but twain felt that way too. we have to remember he was writing in the 1870s and 1880s about his childhood, the 1830s and the 1840s. you think about those 40 or 50 years' difference, and now think about the number of television shows or movies that go back 40 or 50 years and bring it back to us with a kind of searching but almost satirical quality. "mad men," for instance. downton abbey's a good example but not quite us. we're always going about three or four decades back for our fashion, for our music, for our politics to re-examine them and that's exactly what twain was doing. i feel like in that book he almost touched upon this ongoing impulse to just understand that group. and to some extent that's because people in their 40s or 50s, they get a lot of control of the culture, and they think pack to their childhoods -- back to their childhoods. twain was doing that too. >> andrew, huck finn is one of the most unique and memorable narrators in american literature. a young boy whose irony is not at all self-aware

twain's first group more crowded. the faculty, let me say thank you for shepherding through this wonderful university the next generation of south carolina's leaders. thank you for being a tutor, a mentor, a friend. the great american poet and educator robert frost said "i am not a teacher but and awaken er." you have awakened in young minds and ability to achieve and a capacity to lead. today is your celebration too. to the parents and grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunt and uncles, i can feel pride radiating from you. it should. nothing of great consequence is ever realized alone. make no mistake, earning a degree from such a prestigious university is an act of great consequence. you'll hear from graduates today but you will hear it from me as well. they could not have done this without you. the support of family means everything. to the graduates, the class of 2015, from this proud clemson tiger, i say congratulations. [applause] ms. haley: i knew you're going to boo me on that one. for the last few years, you

it's a batch of stories that mark twain wrote as a san francisco newspaper man.eam found them during a search of western newspapers. many are 150 years old. back then twain sent his work by stage coach. but his concerns are pretty modern. corrupt cops, staggering debt, heavy drinking. berkeley's mark twain project plans to post the stories online ♪ with kaiser permanente you'll connect with your doctor any time anywhere. another way care and coverage together makes life easier. ♪ become a member of kaiser permanente. because together, we thrive. ♪ >>> it has been rocking and rolling in the east bay for the past couple of days. nine small earthquakes shook concord in just the past 48 hours. the strongest was a 3.6. they were coming from the concord green valley fault. usgs says it's a lesser fault line but could damage thousands of homes with a powerful quake. city officials say building owners need to make sure they're up to seismic code. >> take a look at these options that might be out there and protect your investment. we have a stock of buildings out there th

idea. >> mark twain says what?i think there's any number of people who have said that right? >> that's for sure. >> about any number of locations. >> it will change a lot over the next couple of days. i think it was page 27 of his book. let's show you what's happening right now. temperatures sitting in the 80s. we're talking about the high 80s rngz , 89 at the airport, warm, 86 at 7:00, 81 by 9:00, 77, nice by 11:00. later on this evening, we'll be really, really nice about the time we're leaving work here about 11:30 11 evaluate 40 tonight, it will be perfect. 88 in rockville, 85 toward huntingtown. looking pretty good across our region. but again, it's hot. not quite as humid as it was yesterday, but it is hot. nothing on the radar. we have not seen any showers or storms develop in our region as a result of that cold floont's moving through. and that cold front will have a big impact on the weather. look at tomorrow. sun and clouds, a great afternoon. 70 to 77 degrees. today we were 85 to 90. tomorrow we'll be ab

and another is a picnic on the mark twain as you right around the river.things are in store for all the park goers and right now i want to pan out over the crowd. we can see everyone has their uniforms on, the mouse ears and flooding into the park. it has been wonderful. say good morning, everyone good morning, san francisco bay area. >> it has been fantastic. everyone is in a very if reason. no reason not to be in a good mood. >> happiest place on earth. if i wanted a slip are i would not give it back to the prescription. no way. hold on to it. >> you can gin the fun by sharing your favorite disneyland photos # additionanyon7. you could see them on air. disney is the parent company of abc7. >> next a recall this morning to tell you about, a device designed to keep your kids safe could put them at risk. >> if you travel around the east bay the repair work could affect anyone using public transit this memorial day weekend. >> check this out, a look at disneyland in anaheim and the river boat ride on the mark twain in a 12-minute trip around the river. you c

