bryan moar, nbc news, washington. >>> virginia lawmakers will have to return for a special session. today was the last day of the jnl assembly. republicans and democrats could not reach a budget agreement. democrats want $150 million more to go to education and transportation. they want the state to pay the cost of the ultrasound abortion bill. virginia lawmakers have until july 1th to figure out a new budget or face a partial government shutdown. the special session is expected to start on march 21st. >>> coming up tonight a new look at mother nature's fury. video of the moment a devastating tornado struck kentucky. plus the proposal that could reroute a popular running and biking trail across one of the area's busiest roadways. >>> and showing their muscle. a competition where only strong men and strong women need apply. chuck? >>> you'll never believe it. we actually had a cooler than average day across the region today. but don't you worry, warm weather lovers, we're warming up again. >>> it is tough getting to the national zoo by metro this weekend. both the woodly park and cle

b bryan moar is following the returns from washington. >> reporter: the very latest news from nbc is that the alabama and mississippi races are both too early to call. for the republican candidates, they're hoping to shake things up tonight. president obama meanwhile is looking at some trouble on the horizon. as voters headed to the polls in alabama and mississippi, mitt romney was showing surprising strength in the polls. but still fighting an enthusiasm gap. >> i just still felt like romney was the best candidate for me. >> reporter: romney has already moved on to the upcoming caucus state of missouri a day after his 65th birthday, romney was looking for a surprise from voters. >> this is all about getting delegates and love to get more delegates tonight. if the polls are right, we'll pick up some delegates. >> reporter: but a win? >> he has the ability to seal the deal tonight with a win in either state, but a loss means this race continues to move on. >> reporter: newt gingrich may have the most riding on today's results. no win and his path forward looks like a dead end. rick sa