>> hello, good morning, happy friday. i am ainsley earhardt. >> i am heather childers thank you for joining us. it is friday march 23rdrd. you are watching "fox & friends first". >> it is time now for your 5@5:00. an investigation into the shooting death of trayvon martin. the chief police stepped away from the case. thousands attended a valley led by reverend al sharpton. he was shot and killed by neighborhood watch captain george zimmerman last month. still a free man claiming self

defense. >> this man should have been arrested that night. they have probable cause that night. you cannot defend yourself against this. >> crowd gathered in a park in support of martin. >> they say the writing was on the wall new reports that mow ma'am merah had been on the government's no fly list since his murder rouse rampage in france over suspicions he attended an al qaeda training camp something the french government was aware of. he opened fire on police first before trying to escape in a bathroom window. before he died merah bragged about killing a rabbi, three

children and three french paratroopers. >> an autopsy report says she died of drowning but she used cocaine before her collapse. that may have caused her to have a heart attack. they found no chastraces of theg in her hotel room. they are looking into whether someone took the drugs before they arrived. tim tebow has arrived at the training facility. that happened yesterday. he is still not a yet just yet. that is because the trade is delayed again. reports say there's some sort of technicality with his contract. he's going to have to sign a rewritten contract later today and remain a bronco for the next 24-hours. the trade should become official tomorrow afternoon. the jets will then introduce him monday. >> it is being called a real boom town.

clintonville, wisconsin what police people describing a mice tier why yous under ground explosion. >> they are confirm ago rare earthquake struck this week but that doesn't explain all of the other booms they have been hearing before and after. >> one at 5:00 this the morning was a bad one. >> the counter shuck, the counter around me shocked and almost knocked the computer off the counter. >> why don't they register that one. that one felt stronger than the one we felt overnight. >> the unrelenting booms that caused damage over there. they will not cover the damage until the mystery issed>> that is your 5@5:00 headlines. some people say ghosts. >> president owe bam how having a change of part and announcing support for part of the keystone pipeline. others saying he doesn't deserve to take credit for the project.

good morning, peter. >> good morning, heather. you always hear president obama talking about how his energy policy is all of the above strategy. while he was in oklahoma yesterday he made clear producing oil and gas at home is part of his all of the above strategy. to hammer that home he signed an executive order to show he had been a tiny part of the keystone pipeline that would run from oklahoma to the gulf. it is keeping gas price low in oklahoma but high everywhere else. >> i am directing my administration to cut through the red tape, break through the bureaucratic hurdles and make this project a priority. go ahead and get it done. >> republicans are calling the president out. they say the pushing pipeline construction is going to start in june whether the president weighs into it or not. >> today he's out in oklahoma trying to take credit for part

of a pipeline that doesn't even require his approval. now this is what i am calling the obama energy gap. there's a big gap between what the president and what he talks about and the actions that he's taking. tpresident obama made a big gap in oklahoma during our remarks when he said we use 20 percent of the world's oil and only produce 2 percent. we actually produce 11.6 percent which makes us the third largest supplier behind saudi arabia and russia. they described the 2 percent number refers to our proven eligible reserves. >> proven the key word. you need to look behind the mother to get the real story. >> that is a topic people are talking about this morning. rush limbaugh says the president is taking credit for something he has nothing to do with.

>> i told you yesterday this part of the pipeline already in the works it's already done, already approved. obama is doing nothing but showing up and gloming on to th to it. this is not completing the keystone pipeline. that goes to canada. obama is still owe owes posed and has put the brakes on and is not permitting oil to canada to get to oklahoma so it can get to texas. oo there is no approval to the keystone pipeline. another bit of information you need to know. obama couldn't stop this leg that he's out taking credit for. it was in the works. it was happening. he's simply gloming on to what was happening. he couldn't stop it if he wanted to? he did want to. >> that's rush. later in the show we are going to get rujohn hahnity's take on

this. liberal group meaning matters buying $100 in radio ads at that getting stations that carry limbaugh's show. they are upset for the comment for which he has apologized. media matters is trying to silence the opposition. >> there is something very fascist about all of this. shut down your opposition. don't let them speak. punish people who supported them. in every state that is tactic number one, silence the opcation. they re thi-think their call th nbc people should be fired. center lining those with whom you disagree does not help the country. he points out liberals ued to be the most ar dent advocates of free teach until they disagree with what was being said. a limbaugh spokesman says quote, these media matters mob simple question renounce our energy or