the paraphrase, quoting mark twain, the end of influence proves to be premature. the press in the u.k. is owned by a few wealthy moguls leaning to the right supporting big business and usually the conservative party. some names like rupert murdoch are well-known, but others whose profiles are not as high but are as familiar to the politicians running to office as those are to voters. some, including defeat, say with print circulation in decline, and the stenches of a phone hacking scandal, that the press barons no longer have the cloud. is that the case, when their ability to shape the discussion remains, and not just with their readers, but by setting the agenda in broadcast media, which is where most get their news. >> with the conservatives in power, the shape of the media could change. the bbc accused those on the bias. as for those on the print side of the leveson inquiry following the hacking scandal - seems to go nowhere. our starting point this week is london. . >> newspapers in this country are proudly partisan. identity. >> right wing government gets pur

maintaining your physical health is not, as mark twain once quipped, a matter of eating what you don't want or drinking what you don't like or doing what you would rather not. it is quite the opposite. only by maintaining your physical condition will you be able to achieve the full potential and to appreciate and experience all that the world has to offer you over the course of your lives. my second lesson involves nurturing your intellect and cultivating a lifelong curiosity. be the master of your profession. at this moment you don't need some old guy to tell you to continue to crack the books for the rest of your life. some of you are booked out. i can see it in your eyes. you have been sorely and rigorously tested by the curriculum of this great institution. but trust me, your success in life will be determined in many respects by your capacity to learn, and learning to master the ability to embrace new ideas and turn them to your favor. being a master of your profession also means embracing the humility that comes with a lifetime of service and study. i have seen this everywhere. e

next on american history tv, from the late 1800s to the 1920's, architects working during what mark twain called the gilded age constructive enormous homes like the gregor's in rhode island that contained over 40 bedrooms. professor richard wilson talks about the architecture and architects that defined the era. this event from the society of the cincinnati is about an hour. >> today, anderson house serves as the headquarters for the the cincinnati institute. a nonprofit organization that works to promote information on the achievement of american independence. before the society took ownership of the house in 1939 it was the winter residents of the andersons. the andersons officially opened their home for entertaining when -- 120 years ago. their home was described as a florentine villa in the midst of american independence, with an interior that will be a dream of beauty and good taste. tonight, dr. wilson will investigate the architecture of the anderson house and other extravagant mansion's mdc m newport -- mentions-- mansions in d.c. and newport built between the civil war and world

there is the mark twain river boat, the 2016 minute journey around rivers of america a nice relaxing place to take your kids in the park. >> get away from the crowds. >> it is a great time to be a fan of all things disney. we are celebrating 60 years of disneyland with leyla gulen in anaheim where the magic began 60 years ago. >> look at you! >> can you see me? do not adjust your tv screens we have a camera like the one they use the in 1955 when art linkletter stood here and welcomed all as he rolled into the train depot bringing disneyland to the world. this is a particularly special moment. and as cartoons were turned from black and white into color by walt disney, just like that. now we are in color and the energy is palpable. we have guests that are flooding town square and they are having the time of their life. they are not welcomed into the park until 6:00 but i want to introduce you into an archivist. he tell us about the items we see here. >> as we mentioned on opening day, july 17 1955 a press review invitational and we have an original tickets and parking passes from that

he's been called the mark twain of our generation. but dave letterman allowed a side of him to be revealed, that few people outside of his immediate circle have seen. >> and i guess that you are always an alcoholic. >> when did it start? >> i started drinking when i was 11. >> really? >> yeah, it is that old thing where my dad used to like scotch and soda and that they would try one and i try one. and that this is fantastic. i just kept drinking. i drank right through until i was 34 and that i had the short nbc and i said to myself you're a fool, a dumb fool that you cannot do this. and that you know they just don't give these shows to everybody that you would have one and that you drink yourself in to trouble that you're done, pal. >> and he said he was going to die if he kept drinking. tonight at 11:00 we'll have more as he would reflect on their heart surgery and the birth of their son as they would talk about brian williams and what they might do after leaving late night tv. that dave letterman as you have never seen them before a

