>> it is friday, april 25th. fast and furious. flames rage across multiple communities forcing hundreds from their homes. the frantic effort to protect those homes. >> velt trans fighting for our country aedge ledge he hadly put on a secret wait list that cost them their lives. the shocking information uncovered in an alleged cost cutting scheme. >> highly contagious, potentially deadly. what you need to know about the worst measle's outbreak since the 60s is spreading across the country. "fox & friends first" is starting right now.

♪ >> if you are just waking up it is friday. you made it through the workweek. i am ainsley earhardt. >> i am heather childers. thank you for starting your day with us. we begin with a story in emergency emergency. hundreds of people waking up out of their homes this morning because of raging wielldfires. more than half a dozen fires are sweeping across blouser counties winds up to 40 miles an hour and dry conditions fuelling the flames as they inch closer to the homes. >> more nerve-racking than anything being able to see the

heavy smoke so close to the house. with the winds as strong as they are there's no telling what could happen. >> this fire is 80 percent contained. helicopters will continue to drop more than 300 gallons of water on the fire per trip. >> tense moments on an american airlines flight that took off from florida. passengers heard a loud explosion and started smelling smoke at 30,000 feet in the air. they did land safely in tampa rebooked to another flight to miami which was their original destination. >> a passenger arrested. moments after landing in the bali airport in indonesia. the pilot of the flight forced a signal a hijacking called when the man tried to break into the cockpit. the drunk guy was taken off the plane and handcuffed moments

after landing. president barack obama in south korea at this hour a short time ago the president paying respects to those killed during the korean war. he is meeting with the president. the two expected to discuss north korea's plans to test a nuclear device. he had a moment of silence lost during the tragic ferry disaster. he presented him with the american flag flying at tthe dae ferry sank. president obama is on a week long tour of several asian countries including japan. they are in a bitter landis put with china. mr. president called for a peaceful resolution between the two nations. >> a phoenix va hospital is now under fire after four veterans died while waiting for their treatment. administrators are accused of putting them on a secret waiting list. doug luzader is joining us live

in washington. now they are calling for a probe into this. >> we are going to see a major investigation here. what the va is doing to alleviate that or in this instance allegedly cover it up. the allegation here is that this backlog led the va facility in phoenix to begin compiling a secret waiting list. there's a wave obscuring the problem. 40 veterans may have died while waiting in vain. all of this because of a whistleblower a retired va doctor. >> in 2017 they started a secret waiting list so if you would come in for an apaintment they would tap your information rather than save they would print it there was no record you had been there in the computer. >> the director of the va facility says the matter will be investigated and it is being referred to an inspector

general. >> we are going to do everything we can to address these allegations and concerns. if the inspector general does find anything we will take appropriate and swift action. >> some are calling for heads to role including at the very top the secretary of veteran's affairs eric shantseke. >> his soldiers who served nobly a are not getting the kart they deserve and need. >> a senate investigation will almost surely follow and there are questions whether this is an isolated instance or whether this is a larger systemic problem. back to you guys. >> doug luzader live for us in washington. have a great weekend. thank you for that were ro. an incredible act of forgiveness from the wife of a doctor gunned down in

afghanistan. >> we don't hold any ill will towards afghanistan in general or even the gunman who did this. we don't know what her history is. >> her family says it doesn't matter who pulled the trigger because their loved one died doing what he was called to do. he was one of three american doctors killed when an afghan security guard opened fire at a hospital in kabul. the two others were a father and son visiting him. the guard is wounded in the attack and is currently in custody. >> an american journalist held prisoner by pro russian forces in ukraine released. he went missing early tuesday. he had been in the done tree -- country since early march reporting on the unrest in eastern ukraine. he tweeted this just a few hours ago saying, i am out and safe. thank you all for your support. had no idea i had so many good

