* John Lennon's killer Mark David Chapman is now at a correctional facility in Erie County, NY, after spending 30 years in Attica.

Don't forget to tune in to "Early Start" weekdays at 5am Eastern for more on the day's news.

We know you've got to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:

Top News stories:

* Sources: Medical report says Zimmerman had broken nose, other injuries after fight

* U.S. says it's ready to receive Chen but waiting on China

* Mobster's body exhumed from Vatican site in search for teen who vanished

* Infected student makes progress; ups and downs forecast

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* Affiliate KFDA reports on a registered sex offender winning a city council seat in a small town in Texas.

* Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that conservative Republicans in state House blocked prosecutor Tracy Thorne-Begland from the judgeship. Some argue his sexuality may hinder his ability to render a fair judgement.

* CNET went to Google and found out their cool Google Glasses promo may be a tad exaggerated.

Don't forget to tune in to "Early Start" weekdays at 5am Eastern for more on the day's news.

We know you've got to run this morning, so here's a quick look at the big stories of the day:

Top News stories:

* Hollande sworn in as French president amid Europe's debt woes

* Dimon to face JPMorgan shareholders

* Police: Phony officer could be killing Mississippi drivers

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* The Democrat and chronicle in rochester, NY revealing shocking new details about photography company Kodak's headquarters.
Apparently from 1978 to 2006, Kodak was hiding a secret nuclear reactor in its basement.

* According to WebMD, a new study reveals sleepwalking is much more common than experts had previously believed, with 30% of people admitting to a history of sleepwalking.

* A Virginia man drops 100-pounds after he's told he's too fat to ride a roller coaster, according to affiliate WTVR.

Don't forget to tune in to "Early Start" weekdays at 5am Eastern for more on the day's news.

Girl Scouts under scrutiny by Catholic bishops, model gets 'Tan Mom' treatment and new Mayan calendar goes beyond 2012.

Man jumps into acid to save coworker, dolphins die from heroin overdose and Lehman executive emails sent before the fall.

e're getting an early read on your local news that's making national headlines. This morning we have stories from the "Sioux City Journal," "Chicago Daily Herald" and the "Philadelphia Inquirer."

* Sioux City Journal has a report that "Pink Slime" negativity forces suspension at plants

* Chicago Daily Herald reports girls two times more likely to text & drive

If you missed it, see Ashleigh and Zoraida's report on the Early Reads above.

We're getting an early read on your local news that's making national headlines. This morning we have stories from The "San Diego Tribune," New Jersey's "Bergen Record," and the "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel."

"San Diego Tribune" has a report on UC-San Diego finds genes possibly linked to autism

New Jersey's "Bergen Record" has a report on experts saying Dharun Ravi media tour carries risks at sentencing.

"Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" reports the mystery booms in Wisconsin have been solved!

See the video of Early Reads with Ashleigh and Zoraida above.

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.

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.

VIDEO: Here are the stories you'll be talking about through the day on Thursday, March 8th, 2012.