. >> we have a engineer operating twain at twice the the posted speed limit. imagine that for starter. we have a system that can override him. >> reporter: and going forward, for investigators is there a sharp focus on the engineer who has been doing this route a few weeks prior ntsw also notes that a conclusion on the probable cause, could take up to 12 months. we're live at 30th street station i'm dann cuellar for channel six "action news". >>> thanks dann. our complete coverage of the train derailment investigation, is on line at six abc.com and on our six abc news apps. as soon as the ntsb makes and official determination on the the cause, we will of course let you know. >>> water crews were working into the evening tonight making repairs on a water minute break in springfield delaware county. roughly 100 aqua in america customers lost services or low water pressure at this hour. the cracked 8-inch main flooded the 700 block of west springfield and buckled some of the asphalt. >>> well, this tree, fell right on to i-95 tonight. the toppled lumber landed on

throughout) ♪ sfx: (smash) sfx: (roar) ♪♪ sfx: (roar) sfx: (engine roars) >> tim lincecum can quote mark twainabout his 2015 season so far. reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated. at&t park looking a lot like candlestick park tonight. seven shut out innings. haven't allowed a run in his last few road starts. buster posey deep for his seventh home run of the year. giants win 4-0. two-and-a-half for the lead of the dodgers. the oakland has lost 12 of 14. you know, maybe they need riley curry. >> that's too loud, daddy. be quiet. >> steph curry's daughter riley continues to be the early mvp of the conference finals after starring in last night's press conference. some have criticized curry for bringing his daughter to the podium. >> she was a little too cute. there was a little outrage about that. >> find another daughter? [ laughter ] >> that was the most entertaining press conference ever. my wife was loving it by the way. she thought it was the cutest thing ever. >> well, a little too jacked out of their mind to meet shaq. cleveland clinging to a lead. but lebron james ends it with

i remember such things as jack london and mark twain, of course. huck finn. i did all those things. in that sense, i had a normal upbringing. later on, when all the other boys turned away from the -- from me, and there were very few jewish friends in the town i lived in -- nobody exactly my age, but there were some other boys close to me, but no more than two or three. the rest of my jewish friends i found in heidelberg, which was of coarse, large enough to have a large jewish population. that to some extent, made up for my not being able to associate with anybody in the town in which i lived. i have very fond memories, for instance, of this organization i mention, of going off into the mountains and going hiking sometimes for a few day trips, staying in youth hostels overnight. those were all things that sort of made my formative years quite interesting and to some extent, enjoyable. that went on even after the not cease -- the nazis came to power. it stopped when i was approximately 14. at that point, my father was no longer able to send me to high school, which required tuition.

. >> the end of the book by mark twain is greatly exaggerated. >> you can go through the shelves at your own leisure. and they have a nice selection. >> the membership of book seller association moved in an unexpected direction up. a jump from 2004 to 2007, and chicago's women and children first just transferred from one generation of owners to the next newly renovated and thriving. >> it's really heartening to see. our numbers did drop so much in the 1990s and early 2000. sales started improving and now three new stores have opened in the chicago area in the last couple of years. i thinkas bin chains have shuttered their doors in recent years, independent book stores have proved to be far more resilient. e-books and amazon.com is not going anywhere soon, but to be able to see a book as you pick it out and turn the pages as you read it. >> to be able to hold a book in your hand, to look at the cover it's tangible. you can't replace that with going online. >> women and children first have survived by making themselves a local haven for feminism, local books, author's forums and for politi

