Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.
1. Over a dozen dead in Egypt hot air balloon crash
A hot air balloon crash in Egypt has left more than a dozen tourists dead. The balloon reportedly crashed from about 1,000 feet following an explosion.
2. Fire sparks DCI investigation in Tea
An early morning fire in Tea also brought out investigators with the Division of Criminal Investigation after chemicals were found inside an apartment.
More Americans fell behind on their auto loan payments in the final three months of 2012. Late-payment rates on auto loans declined on an annual basis and hovered near the lowest point in more than a decade.
4. Crews search waters for missing family
Crews searched through Monday night by sea and air for a family who was forced to abandon their sinking boat off the coast of California. The husband, wife and their two young children sent a series of distress calls on Sunday saying their sailboat was sinking and they were making a raft from a cooler and life ring.
5. South Dakota lawmakers look at teen driving safety measures
A South Dakota legislative committee is looking at a package of bills aimed at reducing teen traffic fatalities and injuries.
