workers who once built cars now make solar shingles. and after a natural disaster, they give traumatized kids a safety zone to get back on their feet. captioning sponsored by cbs from cbs news world headquarters in new york, this is the "cbs evening news" with katie couric. >> couric: good evening, everyone. it is the last thing they need in the lower mississippi river valley, but rain and thunderstorms are forecast for tomorrow. three weeks ago, the mississippi was a half mile wide at the memphis arkansas bridge. now it is three miles wide, and as the rising waters move south, they're devastating one small community after another. mark strassmann is in tunica, mississippi, tonight. and, mark, i understand, even the casinos are shut down there. >> reporter: katie, that's one of them behind me. there are nine casinos here in tunica in all, and all of them are closed. once these waters leave, people will come back here, but in some places, there's nothing to return to. >> it's up in there. >> reporter: in greenville, mississippi, the ragi

and then above it we have, i think that's shingles and then above that we have a wood siding. so three different types of material makes it a little more challenging even to maintain this building. and we're talking about painting. you've got to maintain your building and paint it. here's a building that is painted up to the height of their ladder, i think. so, i think they'll be finishing soon. i hope. >> if they get a bigger ladder. >> i'll loan them my ladder. ok. so now let's look a little more detailed at exteriors of buildings. an exterior door, it has exterior door hardware and we can see it needs maintenance. peeling paint, we see windows where the caulking is exposed. typically do you have to paint over caulking or on glazing around windows? or is that snok these windows are grazed -- ok? these windows are glazed. >> the glazing compound doesn't have any u.v. protection. you have to put paint on them to protect them. >> so we see -- >> or they'll crack. >> we see painting coming off where the windows are glazed into the door. so that needs to be painted and maintained

recordings you win states temporary or even permanent border controls within the union unseen since the shingled agreement came into all sixteen years ago and as a report here it might open the floodgates for trouble. the dream of european integration goes off the rails in a pizza feud between two of the e.u.'s founders france blocked all train services from italy after finding courage is full of african migrants it's a leotard you don't visit it's visas allowing travel in the european union that shuts at the trust of which the e.u. visa free regime relies. on a kind of mutual mistrust between two partners between france and italy france considering that italy has not implemented in a good way the rules. for thousands fleeing the violence in north africa italy is the nearest e.u. border security experts who've studied the country's patrols on the strength but fellow member states argue they shouldn't have to pay for italy's mistakes we have had something of the fact that. just from the sea with people coming from outside and they are not able to fix the problem we are not criminals or terrorists

that is the tornado picking up shingles, trees, whatever was in its way and tossing the lighter objects 10 to 20,000 feet in the air. it is unbelievable what they will be dealing with there. the town was devastated. our thoughts with everyone there in missouri. >> we will check in with you in a bit. first to otherness this morning. the field of republican candidates hoping to take on president obama it became more defined. former minnesota governor tim pawlenty announced his presidential bid one day earlier than expected. >> meanwhile, another republican has taken himself out of the running. individual independe indiana governor mitch daniels said he will not pursue the republican nomination. president obama is kicking off a six day european tour. after landing in ireland this morning, the president and first lady paid a visit to that country's leaders. later today he is expected to explore this family's irish roots. later today a formal and state dinner with the queen and a final stop in poland. and a look at other stories m e making news. a chicago sanitation worker created an ugly sc

buildings that preserve or restore, we would be carrying off the gingerbread instead of carrying wood shingles. it was a disaster. i remember when they tore off the facade had put something else on top of it. it was really terrible. now we have the support of preservation. have seen wonderful buildings around the world. the environmental review takes three to six months. a lot with that long. it is one purchase. we have to get a survey done. >> i will be talking at turbo speed. i am interested in trying to figure out how a balanced policy such as the transit rich areas, transit oriented development, priority development. oriented areas and all the other policies that are going through city hall right now on land use. what i see here is a dilemma that can't be resolved in this room overnight. i don't see process flows from normal citizens whether or not they are planning. the supervisor convene this meeting and i don't think there is a process flow. our point is pretty good and i don't see that today. how would like to see process flow. i have not seen as much as i would have liked. there are p

