>> axelrod: tonight, gaza battleground. conflicting claims on whether a mosque is doubling as a weapons storehouse. holly williams has the latest as israel steps up its airstrikes. >> i know that my mom, dad, brian, emily, becca, and zach are in a much better place. >> axelrod: the young survivor of the family massacre in houston speaks at a memorial service. vinita nair on the remarkable courage of cassidy stay. ( cheers ) they keep celebrating in cleveland after lebron james says he's coming home. dean reynolds on what this means to a team and the city. and you've seen dancing traffic agents draw smiles in plenty of places before. but chances are, they weren't needed as much as in the place this one does. >> we all have our problems but a smile will help you through

it. captioning sponsored by cbs this is the "cbs evening news." >> axelrod: good evening. i'm jim axelrod. this is our western addition of the broadcast. the u.n. security council is now calling for a cease-fire between israel and hamas as the conflict in the middle east intensified on this its fifth day. 17 more people were killed today by israeli airstrikes in gaza. that makes at least 125 who died since the bombing started tuesday. today, israel also shelled positions in lebanon. the rocket fire from hamas into israel has been stronger than expected, but so far no israelis have died. today, the israeli defense forces warned people who live close to hamas locations in the northern part of the gaza strip to evacuate. and israel prime minister benjamin netanyahu said he will not rule out a ground invasion. cbs news correspondent holly williams is in gaza and has a

vivid look at what the shelling sounds and feels like. >> reporter: the israeli military is pounding the gaza strip for the fifth night in a row. with more than 1,000 air strikes, israel says it has destroyed terrorist weaponry and command centers, but in reality, many of the targets are the homes of militants and civilians have become collateral damage. officials here say two disabled girls were killed when this care home was hit by an air strike early this morning. scores of civilian guests have stoked palestinian anger and frustration. and on the border, israel is massing its troops. there's no ground invasion yet, but the israeli government won't rule it out. this mosque was destroyed by a strike overnight. once a place of prayer, it's now splintered beyond recognition. the israeli military says this mosque was being used to store

rockets, just like the ones the illestinian militants are firing into southern israel. militants have launched hundreds of missiles at israel since this escalation began. they've caused serious damage and injuries, but so far no israelis have been killed, thanks mainly to the country's iron dome antimissile defense system, which shoots the rockets down. alaa tomeson a nursing student who lives next door to the demolished moss and showed us the damage done to his family's home. like many palestinians, he doesn't believe israeli claims that mosques are being used to harbor militants and their weapons. the israeli military says that the mosque was being used to store rockets. is that true? >> no. that's not true. >> reporter: are you-- can you be sure?

>> axelrod: holly williams joins us now from gaza city. holly, very dramatic video at the top of your piece. how close are you to that? >> reporter: well, jim, the strikes have been coming in this evening much more frequently than we've seen on previous nights. the gaza strip is really taking a pummeling. and one of those hits struck around 200 yards in that direction just beside our hotel. it lit up the sky, and it's perhaps not surprising, because earlier today we saw and heard rockets being launched by militants from that location. >> axelrod: holly williams in gaza. thank you. the dispute over the results of afghanistan's presidential election appears to have been resolved. in a deal brokered today by visiting u.s. secretary of state john kerry, both candidates agreed to respect the result of an internationally supervised recount. they also pledged the winner would form a government with representatives from both sides.

we heard today from the 15-year- old who was the only survivor of a shooting this week near houston. that killed her mom and dad and her four siblings. vinita nair has a story of a remarkable girl speaking publicly just three days after this horrific tragedy. >> thank you all for coming, and showing your support for me and my family. stay strong. ( cheers and applause ) >> reporter: 15-year-old cassidy stay suffered a skull fracture and lost part of a finger trying to protect herself from being shot. she is the sole survivor after her ex-uncle broke into her family's home and killed both of her parents and all four of her siblings. she survived by playing dead. today, she spoke for the first time since being released from the hospital, quoting "harry potter." >> happiness can be found even in the darkest times. it's one only remembers to turn on the light. i know that my mom, dad, brian, emily, becca and zach are in a much better place, and i will be

able to seem them again one day. >> reporter: the man accused in the family's death is 33-year- old ronald lee haskell who appeared in a harris county courtroom yesterday. he's accused of breaking into the family's home while searching for his ex-wife, then shooting them. haskell collapsed twice in court as the capital murder charges were read. he had to be removed from the proceeding in a chair. while police credit cassidy for calling 911 after haskell left her home and thwarting another potential shooting spree, today she wanted to thank the community. >> i'm really thankful for all of the people that have been praying for me and keeping me and my family in their thoughts the past couple days. and i would like to thank all the first responders, nurses and doctors that have taken care of me. i am feeling a lot better and i'm on a very straightforward past to a full recovery. >> reporter: more than $220,000 ps been raised on the internet for cassidy.