become one of them. >> durbin and christian set to rally outside of the building across the country. the rallies come right after the two-year anniversary of the healthcare law signings. surprising numbers question whether or not they are pwetter off or not. diane mess said doe has t-- messado is here with more. >> 15.5 percent oppose the plan compared to 50.4 percent two years ago. the wall street journal is reporting an estimated 2 and a half million young adults have game cover rang thanks to a provision of the law allowing them to stay on the plan since 26. on the flip side high ream yums

stricken rollment rules have an attraction. some states through with the become announced it will double from 900 billion to 1.76 trillion. they added the mess estimate 3-5 million will lose coverage and 2 million to advocate which contradicts the mantra, if you like your plan you will keep your plan. it is worth noting it doesn't go into effect until 2013. thank you, ian. i did notice our rates went up a little bit. >> little bit more this year taken out of our paycheck. >> it is time to brew on this. parents of kids at a virginia middle school they are calling foul over an assignment they say was completely partisan and

completely teacher this hand at bib gert school dn ducted a glass had operation research since the bop. to identify those weaknesses, then sent it to the obama campaign. the stew dense were never instructed to tend the easterly defended to. that terne is giing this, quote, the principal advised the teacher he emphasized to the student this was meant to be a process not to endorse a particular candidate. parent aren't buying it. the asoonment that is creepy out of the northeast. is there a place for partisan politics in the classroom.

>> at the time us at 30ks friends first or e-mail them foxnews.com. tem kratz on doing it against the pop. take a look at this video. a news reporter becomes the story when she gets a gun pointed right at her. we love the story straight ahead. >> here is kim kardashian before. now take a look at kim yard dan err. >> being blind. >> first a look at your wake up weather. ♪

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>> happy friday to you. it is exactly 15 minutes after the hour. here is what you missed while you were sleeping. the u.s. soldier accused in the shocking mass dacre of civil va in afghanistan will be charged with 17 counts of murder. army staff sant robert bales allegedly shot, gagged and burned his vic times while she were cleepisleeping. this was the scene in new york city overnight. lo the line literally going around the block. it is one of the biggest mo -- way to being one of the biggest movie openings of all times. >> the stock act which bans insider trading in congress was approved the senate now heads to the president's desk.

lauren sim nonetti is here to st it out. >> happy friday. >> we have news going on. >> yes. >> with insider trading. >> insider trading ban is headed to the president's desk for his signature. yesterday the senate passed the stock act a bill manning members of congress and their staff from profiting from insider trading so they can't trade stock based on nonpublic information. when they do we the tax payer has been footing the bill for their legal defense. john mccain took that up last night. >> 10's of millions kaunt make that out. instead they should be forced to give that money back. >> heather is talking about the millions of dollars paying

exorbitant medic fees. >> i say give it all back and while you are at it give some to me. >> people do need the money. we are talking about foreclosures now. people can rent the home from the bank. >> bank of america is letting homeowners behind on their mortgages hand over the deeds to their home and sign rental leases instead. they will rent their home back to the bank. it is called mortgage police. it is starting in three states right here in new york, arizona as well as nevada. the bank must prove avoiding evictions brings the cost. >> maybe help keep people that they are homes. we have new news on the facebook pass word controversy. >> it has gotten a lot of attention. we told you many potential employers were asking to fork

over their pass word. your pass word is none of your boss's bees wax. >> if you don't want it out there don't put it on-line. >> it is now 18 minutes after the ptop of the hour. coming up a quick trivia kwaz for you. how many members of congress use their position to line the pockets of family members. no lngs, no green, no green cars no problem. police no longer impounding the cars ill lee aliens caught drive while under the influence. a what did it cost you this morning? did it go down? doubt it. ♪ ♪

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>> we teased you about the gas prices. take a look. 3.88 a gallon this morning. if you are heading out, staying the same. didn't go up too much. didn't go up at all. now to a segment we like to call what the hill? as soon as you hear these stories you will understand why. it is a family affair. a new report finds that 82 members of congress used their positions to line the pockets of their family members paying them to work in their congressional offices and committees. among the best known lawmakers accused of nepotism maxine water paid her daughter and grandson a combined $495,000 since 2008. and texas republican ron paul

