speaking out on controversial pardons, former mississippi governor, haley barbour defends his position to pardon 200 people. a convicted murderer who says he deserves to be free. it is almost there. two ships just off the coast of nome, alaska to bring precious fuel. we have been keeping an eye on a rescue operation taking place off the western coast of italy this morning. here is the emergency. a crowded cruise ship that is tipped over on its side. there are 4,000 passengers and crew on board. we are hearing as many as 70 people are still missing. a journalist is at the port where survivors are being taken. good morning. have you spoken to any passengers? caller: yes, they all describe a familiar scene. they just finished eating dinner. the ship s electricity went off and felt a shutter as the ship ran on to the sandbar causing a huge gaping hole in the hull of the ship. right now, the ship is on its side, about 90 degrees resting on a bed of rocks and shallow water. you