welcome back to msnbc. the midwest getting pounded by severe storms. forecasters say they could be the worst storms in 70 years. possible tornados today in wisconsin, illinois and indiana. tehran's prosecutor says sarah shourd will forfeit bail if she does not return for the start of her trial. the retirement strikes in paris appear to be losing steam. garbage collectors and oil refinery workers are now heading back to work. president obama is back in washington taking a short break