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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.
Banning food donations to NYC shelters?
National Center for Public Policy Research's Jeff Stier on New York City Mayor Bloomberg's ban on food donations.
A homeowner at 14 years old? Meet Willow Tufano
When the housing market went belly up in South Florida, some turned the crisis into an opportunity.
In January of this year, Willow Tufano became a homeowner.
She spotted a great bargain in Port Charlotte, which could easily be described as a fixer-upper. It was headed for foreclosure and on the market for just $12,000. Willow purchased the home, along with her mom.
But guess what? Willow Tufano is just 14 years old!
This morning on "Early Start," Willow and her mom Shannon Moore talk about how Willow was able to buy the house. Watch the full interview below.
Uniondale HS choir real life 'Gleeks,' win FAME National Show Choir Competition
You're about to meet some real life Gleeks! That's the name affectionately given to high school choir members in the Glee Club like the hit TV show "Glee."
These students are real life champions.
The Uniondale High School show choir won the grand championship at the FAME National Show Choir Competition this past weekend.
This morning on Early Start, Ashleigh Banvfield talks with choir members Cary Lamb, Kenyo Baley and Ariana Morrison to talk about their win.
$2500 for a spot in line for an iPad?
Tech expert Katie Linendoll talks about Amanda Foote, who hopes to sell her spot in line for the new iPad for $2500.
Excitement and lines for new iPad
Tech expert Katie Linendoll talks about the excitement and improvements in Apple's latest iPad.
Does 'new Pad' live up to hype? CNET.com's Bridget Carey explains
CNET.com's Bridget Carey breaks down Apple's New iPad announcement and if the rumors lived up to the reality.
'Pawning' for rich people: High-value items turning up at pawn shops
CNN's Poppy Harlow reports on the new pawn shops, stores where the rich are hawking their valuables for cash.
Lawmakers hard at work on 'Stache Act' – a $250 tax break for men (or women) with mustaches
Ashleigh Banfield and Zoraida Sambolin on the "Stache Act," calling for a $250 tax break for men or women with mustaches.
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