apple bumps google, and the fat cats are getting fatter. the early morning business headlines are straight ahead. >>> and last week, "fast five" didn't win, but it did the next best thing. >>> the hawks soar, and in dallas, the mavericks complete a sweep of the reigning champions. you're watching "early today." >>> very good morning to you. welcome back to "early today," i'm veronica de la cruz. here are top headlines this morning. egypt's government is promising to enforce law against places of worship and freedom of belief following a flareup of sectarian tensions over the weekend. fighting between muslims and christians killed a dozen and left some injured. one christian church was burned. strike with an iron hand all of those who seek to tamper with the nation's security. >>> pope benedict enjoyed one of venice's famous attractions. a ride on the gondolas. the first papal visit since 1985. >>> the island nation of samoa announced it will be jumping forward in time by one day. it's switching to the website of the international date line.