friends. >> it is a black day for human rights. one of the most repressive regime giving a seat on a committee charged with human rights. the united nations electing iran who ran unopposed for a four-year on the status of women. two women iranian prisoners reacted to the news. >> we believe it is a mockery of the principal of the human rights and honestly we don't understand how the united nations came to this conclusion that they can trust the iranian government? don't they read the news and know what's going on and what's happening in iran? it was a big surprise for both of us. >> human rights activists say i ran is raipged number bun in the world for executions per capita. >> critics rush to condemn racist remarks made by nevada

rancher bundy. he started a firestorm of controversy when he was quoted in a new york times article saying this, i have often wonder ready they better off as slaves picking cotton having a family life and doing things or better off under government subsidies. they didn't get no more freedom, they got less. >> the rancher seeming to double down on the comments he said this during a news conference outside of his rarn. >> are they better off being happier when they were in the south in front of their homes with their chickens and their gardens and their children around them and their men having something to do? or are they better off? >> we first learned about his beef with federal agent when the agent showed up on his property and an ugly confrontation was documented over grazing fees. senator harry reid labeled them

domestic terrorists now he's calling bundy a hateful racist. >> the president speaking in south korea. let's talk about an extreme weather alert. mother nature taking aim at the middle of the country as well. >> it is the weekend. it could bring severe weather and tornadoes. >> we have had a relatively quite weather season across the country we are looking at the first storm system that could produce weather dates in the country. parts of iowa, nebraska, by sunday the storm prediction center has issued a moderate risk across arkansas, eastern oklahoma and texas. they have tornadoes that could stay on the ground for a longer

amount of time in arkansas, eastern oklahoma and texas. stay alert that severe weather risk continues as we it takes us through parts of tennessee, mississippi and also across the state of arkansas. there's another storm system in the great lakes. it will eventually impacting parts of the east coast. this is welcome news for the state of new jersey that has been dealing with strong winds with low humidity. firefighters have had a tough time battling that fire across new jersey and we are looking for the rain to move on in. that's welcome news. temperature wise heather and ainsley still chilly in the 30's in minneapolis. >> bundle up. the cold weather is back. >> but it's friday. >> justin bieber detained. they are requesting the

20-year-old pop star including the egg throwing incident with his neighbor and assault case in toron toronto. he was released after a few hours. ♪ i came in like a wrecking ball ♪ >> the 21 cheerld checking out of the hospital after more than a week. she was being treated for an allergic reaction to antibiotics. she postponed the rest of the tour but has plans to perform in europe. her first show is may 2nd in amsterdam. >> yankees pitcher michael pan neda slapped with a 10 game suspension for having pine tar on his neck. it is used by pitchers to get a better grip on the ball but it is ill lee. to fight the suspension he will still get paid for the time off. >> i don't think he knew it was there. >> michael phelps competing for

the first time since retearing 20 months ago since the olympics. how did he do? he lost to ryan lockhte in the butterfly. he was .2 seconds behind him. >> down at the turn i peaked over and i saw him an i almost started smiling. >> because you were winning? because you were ahead? >> phelps said he was glad to be in the pool but can see room for improvement. >> coming up they had been injured on the battlefield but that is not stopping our nation's heros from being the distance. i got to go along for an amazing ride with wounded warriors. >> elementary school kids caught downing the dew to pass tests. wait until you hear who was giving them the soda?

>> we are taking a live look at president obama just starting a press conference with south korea's president. >> president obama on a week long tour of asia. he's expected to talk about north korea's nuclear situation as well of course to offer his condolences in if the tragic disaster. >> fapresident obama expressed consolation and sympathy and provide support. i truly thank you from the bottom of my heart. this is being simultaneously translated. president obama's visit to korea is the 4th time and so it's the city he most frequently visited during his term. of all of the u.s. presidents the number of his visit to korea

