Monday, May 7, 2007 —

KANSAS TORNADO

We'll bring you the latest from the town that was wiped out by the devastating tornado over the weekend. Shaken town residents were allowed back in to see what's left of their homes today. They surveyed the damage and tried to save the things from their broken homes that they cherished. Officials said it wouldl take years to rebuild. Mike von Fremd has been in Greensburg ever since the tornado hit, and he'll walk us through three terrifying and traumatic days.

MADAGASCAR'S MAD GEM RUSH

Off the coast of mainland Africa sits the spectacular and lush forests of Madagascar, where species of lizards not found anywhere else on earth and other exotic creatures have lived and flourished for centuries -- until now. Modern life began creeping onto the island a few years back, and the forests started disappearing -- 90 percent are gone. And now sapphires have been discovered on the island, and a gem rush has descended, making things even tougher for local inhabitants. The native people rarely see any proceeds, because most of the stones are smuggled out. Correspondent Bill Weir introduces you to a man who came in with the rush, made a mint but has decided to try to help the people who live there with education.

THE WEDDING SHOW

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bride and Groom … You've heard that before. At your own wedding, or maybe just attending a friend's. And then they dance their first dance. A very romantic ballad seems to be the most popular. Slow, moody, a beautiful moment of celebration for the new couple. Perfect. Well, these days, not perfect enough. How about changing that ballad to Michael Jackson's "Thriller"? And while you're at it, get the whole wedding party to rehearse and then perform the "Thriller's" choreography as the first dance. That's the new way, and it's gaining steam around the country. "Nightline" correspondent Vicki Mabrey has a "Sign of the Times."

We hope you'll join us.

Gerry Holmes & the "Nightline" Staff
Washington, D.C.

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