who paid 6 different relatives a combined 304 grand. capitol hill now wants to step into the saints bounty pool. they want a jude dish ry pool to look into bounties not just in football but all of medical horts. that would make federal law a won tee system is a crime. it allows police to turn a blind eye pto people causing without a driver's license. william lajeunesse has more from la. oo sue doesn't matter to me who killed my son, what their nationality was. the fact that if they followed the law they would be 4r50i6 today. >> they repeatedly tried to run over him. they will stop enforcing the law that says police must impound

for 30-days the vehicle without a beens. most of whom are illegal immigrants. over the objection of police union lapd will ignore the law or give no innocence would the a car. we take the par aa. were go we know. supporters of charlie peck's decision says current law are unfair. they can't get a license. >> a low income person doesn't have the ability to pay the fees after 30-days to get the car back. we created more punitive problems for them. >> by not impounding the licensed driver's cars you endanger the citizens of this of stiet. >> unlicensed drivers are more likely to drive drunk and leave

the scene of an accident. >> to get a car out of a 30-day mandatory impound costs $1,200 which is why the mayor says it is like confiscating the livelihood of an illegal immigrant trying to feed their kids. the taxpayers will be on the hook. when cops don't enforce the existing law pactaxpayers will liable for any accident that occurs. so much father being a good american. eric holder will now sort information on you. even if if you have done nothing wrong. an atheist who tries to sue over a nay at this timive scene has his sight saved christians. >> titanic won the academy award in 1988.

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>> i am heather childers>> i am ainsley earhardt. >> it is 29 past the hour. it is time for the 5 at 5:30. the top five stories making news at this hour. the investigation making the shooting death of trayvon martin will be led by a new prosecutor this after the former prosecutor and police chief stepped away from the case yesterday. thousands looking for justice in an ford, florida last night. they are calling for neighborhood captain george zimmerman's arrest. zimmerman still a free march. he is claiming deaf defense but he was unarmed at the time.

he uses state law that allows using force if the person believes self defense is necessary. it is a live report from sanford. that is coming up in a few minutes. watcjomg what happens when the news crew goes to the house to investigate the murder of an elderly man. >> they were trying to find out what's going on that's all. >> you really -- >> we are leaving. >> oh my gored. he comes back with a gun. >> luckily he didn't shoot anybody. his brother and best friend are accused of murdering the elderly man. now the man with a gun being charged with assaulting the tv crew. check out this. breath taking video of the bright lights of los angeles seen through the eyes of a pilot. the unique view.

take a look zooming in from the cockpit of a plane that is landing as a plain descends. it looks close right there to the building. the video we admit has been sped up to show the process. >> a military dad a super hero. he dresses up as captain america to surprise his sons before one of their birthdays. he has been in afghanistan and the boys don't realize their dad when he shows up. when he takes off his mask before breakfast the boys are in for a big surprise. >> my buddy. my buddy. . >> hi. >> hi, chase. >> >> is that your daddy. >> daddy.

>> daddy. >> you can't see enough of it. >> my favorite story. >> mom had been on that surprise, too, from the start. >> that's a good one. talk about turning the other cheek. patrick green an atheist activist who protested a nativity scene dropped his threat to sue the church because he fell ill. now that same church raising money to help him get better. the baptist church donated $400 to green. he accepted the help from what he called quote real christians, and those are your five headlines at 5:30. two good ones. this morning president obama wrapping up his energy tour by repeating the ibs he is the driller in chief. >> we are drilling right now. america is producing more oil today than any time in the last 8 years. at any time. we have added enough oil and gas

pipelines to circle the entire earth and then some. >> sean hannity taking issue with all of that saying it's not exactly the truth. >> it was a study. congressional research service which is nonpartisan. they came out he's bragging about drilling. 96 percent of the total increase of domestic production has occurred on nonfederal land. the number of leases and permits have been cut in half and more. he is being dishonest there. >> he is getting flack from critics who say he is part of the existing keystone pipeline which he had nothing to do with. they plan to keep tabs on any one for years even if they have no ties to terror. doug luzader with new details. good morning. this new policy came down from the custtis department. it will vastly expand the amount of data that u.s. intelligence agencies will work with.

the white house says there will be safeguards but this is already raising serious concerns among privacy advocates. this all stems from the 2009 christmas day bomb squad and the failure of the intelligence agency to see that coming. the old policy is at the national counter-terrorism center about u.s. citizens after a few months if there were no clear ties to terrorists. the policy is to maintain it for about five years. it was a continue ow basis the counselor tirrism center accomplished the mission more practically and effectively. as you might image privacy advocates think this policy is too far. one of them called it a vast expansion of the theory. it has republican support.

mike rogers chair of the house intelligence committee tells the "washington post" this morning he has been pushing for this. big brother. thanks so much, doug. >> the nerd alert. it is that time of year again and it is time to spring clean your home. maybe the iphone can use some help. meg baker is here with the ask to help you get the junk out of your life or maybe not. thanks for joining us first of all. this first apple, we get the junk mail in the mail. there's something your phone can do to help you out with that. >> you didn't necessarily sign up to get the mailings. there's an app called paper karma. you scan it create an account scan it and it gets you off the distribution list or you say i would prefer to get this through e-mail. >> junk mail, magazines.

