We are all done at this early start. Thanks for being with us, im zoraida sambolin. Im john berman. Starting point with Soledad Obrien starts right now. Morning, welcome everybody. Our starting point this morning the papal conclave beginning today. 115 cardinals start the secret process to elect a new pope as the world waits for white smoke from within. Were live in rome, and at the vatican this morning. Then a ban on large sugary drinks goes flat. Now new york citys mayor set to fight a court ruling that stops his controversial law. We have some outrageous video to show you. A toddler apparently putting his mouth to a bong. But that is only the beginning. We have the shocking details surrounding this story coming up. And up and up and up. The dow set yet another record. Does this mean its time to sell . Its tuesday, march 12th. And starting point begins right now. Welcome, everybody. Our starting point this morning is the conclave day one. 115 cardinals from around the world just fini
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