approved -- that will give us the original language text of every agreement and exib that's agreed to twain the parties. the second issue that senator rubio mentions is the -- israel's right to exist and iran acknowledging israel's right to exist. i fully agree with senator rubio rubio. i don't think there is a member of this body that doesn't want israel legitimated by every country in the world. it is our key ally in the middle east. it is a country that shares our values. it has a strategic relationship with the united states and i could go on and on. since 1948 the united states and israel has enjoyed a very close important relationship and we've taken so many actions in this body in order to protect israel's right to exist. and that's why we included your language and senator boxer's language in this bill. where we say the president should determine the agreement in no way compromises the commitment of the united states to israel's security nor its support for israel's right to exist. we had that in the bill. now, what senator rubio's amendment would have us do -- and let me just expla

the vehicle was stuck on the track west of hannover, and the twain was train was unable to stop in time. three of the train passengers are in critical condition. >> find out if a shoulder injury can throw down this leader as the rest of in >> you we have reports from sydney it can lead to depression and eating disorders. >> training in the gym has been part of nathan's life since he was 13 years old. he was, he said, a skinny kid and he wanted to feel better about himself. but getting bigger muscles became an obsession which at one stage led him to using steroids. >> you look in the mirror. you put on five kilos. you think you would be happy. then you want to put on another five kilos on. you bench a certain amount, and then you have a new goal. >> hehe was suffering from bigorexia or muscle dismover i can't. it's reversed anorexia mainly effecting men in their 20s and 30s. sufferers can spend hours a day thinking thinking about the size of their muscles and the food they eat and their training. >> part what have makes this a medical illness is that it impairs their job performance or a

she says the messages came from another 11-year-old at mark twain elementary school. >> nowadays threats can be very deadly. >> green says the classmate also messaged an inappropriate photograph. >> a photo of her uncle and his girlfriend. >> the message also asked hr daughter and others to engage in sex acts. >> that she had to participate in sexual acts on the school property. other kids were addressed as well. she's not the only one that was told to perform sexual acts. >> some of the screen captures are too graphic for television. when she saw the chats he her -- her child out the school. they're now investigating. it's more than a week is since her child walked on campus. >> do you feel like your daughter's in danger after seeing the threat? >> almost definitely. >> that was ron jones reporting there. green wants the district to discipline the child who made the threats. the text messages is being investigating and appropriate actions will be taken. >>> police department are watching city of cleveland tonight. that city has just agreed to sweeping new rules in the use of force. the

and a romantic cruise along the mark twain river boat. >> reporter: some of these things you have tork to win them too. >> so again all the details are a lot just check out disneyland.com/diamonddays. >> hank so much. i wish i have to say i wanted to try to sneak this slipper out somehow with me but there is a guard. there is a woman named lisa who is a very good guard of the slipper she wouldn't even let me touch it. it's a 6.5. >> i could pretend it is. >> reporter: yeah it's a little small for me. >> let me ask you quickly. sorry to interrupt you. are they worried about having to i know when they reach capacity they closed the doors and have some people over to california adventure. i guess it's not a bad problem to have. how are the crowds look something are they concerned about that? >> reporter: well no. there are so many people here. disney does an amazing job of organizing and keeping everybody safe. it was no small feat. last time you saw me i was at the other end of main street and making way down here through the crowds was no small feat but everyone is milling around and

twain's 1st group a little more crowded. to the faculty sitting around me let me say thank you.hank you for shepherding through this wonderful university the next generation of south carolina's leaders. thank you for being a tutor, mentor friend. the great american poet and educator robert frost said i am not a teacher but i we will know he can. you have awakened awakened in young minds entrusted to you a desire to learn from an ability to achieve command a capacity to lead. today is your celebration. to the parents and grandparents, brothers and grandparents, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles i can feel the pride radiating from you. it should. nothing of great consequences ever realized along. make no mistake earning a degree from such a prestigious university is an act of great consequence. you will hear it from your graduates today but you will hear it from me as well they could not have done this without you. the support of family means everything. and to the graduates the class of 2,015 from this proud clemson tiger, i say congratulations. i knew you were going to buil