at the end of today's gathering, 600 balloons were released, 100 for each of the victims. ♪ vinita nair, cbs news, new york. >> axelrod: the comedian tracy morgan is now suing wal-mart over the crash that left him seriously injured. morgan suffered a broken leg and ribs when a wal-mart truck slammed into his limousine, a crash which killed comedian james mcnair. morgan has been released from a rehabilitation cente and will continue his recovery at home. the woman who was beaten by a california highway patrol officer last week remains hospitalized tonight. and as teri okita tells us she does have a tv in her room and her lawyer says that's only compounding her pain. >> reporter: her lawyer says 51- year-old marlene pinnock now has double vision and painful lumps to her head and shoulder after a

c.h.p. officer was caught on camera repeatedly punching her. attorney caree harper says hnnock also suffered an emotional blow seeing the video on her hospital tv. d she has had to be traumatized and watched her beating over and over again. >> reporter: c.h.p. commissioner joe farrow says the tape demands a thorough investigation. >> it becomes a tragedy if an organization like the highway patrol or any organization chooses to ignore it and we simply bury our head in the sand and ignore it. that is not what we're doing. >> reporter: but outraged community activist in los angeles have held rallies all week including today. they are calling for a federal investigation of the officer. congresswoman maxine waters went even further saying, "this is enough to demand his dismissal." >> had it not been videotaped, it would have been a he said-she said in this case. >> totally important. it is absolutely crucial. >> reporter: civil rights attorney john burris is also representing pinnock. >> certainly, you know, if you

see someone walking down the freeway you kind of wonder what's going on with that person. notwithstanding her mental condition at the time, there was nothing about what happened to her that was justifiable. >> reporter: the c.h.p. is calling for patience during its investigation, but a civil lawsuit is already in the works. teri okita, cbs news, los angeles. >> axelrod: brazil ended it's play at the world cup it is hosting with an enormous disappointment. playing for third place, they lost to the netherlands, 3-0. tomorrow, argentina and germany play for the cup and as elaine quijano tells us there will be a security presence unlike brazil or any other place has ever seen. >> reporter: no one can accuse brazil of scrimping on security for soccer's biggest event. the country totaled nearly $1 billion in security costs, five times what south africa spent during the 2010 cup. come sunday, rio de janeiro may look like an occupied city, 25,000 troops, military police, firefighters, and national guardsmen are being deployed. largest ever in the city's history. the state security chief told

reporters it is an immense responsibility, and we are working to prevent this kind of situation. police clashed often with anti- cup protestors early in the tournament. we witnessed security forces in san palo using tear gas and pepper spray to break up an opening-day march before it ever got started. this is rio's new $45 million command and control center which was modeled on counter-terrorism centers in new york and around the world. the center's deputy director edval novaes demonstrated the massive video wall which scans thousands of cameras mounted across the region even live cams in cop cars and helicopters. when protesters moved toward the maracana stadium last month this was the center in action, scouring those live feeds and re-deploying forces.

last year, novaes told me, they marched around this root. this year we didn't let them get that close we stopped them here. sunday, police will focus not just on protesters but also on fans. tens of thousands of argentines, bitter rivals with supporters of brazil, have invaded rio for the cup final. win or lose, tensions will be ongh after the game. then the planning will begin again for an even bigger security challenge. when rio hosts the 2016 summer olympics. elaine quijano, cbs news, rio de janeiro. >> axelrod: later, joy in cleveland over the return of lebron james. and the babe on the block. an anniversary auction of babe ruth memorabilia when the "cbs evening news" continues. jake and i have been best friends for years.

one of our favorite things to do is going to the dog park together. sometimes my copd makes it hard to breathe. so my doctor prescribed symbicort. it helps significantly improve my lung function starting within five minutes. symbicort doesn't replace a rescue inhaler for sudden symptoms. with symbicort, today i'm breathing better. come on, boy! [ female announcer ] symbicort is for copd, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. it should not be taken more than twice a day. symbicort contains formoterol. medicines like formoterol increase the risk of death from asthma problems. symbicort may increase your risk of lung infections, osteoporosis, and some eye problems. tell your doctor if you have a heart condition or high blood pressure before taking it.