brick houses, not shingled houses.'s -- and frankly, what worries me is that after the cameras are gone, the economic base of this community has been devastated. think of all the people that work in that hospital. what are they supposed to do? where do they get their paychecks? do the doctors leave town that work in that hospital, and what does that mean to the community of joplin? while we're all focused, as we should be, on the loss of human life and the property damage today, we've got to really get busy with federal help so these businesses get rebuilt and the schools are ready for school in september. there's a lot of work to be done, and we've got to stay on it once this fades from the headlines. >> now where you see us speaking to senator mccaskill there, the residential neighborhood, there should be a big park there. you could see what's left of the playground, you could see up on the hill of the residential communities, the houses all devastated. imagine trying to assess how much damage has been done beyond th

the radar seeing the insulation in the air, shingles, boards, everything being picked up is being reflected back to that radar site. that's why that bottom ball, the bottom of the hook, was so very bright. that is -- we see it -- we saw this in tuscaloosa, so i believe when we do get pictures, the very first pictures in, it may eventually look something like tuscaloosa. it may have been an f-3 or 4 tornado with wind speeds up to 200 miles an hour. i've been reading all the wire copy and listening to scanner. trees have lost their bark. literally the wind was so strong that the bark is gone from the trees. all of the limbs are gone. that tells me at least 150 miles per hour. and, obviously, the weather service still very busy with other storms. tornados are still on the ground right now, jacqui. >> yeah, a number of warnings across the midwest. watches that stretch over 1,000 miles. from the u.p. of michigan down into texas. so, this is a widespread outbreak. we've had 42 tornado reports just in the last five hours. we're going to continue to get more before the night is out. >> jacqui, i'm

now i hung up my shingles. throngs of clients did not come to my door and those who did had little or no money. i began to defend them and they didn't care that i was a woman. they just wanted someone who would fight for them and would win, which i did a lot of. but then there is also -- there were a few of those judges and prosecutors that were a different story when it came to being around women. i remember this one prosecutor in san francisco. >> she's a woman! she cannot be expected to reason. god almighty has decreed her limitations. but you can reason. and you must use your factor you mights of reason -- faculties of reason to find against this young woman. >> oh, my! i am that formidable, terrifying object known as women. while he is only a poor, helpless, defenseless man. and he wants you to take pity on him and give him the verdict in this case. i sympathize with counsel in his unhappy condition. true, the world is -- he is -- of all men. he can aspire to the highest office. he can carry -- around the

the doubling hung window up there the upper sash shingles over the lower sash. that gives a nice vertical aspect with a series of windows. in the 50's when preem replaced those with sliders the sliding windows are out of plain with each otherc'd in a horizontal w that's out of character for victorian houses. when you think about replacing the windows replace them in like and in kind the same type of window original to the belling. >> i agree with in like and in kind replacing double pane does a lot for energy efficiency. is there a way you can accommodate? >> from the street it's not apparent if it's double or single paned. you can take this to a window shop and they can widen it so you can put in a double glazed window in the original sash. >> we have in san francisco a few shops that specialize in the double hung windows. say the top sash is broken or you have dry rot in here. by removing the piece in the middle you take the window out bring it to a shop and have them make you a replica that can be installed cheaply. a window like this would be expected to las

. >> reporter: he has formulas, shake shingles, 12 to 15 pounds a square foot, douglas fir framing, concrete foundation, 150 pounds a square foot. >> 2,000 square foot house, three bedroom, two bath, two car garage is going to get you about 190,000 pounds for the total weight of the house. >> reporter: that's an estimate wyatt, your house may weigh more ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, we spend a lot of time together. well mainly in traffic. i'm serious. we've been together, what, a super long time. true. and at first it was all business, you know, i'd take him here, i'd take him there. everywhere. and over the years, we've really bonded. sure. why else would you always buy me chevron with techron? 'cause we need gas. i think it's more than that. i think that you care about me. you're a good friend. best friends? um, uh, yes, best friends. yeah. [ male announcer ] your car takes care of you. care for it. chevron with techron. care for your car. ow. back to set . >>> rain has gone down around the bay area, 40s and 50s, tomorrow morning for the drive, pinpoint outlook calls for temperatures in the 40s and 5

have your property lists or even in the back where there's a listing of olive street all of the shingles are a later addition it maintain as purity of line. especially is the blind window on the side. if your buildings listed in one of these your a qualified historical resource and you may use the space historical building code which provided alternatives to the other building code requirements and this is a great resource for us to approve the most important resources in the city. >> if that window needs to be repairs whoa to you. >> i get a lot of requests to use the state historic building code. it's called the san francisco golden age postcards and we had a copy of this and i suddenly realized a lot of people came in and they're not listed but i have this wonderful old photograph from wherever it might be. 1930s and i can use this to help document that it's appropriate to use the state historic cold or code and it's showing every aspect. old cable cars and when they were taken out officer vice and put out on the beach to make little houses and all over the city. great book. i'll pass

