these new college graduates. employers say they will hire 23% more college grads than they did last year. what job skills are desired most. computer skills, no surprise. writing and annal it cal skills are always valuable. employers are also seeking graduates with strong, high-tech skills and creative and arts abilities. over two-third of employers consider experience using the latest technologies valuable to the new employees. now, where, where should you live to get these jobs? no worries, graduates. whether you live in the east or the west or the south or northern parts, employers plan to hire new graduates. 77% of employers in the south plan to hire new graduates. in the west, 76%. in the midwest or northern part of the country, 70%. maybe the next thing after getting a job, leaving your parents basement. that s up next, kiran? thanks, christine. there is a new study out, kind of alarming, finding that almost
a spa and gym. we ll take you inside on this american morning. good morning to you. thanks so much for being with us on this thursday, may 26th. welcome back. what a whirlwind few days it s been for you right there in the heart of what s going on joplin, missouri. it continues. and more bad weather. another night of meteorological mayhem as tornadoes wreaked through the region. from louisiana to the great lakes. oklahoma s governor declaring a state of emergency in 68 counties hit by tornadoes. this video taken by storm chasers is about as close as you can get. 16 people were killed in the latest round of storms. in memphis tornado warnings ringing out again last night, the sirens sounding. you can hear them there as the sky grows darker by the minute. an ominous sky, a funnel cloud that was in the distance. the national weather service warned people in memphis as well as nashville to take shelter and in some cases to evacuate. right there, you got it. we ve got a