[ man ] now symbicort significantly improves my lung function, starting within 5 minutes. and that makes a difference in my breathing. today, i'm hanging out with my best friend. talk to your doctor about symbicort. i got my first prescription free. call or go online to learn more. [ male announcer ] if you can't afford your medication, astrazeneca may be able to help. [ male announcer ] if you can't afford your medication, you wouldn't have it she any other way.our toes. but your erectile dysfunction - it could be a question of blood flow. cialis tadalafil for daily use helps you be ready anytime the moment's right. you can be more confident in your ability to be ready. and the same cialis is the only daily ed tablet approved to treat ed and symptoms of bph, like needing to go frequently or urgently. tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and medicines,

and ask if your heart is healthy enough for sex. do not take cialis if you take nitrates for chest pain, as it may cause an unsafe drop in blood pressure. do not drink alcohol in excess. side effects may include headache, upset stomach, delayed backache or muscle ache. to avoid long-term injury, get medical help right away for an erection lasting more than four hours. if you have any sudden decrease or loss in hearing or vision, or any allergic reactions like rash, hives, swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing or swallowing, stop taking cialis and get medical help right away. ask your doctor about experiencing cialis for daily use and a free 30-tablet trial.

>> axelrod: if you listen closely that faint sound you might hear is the chear cheering still going on in cleveland. four years after he left, lebron james is on his way back reportedly signing a two-year $42 million deal to play for the cleveland cavaliers. dean reynolds reports from a city that's in quite the forgiving mood. >> three great words from lebron james, "i'm comin' home." (cheers and applause). >> reporter: cleveland was rubbing down it's goose bumps today, relishing the headlines and reliving the moment. >> the decision is over. lebron james, a cleveland cavalier! yes! >> reporter: among the happiest to hear the news was a man david david blatt. blatt is the rookie coach of the cavaliers who took the job just last month. he spoke to comcast sportsnet. >> to say that i'm excited and happy would probably qualify as one of the great understatements

of the millennium. >> reporter: so brave is james' graphtational pull that las vegas bookies shifted the cavaliers from non-contenders to odds-on favorites to win next year's nba championship. and "forbes" magazine said his move had almost instantly added $100 million to the value of the franchise, which can now demand top dollar for cable rights to their games. a roller coaster at the cedar point amusement park in sandusky may soon bear the james name, as may a burger at a local restaurant, the possibilities are endless. ♪ singer skylar grey amended her hit single to include the return. ♪ coming -- >> la broon. he's an inspiration for me. reporter: in nearby akron,

james grew up youngsters were climbing the same hills where he once did on the way to the top. >> he's a great role model. reporter: james will be getting a contract from the keaves' owner who blasted james as a cured four years ago only to welcome him back to the team on friday. and a tweet about his 8-year-old son says it all, "daddy, does this mean i can finally wear my lebron jersey again? yes, it does, son, yes, it does." nba schedules haven't come out for next year, so we don't know when lebron james will be playing his first game back here in cleveland, but ticket agents tell us that even the cheapest seats, the $25 seats, for that game will probably go for $400. jim? >> axelrod: dean reynolds in what's america's happiest city, at least for a little while. in baltimore today, they held an auction to celebrate a sports legend even bigger than lebron. it's been 100 years and one day

since babe ruth made his major league debut. on the block, the first ball the babe ever hit at yankee stadium for a home run. and his 1918 contract with the boston red sox. such items are rare now, but when we visited with babe ruth's 97-year-old daughter julia ruth stevens, she said it wasn't for any lack of generosity on her father's part. >> i've heard he never refused an autograph request. >> no, he never did. that is true. except for sometimes there would be so many people around when he came out of the clubhouse and he'd start signing autographs and mother would say, dear, you're going to have to stop right now because we have guests coming for dinner. so he says to the crowd, don't worry. i'll be here tomorrow. you come back. >> axelrod: i've heard the story that even as your dad was dying,

he was signing slips of paper and tell people to take them out to the kids who were gathered at the hospital. >> yes, that's right. they were blank cards, and he would look out the window and see the kids down there and he'd say, get me my cards and my pen. and his writing never changed no matter how sick he was. his "babe ruth" is just like the "babe ruth" like it had always been. >> axelrod: the wonderfully charming julia ruth stevens. up next, the music world remembers tommy ma monet. introducing nexium 24hr

finally, the purple pill, the #1 prescribed acid blocking brand, comes without a prescription for frequent heartburn. get complete protection. nexium level protection™ cut! [bell rings] this...is jane. her long day on set starts with shoulder pain...