. >> reporter: he has formulas, shake shingles, 12 to 15 pounds a square foot, douglas fir framing, concrete foundation, 150 pounds a square foot. >> 2,000 square foot house, three bedroom, two bath, two car garage is going to get you about 190,000 pounds for the total weight of the house. >> reporter: that's an estimate wyatt, your ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, back to set . >>> rain has gone down around the bay area, 40s and 50s, tomorrow morning for the drive, pinpoint outlook calls for temperatures in the 40s and 50s and sun because so far this month four days of rain, now that latest area of low pressure in to the east and in its place high pressure building in, breezy tomorrow, we will have sun, and a few cloud as cross the horizon. up to 74 degrees in santa rosa, otherwise east of the bay number wise in 60's. mid70's inland, ten to 20, into the 70's around the penninsula and into the santa clara valley. outside number 75 which is quite seasonal for this time of the year. we will bump up the cloud cover on friday, temperatures will stay the same action increasing clouds on saturday leading to the sli

one drug believed to be for the treatment of shingles. another is a french-made medication for high blood pressure. they also find ibuprofen and some cough and cold medicine, and they find avena syrup, which according to folklore in that part of the world, at least, can be used for virility enhancement. notably, no kidney medication of any kind was recovered, raising doubts about the long-standing rumors we were all told that bin laden had kidney problems and may even have required dialysis over the years. back in this country today, as we mentioned at the top of the broadcast, president obama met for the first time since bin laden's death with members of the team who went in and got him. he and vice president biden met privately at ft. campbell, kentucky, with the assault team, bestowing upon them the high honor of the presidential unit citation. from there, the president went on to tell the ft. campbell community, job well done. our report from norah o'donnell. >> hello, ft. campbell. >> reporter: the president and vice president today

islands martha's vineyard and nantucket, this area is known for its historic seaside charm, the shingled houses with rooftop widow's walks, where wives watched for the return of sailing ships, the kennedy family compound, quiet ponds, quaint stores, and beautiful beaches. it also has lots and lots of wind. and that steady, strong breeze is stirring up a heated controversy. a project called "cape wind" would put 130 giant turbines in the body of water called nantucket sound between the cape and the islands. these images are created by the developer to show what the nation's first offshore wind farm would look like during the day. even miles out to sea, the turbines would still be visible from the shore because they'd reach 440 feet above the water's surface. that's much taller than the statue of liberty. >> you're going to see a power plant. you're basically going to see a huge stretch of 40-story buildings during the day, and at night, you're going to have flashing lights going on for one second, off for two. you're essentially constructing a huge city skyline in the center of nantucket

actually attracts more migration which is what we're seeing now from north africa the soiling of the shingle agreements or visa free troubles the e.u. leaders for all smiles because the fear now is live over the rules of war simply because they no longer control. or see brussels. in japan the fukushima nuclear plant operator is still struggling to get the damage reactors under control . facility has been leaking radiation into the sea for two months now the japanese government has agreed to help the plant operator tepco compensate victims of the nuclear crisis professor jacobs from the machine the peace institute believes the rescue plan shows just how critical the situation has become. government of japan is really not in a position to take control of the plants they will have to depend on the professionals who work for tepco so they're not really able to take it over they may be able to take over the decision making at all to meet me it still will be telco who is on site and who is actually operating and operating the recovery and the crisis management and trying to contain the situation s

actually attracts more not gratian which is what we're seeing now from north africa the soiling of the shingle agreements on visa free travel e.u. leaders all smiles the fear now is they've opened the pandora's books that they no longer control the new bush you see brussels. so more international headlines for you now this hour eighty people have been killed more than one hundred injured in the western part of the two explosions at a paramilitary training center all of the training recruits this is police say both of us were called by suicide attacks starting taliban same time to avenge the death of a solid. thousands of people flocked to the streets of the capital in protest actions of police during wednesday's anti demonstrations action came to protest it was seriously injured by riot police the government has expressed regret at the victim's condition a full investigation. has faced near a strike civil governance. gyptian authorities have extended the detention of former president hosni mubarak for another fifteen days and some three year old has custody of a military hospital after sufferi

