is predictable. without a clear front-runner going in this time, this conclave could be a cliff-hanger. that it for us from rome. "early start" begins now. pope watch at the sistine chapel. a live picture right here, the world waiting for the signal with cardinals voting right now on a new pope. a dramatic finish to an intense manhunt. police storm a motel room to catch a suspected killer. sinkhole. >> this is crazy! >> a dog suddenly swallowed up in a sand trap of a whole different kind. this you will not believe. >> you will when you see the pictures. >> it is crazy. good morning, everyone. welcome to "early start." i'm john berman. >> and i'm zoraida sambolin. nice to have you with us this tuesday wednesday, march 13th. it is 5:00 a.m. in the east. welcome to cnn's special live