mark twain says the only thing we get older, the smarter our parents become.get older, i turn more into my father. i say things he used to hate. if you come over bridge, would your friends? i hated when he said that, i say to my kids. one thing he would say to my brother and me every day, i am not leaving you a famous last name or an inheritance. but i will make sure you get a great education. if you are willing to work hard, there is no limit to what you can do in this great country. the second thing, boys, you need to pray and give thanks to god. but you are blessed to be born in the greatest country in the history of the world, the united states of america. [applause] i will be honest. i did not appreciate that as a child. everyone i knew was born in america. what does it mean to give thanks and be thankful? i understand better as i teach my own children. i want to describe you to threats -- two threats. the first is an external threat the second is an internal threat. we have to take seriously the threat of radical islamic terrorism. [applause] for some re

mandela frost twain. this comes from a place much closer to home and to my heart. my mother.s her mantra and she drilled into me from a young age. growing up my parents at an upscale women's clothing store. we all participated one way or the other either after school and on weekends or during our free time. when i was 13 years old or bookkeeper decided it was time to move on and she asked my mother who she should train as a replacement. my mom grabbed my arm and said train her. the outgoing book per was a third team out of sorts. a 13-year-old bookkeeper couldn't keep the books. teach her. she'll be great at it. it is that philosophy, my mom's philosophy to always, always be great to have carried with me through every stage of my life because of something is worth doing it is worth doing great. it is worth being remembered for. finally, remember after today you represent more than just yourself. you represent the entire university of south carolina. be proud of the university propelling you further on the path to adulthood. it's an amazing place one that is given your experie

i described it as meeting mark twain. it's very odd. but it was -- you know, it's the pinnacle. new tone -- and i've heard you talk about it. this is a very hard thing to capture in words. we've all i know ternlized so much of his style of comedic turn. i actually knew all of the letterman writers. he did a morning version which lasted six months. all those guys internalized it too. we ended up talking in a way that spun off the way dave talked. >> yeah. and i think there's something about dave where i -- i also refer to it as the absence of phoniness. >> yes. >> there's signature styles. you know, there's -- him going after nbc, you know, even before there was the problem with who was going to take over, there was this -- this rebellious side. but there was a civility and a politeness to his populous rabble. >> he kind of acknowledged that the audience knew more about showbiz and about what he does than anyone else had previously acknowledged. >> he also remained mid western. he's from indiana and, you know, george clooney is from kentucky. >> really? >> i don't think of him as

. >> you know, i always think of that old mark twain quote patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it deserves it. [laughter] do you have thoughts on that, ainsley? >> i like it. i think, you know if you think about elections in the past, we went to the polls to vote for the economy, for taxes, immigration. this year, next year, 2016 it's going to be completely different because this is a very important issue to so many of us, national security. we want to know where these candidates stand on how they're going to fight global terrorist organizations, and it's going to be important to listen to what they have to say. the only two so far that are saying boots on the ground, walker and perry. if that's important to you those might be your two candidates. >> but isn't the problem that they're just saying that? when i look here this republican field sounds very hawkish, but yet at the same time very hesitant to put forth a very detailed strategy. it's one thing just to say they want boots on the ground or more american troops over there but it's another

. >> reports of the death of the independent bookstore to para paraphrase mark twain had been greatly exaggerated. >> it's small friendly. you get one-on-one service when you want it. you can peruse the book shelf. >> they moved in an unexpected direction this past year--up in a number of locations jumped from 2,000. chicago's women and children first just transferred from one generation of own tours the next newly renovateed and thriving. >> it's heartening to see. our numbers did drop so much in the 1990s and early 2000s. sales started improving and now three new stores have opened in the chicago area in the last couple of years. i think some people are profoundly unsatisfied by the experience of shopping online. >> big box book stores, electronic books and online shops devastated independent book stores in the 1990s. membership in the book sellers group remains half it's level from a quarter century ago. but as big chains have shuttered their doors corner book stores have proved to be more resilient resilient. >> ebooks and books on amazon.com are not going any anywhere soon, but g