>> it doesn't include bills. you still have to pay your bills. >> good point. i was thinking that. you don't want to get the junk mail you don't want to get the phone call. >> the annoying phone calls. i get text messages. it is called call blocker gold. you can have 800 numbers sent straight to voice mail or have them completely blocked. then you also get a log just in case you are scared you are going to miss an important call that you might need that isn't an 800 number. you can go through the log and get it blocked. >> if you are a specific person. >> just saying. then you can reverse it as well. >> right. you can always go back. >> there's something you do want to get. all of the special cards we carry the starbucks card, the gap card, no need to carry the cards another. >> there's an app for this.

the key ring rewards car. you scan the bar code on the cards and you have it right within this app so you can tap to it when you go to the store and they will scan this. any store you find you up for you can go to the coupons see what the daily deals out. you can search broadly if you don't have the card. >> then you don't get all of the coupons in the mail all of the junk mail you blocked earlier. you can put the ones you like on your phone. >> hit refresh and you are ready to go. appreciate that information. news you can use. people can get the article on-line at foxnews.com. >> you can download the apps at foxnews.com and apple.com and find me on twitter at baker and me. thank you. ainsley? >> now we don't have to cut out the coupons like our moms used

to do. remember? >> oprah winfrey struggling network could be millions of dollars in the whole. they estimate they could have $142 million deficit. it says the network likely paid 15 million out of rosie o'donnell's $40 million contract. that show was canceled 30 workers were laid off. spoiler alert we are about to show you who got the boot on american idol last night. >> the american who is in danger of leaving the competition tonight is erica, heejune, you are safe. >> you heard ryan say erica van pelt was in danger of going home. that's because the judges were given the opportunity to spare her giving her one save of the season. unfortunately for erica they didn't do that. >> a scary moment for kim kardashian. the whole thing was caught on camera. take a look at this.

this happened in hollywood, california late last night. the reality star posing for pictures at an event for a fragrance line when someone in the crowd through white powder all over her. firefighters determined it was cooking flower. the alleged flour bombern an unidentified woman was reportedly detained and released by hotel security. kim was a lal shaken up but she will notten pressing charges. 39 after the hour. coming up he made $176,000 a year. why did a texas official lay himself off? you are going to love the reason why. first the case of a neighborhood watch captain who killed an unarmed black teenager. what exactly is the stand your ground defense and will it hold up in court. first your weather. ♪

>> welcome back. it is a case in florida that sparked national outrage. death of a black teenager who was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch captain. thousands showing their support for trayvon martin by rallying all across the country. this morning there's a new prosecutor on the case. ray raymond de is at fort melon park in florida. ray? >> good morning to you.

yes that's right there is a new prosecutor late last night that will now take over the case and look into this case. we know the u.s. department of justice is also getting involved. we also do know that stanford police chief temporarily recused himself sailing he has become a distraction as a result of all of the controversy. you see the park is etch tee less than 8 hours ago 5,000 people gathered here to protest what they call injustice done by the police department. there was a prayer also going on at the park. those across the country came here including reverend al sharpton and martin luther king the third waudz also here for this rally. one of several protests to take place here in florida a big one

happening on monday that one will include jesse jackson. thank you very much. i am going to talk to ainsley who has additional analysis. >> i am not the expert but we have a guy who is. criminal defense attorney and fox news contributor mr. arthur eye d idala. >> from george zimmerman's perspective. he wants to protect his neighborhood. gated community sees the unfamiliar guy walking in the neighborhood. sees what's going on. what would you do? you are a father? >> the analysis is was there an eminent threat? could he have just said in his car he has a radio. telephone call 191 which he has done more than i do many times in the past and not taken any action. was there a reason for him to have to act or could he have waited? >> he is claiming self defense.