actually attracts more migration which is what we're seeing now from north africa the soiling of the shingled agreements on visa free travel e.u. leaders all smiles the fear now is they've opened the pandora's box that they no longer control. altie brussels. while the unrest in north africa and the middle east is causing friction between the e.u. members earlier this week european m.p.'s voted in favor of requesting their own permanent representative and seat at the u.n. security council as part of an overall plan of common defense security and foreign policy the move has cost discord among some member states the u.k. has already said that it will not give up its permanent seat on the council for the sake of a single european seat carelessly charles taylor explains britain will fight to defend its where its people goes no way that the british government or the british conservative delegation i speak for the conservatives in the european parliament we would support any move which weakened our ability to protect our foreign policy interests and clearly being founding members of the un security

actually attracts more migration which is what we're seeing now from north africa the signing of the shingle agreements on visa free travel e.u. leaders were all smiles the fear now is they've opened the pandora's box that they no longer control. brussels. all right you are with r.t. live from moscow worse now a quarter past the hour on the ninth of may russia was celebrating victory day one of the most important memorable occasions in the country's history it marks sixty six years since soviet soldiers defeated nazi troops in world war two a spectacular parade in red square saw twenty thousand troops marching along with the military might a minute of silence was observed in memory of the twenty seven million of us who died during the war but meanwhile in western ukraine veterans who fought to free people from the nazi invasion were attacked by violent nationalists. witnessed the events. holiday for millions and street brawl for some unlike most of the post soviet region on may the ninth of this ukrainian city became vicious display of new analysis and. several thousand activists from radica

actually attracts more migration which is what we're seeing now from north africa the soiling of the shingle agreements on visa free travel e.u. leaders all smiles the fear now is they've opened the books that they no longer control. to see brussels turning out of some other stories making headlines across the globe eighty people have been killed more than one hundred injured after explosions hit a para military academy in pakistan two suicide bombers blew themselves up at the main gate of the facility close to the afghan border most of the dead were training recruits but there were civilian casualties to the pakistani taliban says they're behind the bombing to avenge the death of osama bin laden. the earthquake hit spanish town of war has held a mass for a funeral mass for victims of wednesday's disaster nine people died in much of the city devastated when the tremor struck thousands of people were forced to care about since the quake it was the deadliest tremor to hit the country for more than half a century. egyptian authorities have extended the detention of the ousted president hosni mu

sooner or later we will fail but it's clear that we're just waiting for time and there is a good shingle reforms are needed and if you if you are going to keep the eurozone together every business problems cannot go on forever and perhaps restructuring bet is not such a lot. now i do remember to keep an eye on our twitter and facebook page to get the very latest updates on developments all across europe you'll also find more on our developing stories as well as photos and videos and posts. and without a lawyer from moscow now it's been a day of violence in the middle east where israeli troops fired on protesters along three hostile borders as demonstrators attempted to cross into the country the clashes broke out on a day and the anniversary of the founding of the jewish state when many palestinians lost their homes or were simply expelled at least sixteen people were killed near the lebanese syrian and it was tear gas and rubber bullets were used in an attempt to stop protesters crossing into israel security officials meantime say they sustained injuries as well prime minister benjamin

actually attracts more migration which is what we're seeing now from north africa the soiling of the shingle grievance on visa free travel e.u. leaders all smiles the fear now is they've opened the pandora's box that they no longer control the new bush you see brussels. you're watching r.t. as we run down the top stories of the past week now earlier this week european m.p.'s it decided to request their own a permanent seat at the u.n. security council it's part of a planned overhaul of the e.u.'s common defense security and foreign policy but the move has not been met favorably by a member states which already have a seat on the council like britain and france the u.k. said it will not give up its own place of providing for the sake of putting united europe there in time m.v.p. charles tannock things britain will fight to defend its u.n. influence. there's no way that the british government or the british can serve the delegation and i speak for the conservatives in the european parliament we would support any move which weakened our ability to project our foreign policy interests and clearl