this is a picture of the march twain river boat, rivers of america, gorgeous sight with the special showisneyland opened 60 years ago and the diamond celebration. affect many visitors. >> since oftenning in 1955, 700 million guests have visited disney. half of those visited when i was this last year. >> at the same time. >> all if line for one of the rides. >> guests have come from 200 nations, nearly every country in the world. so truly the happiest place on earth and every nation is represented in "it's a small world." >> more news now blues legend b.b. king is honored in las vegas much the viewing takes place this afternoon in las vegas. fans will line up around the block to pay tribute to king who died at the aim of 89. next week a procession is held in memphis tennessee, where king defined the music scene. another ceremony is planned in mississippi. >> illinois woman has a good samaritan to thank for saving her after she was stuck in the path of an oncoming train. it was all caught on tape. a man pushed his wife across the train tracks in a wheelchair and a wheel got stuck. fortunat

giants pitcher tim lincecum can quote mark twain when talking about his 2015 season so far. reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated. at&t park last night. tim lincecum continued to show he is back to his old self. 7 shutout innings not allowing a run in his last three home starts over 22 innings. bottom 7, 2-0, buster posey way back, way back, you can tell it good-bye! giants win 4-0 for their fifth straight win. >>> these sliders better than the slide the a's are in now. bottom of the 6th tied at one but then gattis takes hahn deep two-run shot 3-1. astros wi 6- 1. oakland loves 12 of 14. maybe they need a little riley curry. >> that's too loud, daddy. >> i know hold on one second, okay. >> be quiet. >> steph curry's daughter continues to be the early mvp of the conference finals after stealing the press conference. some have criticized him for bringing his daughter to the podium. >> why? >> not sure. >> she was a little too cute? [ laughter ] >> you should probably do something about that. >> find another daughter? [ laughter ] >> that was the most entertaining p

next on american history tv, from the late 1800s to the 1920's, architects working during what mark twain called the gilded age constructive enormous homes like the gregor's in rhode island that contained over 40 bedrooms. professor richard wilson talks about the architecture and architects that defined the era. this event from the society of the cincinnati is about an hour. >> today, anderson house serves as the headquarters for the the cincinnati institute. a nonprofit organization that works to promote information on the achievement of american independence. before the society took ownership of the hou

today didn't turnout all that bad for a spring day but that mark twain quote he said coldest winter her passed was a sum inner san francisco. because they have weather lick this every day in the summer with the prevailing west wind and marine layer. they get included and fog like you see on the roof cam shot. we don't get it often because prevailing west wind is not off water from frustrates. when we get east wind it brings that marine layer in, cloud take hold and temperatures just go in where. today was an east wind kind of day, you can see cloud lurking off shore on storm scan three. we will look at storm scan three, first we will check with our friend the the eyewitness weather watchers who are just as excited about this being friday and prelude to a beautiful spring weekend as i am. temperatures in the low 60's right now. not that bad about 5 degrees 5 degrees below average lynn springer in cherry hill is at 63. lynn says relatively, nice day need sunglasses at lunch anytime you need sunglasses on a east wind kind of a day we are sitting pretty. as we head up to steve swart house,

. -- we both got to perform or at least say a few words about jay leno at the mark twain awards. >> yeahfterwards. >> we did booze it up. and that's a always why i like someone. [ laughter ] and we were backstage and you were kind of -- you were with your wife who's really, really cool. and he kind of was like nuzzling her and he kept like kissing her. >> seth: yeah. >> and i was like that's cute. it was a little weird because there were like tons of us backstage. and then jerry seinfeld's like -- i go that's so cute. that's like -- they're such newlyweds. he's like "no, no he's drunk." [ laughter ] >> seth: i was a little drunk. i was a little drunk. >> it's very cute. usually men don't act like that. >> seth: no, you get one drink in me i'm like get over here. [ laughter ] i'm going to throw a nuzzle in to you. >> yeah, it was pretty funny. it's sweet though. your wife is very cool. i like her a lot. >> seth: she's very cool. she had the time of her life hanging out with you. i think that was -- you were like a dream for her. >> oh, usually that is not the case. but tell her thank you