there was blood on his nose, blood on the back of his head. so people say there was some sort of a scuffle. but then he calls 911. the dispatchers say stay in your house let us do our job don't go chasing after this guy. he does chase after the guy. is that a criminal offense? >> he inserted himself into a scene where he didn't need to be. i have a jury clib brating right now in a case involving self defense. the law in florida unlike the dues in new york has to do with duty to retreat. if you are out in the street it's the same as you are in your house. if you are in the house you have sha shot you could blow him away and you are justified. but in new york if you are on the street and you can get away, your first choice and obligation is to get away. >> 21 states that has this stand

your ground law. are we going to see it change. >> look at the approach. it will reexamine is this the best will you for us. george sglirm man called several times. twice accused of misconduct or violence. one file add petition for domestic violence. settleled in report from unclean death. >> it is good -- it will hurt him in the way that he called 911 in the fast. he has had a routine. that's what should have been done here. this is a tragedy. >> he is such a beautiful young man. >> wonderful family and pfuture was endless. this is very good they report to the special prosecutor.

>> too goforget dennis back lees going to talk more about the case. stay tuned for that. >> and the time right now 47 after the hour. it's like a scene straight out of a movie. a murderer escapes from prison in a helicopter. this story is real folks. it is your last chance to play in on a story. the goal to identify their weaknesses for the election campaign. is mrthere a place for republic politics. hey, brian. >> i feel bad you had to deal with arthur idala. i am jealous of the graphics. you united steam coming out of the coffee. >> i stayed up. >> how big is the budget? >> it is endless. rick sn toantorum said he w

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>> 52 minutes at tpast the top the hour. headlines overseas. lift-off of a european rocket to the international space station. (speaking foreign language)

>> so amazing, the rocket launched from south america with 7 tons of cargo including food, clothing, spare parts and prop pell lant. it is expected to stay at the station through early september. a russian murderer makes a hollywood style escape from prison. they hijacked a helicopter at gun point. he is on the rope ladder by the way hanging from the chopper. after it landed he hijacked a taxi but got caught at a police roadblock on the road to moscow. his accomplices still on the run. pope benedict will arrive in mexico today it's his first trip to the country. they will celebrate sunday mass but not everyone giving a warm welcome. the group crashed at least two web sites with information about the pope's trip. he claims his visit is a political move to support the

conservative national action committee ahead of july 1st presidential election. we asked you to brew on this at the top of the show. a virginia teacher accused of instructing students to conduct opposition research against the gop presidential candidates. the goal to provide weaknesses prepare a strategy paper on how to use weaknesses and send it to the obama campaign. our question of the day, is there a place for partisan politics in the classroom. >> some of your responses benjamin reese said this. i actually think there is. i think this is a good assignment for the kids to get their feet wet in politics. pasquale john junior tweeted us and said the classroom should be clear of partisan politics as possible leaving room for children to come to their ideas freely. co cole e-mailed us said the assignment would have have been

fair balanced an appropriate to do the research on any candidate republican or democrat of their choosing. >> might have been a better idea. >> keep the e-mails coming. you can find us on facebook.com/fox. >> 54 after the hour. he made a whopping $176,000 a year. why did this texas official lay himself off? you are going to love the reason why. >> yeah, i want to hear that one. for your word of the day all crambled up can you figure out what this is. it has something to do with the show.

>> 58 after the hour as we take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly. first, we're going to start with the good on this friday morning. the city manager of keller, texas laying himself off. the reason -- he says the city has too many managers. he was one of three and was making $176,000 a year. good for him! now, the bad. >> police in santiago, chile using water cannons and tear gas to propel a mob of protesters. they were demonstrating for education reform. a green company under investigation for insider trading. they make and install chargers for electric cars given $126

million in stimulus taxpayer funds. the securities and exchange commission is reportedly asked the company for documents regarding its government grants. they say they're cooperating with the investigation. have a feeling we might hear a little bit more about that one. now, this could get a little uglier. it is time for your word of the day to get all scrambled up. steve doocy is here to help us out. this word, one of the hottest topics right now. that's the clue. >> all right. >> this one is a hard one. >> pipeline! >> pipeline. >> brilliant! >> wait a minute. >> good job. >> wait a minute. did you cheat, steve? >> no, you gave a tease about five minutes ago and you put it up. hello! i'm watching your show like most of america! >> you're so smart on a friday morning. >> so now what do we do? we have 30 seconds. >> you have 22 seconds on a count. >> have a good show, guys. hey, juliet. happy friday. >> hello.