...and a choice take 6 tylenol in a day which is 2 aleve for... ...all day relief. hmm. [bell ring] "roll sound!" "action!" crestor lowered bad cholesterol in it's a fact. high-risk patients more than lipitor. bad cholesterol... you're going down! yeah! lowering cholesterol is a big deal, especially if you have high cholesterol plus any of these risk factors, because you could be at increased risk for plaque buildup in your arteries over time. so, when diet and exercise aren't enough to lower cholesterol, adding crestor can help. i'm down with crestor! crestor is not right for everyone, like people with liver disease or women who are nursing, pregnant, or may become pregnant. tell your doctor about other medicines you're taking. call your doctor right away if you have muscle pain or weakness, feel unusually tired; have loss of appetite, upper belly pain, dark urine or yellowing of skin or eyes. these could be signs of rare but serious side effects.

are you down with crestor!? ask your doctor if crestor could help you. if you can't afford your medication, astrazeneca may be able to help. >> axelrod: they were grungy, working class, and cool. and note last original member of the rock group the ramones has died. tommy ramone was the drummeror to the group that becamens of american punk. here's anthony mason. ♪ heyho let's go hey ho let's go ♪ ♪ hey ho let's go >> reporter: punk rock lost a founding father on friday. tommy ramone, the last surviving member of the band the ramones, died of cancer. tommy was born thomas erduli in budapest, hungary. he met bandmates in new york, who all took the last name ramon.

♪ 20, 20, 20, 24 hours ago i want to be sedated ♪ >> reporter: as drummer and manager of the band, tommy ramone helped define punk and changed the course of pop music. in recent years, ramone changed gears forming the folk duo uncle monk with his partner claudia. the ramones were inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2002. tommy ramone was 65 years old. ♪ i want to be sedated >> still ahead, the traffic agent who boost morale in their hometown with every step. once there was a girl who never settled for ordinary... even in her laundry room. with downy unstopables, she matched her one-of-a-kind style with one-of-a-kind scents.

downy unstopables in-wash scent boosters. wash in the wow. hard it can be...how ...to breathe with copd? it can feel like this. copd includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. spiriva is a once-daily inhaled... ...copd maintenance treatment... ...that helps open my airways for a full 24 hours. you know, spiriva helps me breathe easier. spiriva handihaler tiotropium bromide inhalation powder does not replace rescue inhalers for sudden symptoms. tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, glaucoma, trouble urinating, or an enlarged prostate. these may worsen with spiriva. discuss all medicines you take, even eye drops. stop taking spiriva and seek immediate medical help if your breathing suddenly worsens,

your throat or tongue swells,... you can get hives, vision changes or eye pain, or problems passing urine. other side effects include dry mouth and constipation. nothing can reverse copd. spiriva helps me breathe better. sfx: blowing sound. does breathing with copd... ...weigh you down? don't wait ask your doctor about spiriva handihaler. then you'll know how uncomfortable it can be. [ crickets chirping ] but did you know that the lack of saliva can also lead to tooth decay and bad breath? [ exhales deeply ] [ male announcer ] well there is biotene. specially formulated with moisturizers and lubricants, biotene can provide soothing relief and it helps keep your mouth healthy, too. [ applause ] biotene -- for people who suffer from dry mouth.

>> axelrod: we close tonight with a look at someone who does her job with style. now, that might describe a lot of people, but what makes this woman newsworthy isn't just how she approaches her job, but where. when kat holick is on the traffic beat, she's all about the traffic but she's moved by the beat. >> if it makes me move, i'm playing it. the oldies and especially ella fitzgerald and the big band era, that makes my hips go. (laughter) >> axelrod: holick sees a part of her job as chasing sadness with a smile in the town she works. >> we all have our problems, but a smile will help you through. anger and sadness will not. so i want people to smile. i want them try to get through it, even a moment.

>> axelrod: and if any place, no sadness it is where she works. newtown, connecticut. >> a lot more good than it there is evil. there truly is. sadly, we all talk about the evil instead. we got to start talking about the good people that are out there, all the good people, what they do, even if there is a simple thick of smiling. >> axelrod: cate staack works near holick's post near center rose of lima church where they held funeral after funeral in december 2012. >> for a while everything around here was little sad. it took a while for everybody to get over it. and seeing somebody who's still just as happy as they were before really helps. >> axelrod: dancing traffic agents have delighted drivers from providence, rhode island, to the philippines. holick just wants to change the conversation around newtown. >> we love. you thank you, darling. axelrod: kat holick is such a hit she sometimes stops traffic, which technically might be at

cross-purposes for her job. but no one complains. >> i'm probably the richest person in the town. i don't have a dime to my name. (laughter) but i have so many people that give me their love as i give them mine. >> axelrod: kat was born and raised in newtown and knows many of the families who lost children that day. and that's the "cbs evening news" for tonight. later on cbs, "48 hours." tomorrow on "face the nation," israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu. for all of us here at cbs news, thanks for joining us and good night. captioning sponsored by cbs captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org

what they're so upset about. a sudden flood puts a dampe a busy shopping day - at sof union square's high-end sto. (mike live) kpix 5 news is next. 17:32:01 oc: "whistles blow 17:32:06 your realtime captioner is linda macdonald. ,,,,,,,,,,

we start with breaking news of santa rosa: about 100 angry your realtime captioner is linda macdonald. we start with