mark twain says the older we get, the smarter our parents become. you know, there is a lot of truth in that. i do not know about you, but i hate the fact that as i get older i am turning more and more and my father. i say things he used to say to us and i hate it. he used to tell us, if your friends jump off a bridge which -- would you jump off a bridge? i hated it when he said that, i say it to my kids. one of the things he would tell my brother and me every day, i'm not leaving you a famous last name or inheritance. but i will make sure you get a great education. he said if you are willing to work hard, there is no limit on what you can do in this great country. the second thing he would tell us boys, you need to pray and give thanks to god that you need -- that you are born in the greatest country in the world. the united states of america. [applause] governor jindal: now i will be honest with you i did not appreciate that as a child. everybody i knew was born in america. what does it really mean to give thanks and be grateful for this great coun

there is part of the book where they're talking about mark twain and his books and where the "n" wordhout. what purpose is that serving to take that out. >> brown: is that satire? i just try to get what's in my head on the page. that part is hard to do. it takes a long, long time to make it poetic. and i have a little bit bit of an aagenda. that part is hard to pull off. the book is about a big scope. it's about a ton of things. because i see these things as all interrelated and interwoven in a real way. >> brown: where does your love of writing come from? >> i couldn't tell you. i can't say that i love writing but i love the satisfaction that it gives me. it's really basic. i'm glad i found it late in life and i'm glad i found it at all. >> brown: the new novel is book"the sellout." paul beatty, thanks so much. >> thanks for having me. >> woodruff: now to our newshour shares of the day. something that caught our eye that might be of interest to you, too. dozens of world war two military planes flew over the national mall in washington today, to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of

mark twain won every spelling medal but said it doesn't count because either you're born knowing howou don't and it doesn't mean anything. >> that makes me feel better. >> starting with mostly clear skies around the bay area -- mostly cloudy skies, especially at ocean beach where the numbers are chilly this morning. in san francisco, 50 degrees. santa rosa 51. concord 54. san jose 56. high pressure is building in for the first time in a long time edging towards shore and that's going to bring numbers up a little bit inland today. we'll be in the upper 70s and then things turn around because on sunday low pressure heads toward the shoreline again and that will increase the marine layer and onshore push. sunday cools down after we warm up today. so expect some low clouds hanging around. we'll have the complete forecast in a few minutes. but first, let's get a bent metal update. here's elizabeth. >> out the door in concord, southbound lanes of 242 we still have that accident there. we'll bet to that in just a minute. first out to san francisco and show you another live look thanks to an

heard mayor michael nutter say it that bostian, the engineer here, the person who actually drives the twain, was injured as well as at least 200 other people. we have also learned today that eight people have died. joining me now, cnn's erin mclaughlin. erin can you tell me about this eighth individual? >> reporter: hi brooke. some grim news here in philadelphia. we now have learned the identity of the eighth victim. he's been identified by his family as 45-year-old bob gildersleeve. now, his family had been sick with worry. they reported him missing following the crash. his wife had said she dropped him off at the train station in baltimore. that was the last time she saw him. now this grim news that his body has been discovered. the family his wife releasing the following statement saying he has been my best friend for 29 years, and we just celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary and mother's day on sunday. he is a remarkable dad to our daughter ryan and son marc. the statement goes on to describe him as funny, sarcastic, the kind of individual who lights up any room with his presence. no

but then i realized this is the land of mark twain and came to the conclusion any commentary today oughtd in the sue blieb shadow of this quote of his -- "it's not that the world is filled with fools, it's just that lightning isn't distributed right ." (laughter) >> those of you graduating with high honors awards and distinctions, i say well done. and as i like to tell the c students, you too, can be president. (cheers and applause) >> woodruff: now, to our newshour shares of the day. something that caught our eye that might be of interest to you. the new shimmering world trade center scrapes the sky from its commanding position in lower manhattan and near its top, high over new york, is the three- story observatory, with awesome and serene views, that somehow quiet the roaring city a quarter-mile below. but it is the journey to that high perch that we thought you should see. five special elevators make the 102-floor journey in 47 seconds and it is, in part, a journey five centuries in the making. nine high-definition monitors each six-and-a-half feet across, display the history of new y

shook hand wes a today's mark twain. i could die the next day satisfied.an. >> ladies and gentlemen, welcome, jim gaffigan. >> i appeared 22 times. that's just how i smell. i smell sexy, dave. i don't know dave personally but like many of you i got to know him over the last 30 years. i know when dave is in a great mood. i know when dave is in a bad mood. i know when he december likes a guy and disappointed in himself. dave is having a great team it's genuine. there's nothing phony about dave. i know it sounds like i'm in love with david letterman. well, maybe i am. but don't worry dave. i'm already married. as a retirement gift i'm giving you my five children. all five. you're welcome. >> osgood: next. remembering b.b. king ♪ ♪ ♪ (under loud music) this is the place. ♪ ♪ ♪ their beard salve is made from ♪ ♪ ♪ sustainable tea tree oil and kale... you, my friend, recognize when a trend has reached critical mass. yes, when others focus on one thing you see what's coming next. you see opportunity. that's what a type e* does. and so it begins. with e*trade's in

as a realist you never let the dream without the work ethic to back it up. >> shania twain.nsion of you and you of me like only the unconditional bond a mother and child can know. i can feel you living my experiences alongside me as if they were your own. isn't that nice? >> we all have feelings for our loved ones. until you write them down and give it to them sometimes they never know. >> i also think that taking the time to really do that you actually remember things you might not realize from your childhood. whether your mom is here or not here it's a really powerful thing to do. >> it's a nice way to celebrate mother's day as well. thank you so much. >> the book is called "a letter to my mom." lisa thank you for coming. >>> giant twisters ripping through the heart of texas. >> all right. this one means business. and the threat isn't over. all the breaking details next. >>> it's an organization that's made it its mission to not leave any family behind on the battlefield. folds of honor. you'll meet its founder, a friend of this program and a mother who is so grateful to h

what they do is, going back to mark twain and earlier, they figure out how far the water is until you hit the bottom of the lake or the river. whatever it is. they need to know where they will run into ground. when they hit the ground, it stops. it is called running aground. you need to know where it is shallow and where it is deep. if you look out here, it goes 13 feet. the eastland is so large that it normally and routinely is immersed 14 feet in the water. a ship with 12.5 feet of clearance will get stuck and it is dangerous. if you get stuck and tip and sink, like it did. when the eastland owners, the men who wanted to order the ship -- remember i talked about the contracts where they had many terms. they cautioned the architect that, in the home harbor, it is a sand bar at the mouth of the harbor that is only about 11-12 feet and only allows 11-12 feet of clearance. so, you need to figure out some ways for the ship to rise up get over the sand bar, and come back down to a more comfortable and safer level. it is an obstacle. so -- and, by the way, this is the first passenger ship

what they do is, going back to mark twain and earlier, they figure out how far the water is until you hit the bottom of the lake or the river. whatever it is. they need to know where they will run into ground. when they hit the ground, it stops. it is called running aground. you need to know where it is shallow and where it is deep. if you look out here, it goes 13 feet. the eastland is so large that it normally and routinely is immersed 14 feet in the water. a ship with 12.5 feet of clearance will get stuck and it is dangerous. if you get stuck and tip and sink, like it did. when the eastland owners, the men who wanted to order the ship -- remember i talked about the contracts where they had many terms. they cautioned the architect that, in the home harbor, it is a sand bar at the mouth of the harbor that is only about 11-12 feet and only allows 11-12 feet of clearance. so, you need to figure out some ways for the ship to rise up get over the sand bar, and come back down to a more comfortable and safer level. it is an obstacle. so -- and, by the way, this is the first passenger ship