out numbered that of his predecessors. this reflects president obama's full smiltment and confidence to further strengthen the u.s. and korea ally ants. north korea's provocation is public announcement of possibility of engaging another nuclear tests there by the individuality to korea sent a strong message to north korea and provocative action and must not be tolerated. president obama has no efforts to emphasize deter rance against north korea's provocation and strengthen our mutual cooperation based on the slthre the capabilities is solid and will be further cemented. tomorrow president obama and our

joint advise i had rokus combined forces commence for the first time since it was formed in 178 to reaffirm deterrence capability. it is a new pattern of provocation will bring about new level. we exchange views on what nature does the u.s. and korea need to take international community in the case of the provocation. we hope that north korea supports stability while make a right choice to resolve interests and hardship north koreans undergo. we consider that the environment is experiencing threats opposed by the nuclear programs and missile activities. therefore we should review the timing and condition of the sl reviewed.

we also agree to our capacities to effectively deal with the nuclear threats. as a part of that effort korea's air and missile defense will be developed into an independent system and will collaborate to enhance while securing operations. the vital foundation of our alliance is high level second fileing with which we plan to reinforce. in the later part of the year defense and foreign affairs ministers talk is scheduled. we expect the talks will be meaningful to discuss current issues, visions of our alliance, presence and future of the korean peninsula. based on strong deterrence capabilities capabilities with the u.s. we want work to sustainable peace and peaceful initiation and make

joint efforts to build new korean peninsula. to realize that, it is crucial to achieve progress in unionization. we have concern over the nuclear advance through the defense of emergency we will make progress. based on our close coordination we will continue our efforts to induce consistent response and active cooperation to international communities. >> all right. you are list ening to the president of south korea and the president is going to take the stand and speak eventually. >> we will go back to that for sure as soon as the president begins speaking. stay tuned. >> in other news, firefighters

are, woulding around the clock in beechwood, new jersey a raging forest fire are forcing hundreds to evacuate their homes this morning. we are live in beachwood, new jersey. any word on when they will be allowed back? is that fire contained at all? >> there are five fires four are under control. the one behind me is hard to see. it is 50 percent contained. it is 170 acres. they expect it could burn up to 400 acres by the time it is all said and done. they evacuated 621 homes. some refused to leave their homes when police went door to door knocking to get people out. they had choppers and planes over the scene. they were dumping water trying to get this fire knocked down and under control. the cause is still under

investigation. those have been allowed back in their homes. for the most part they are wraning up. we have les wind and moisture. >> we will be live in new jersey.

>> we have a health alert for you this morning. the cbc is reporting a measles outbreak. 129 people in 13 states have been affected with the virus. >> let's take a listen in korea. >> it is a time of great sorrow for your nation and again on behalf of all americans i want to express our deepest

condolences to all of the families who lost loved ones on the ferry. so many were young students with their entire lives ahead of them. i am the father of two daughters the same age or close to the same age as those who were lost, so i can only image what the parents weare going through at this point, the incredible heartac heartache. i brought with me on the trip in addition to the flag a magnolia tree from the south lawn of the white house. these magnolia trees have stood for more than a century and they represent in our country beauty and with every spring, renewal, the same qualities embodyed by all of those students, so during my visit this tree will be presented to the high school as a reminder of their beautiful

lives and the friendship between our nations and going forward the united states will continue to offer whatever support we can provide as you respond to this tragedy. whatever the challenges our two nations stand together. our lives remain a lynch pin of a nation our solidarity is bolstered by the courage of our service members both korean and american who safeguard this nation. america's commitment will never waiver. i want to thank you for your strong personal commitment to our alliance. i was honored to welcome you to washington for your first foreign trip as president. we have grown closely ever since. we agree to continue to modernize our alliance including enhancing the inner opper ability of our missile defense systems.

the president memberrecommended agreed giving the evolving security including the north korean missile threat we can consider the time line for transferring operational control for our alliance. together we will ensure that our alliance remains fully prepared for our mission. with regard to north korea the united states and south korea stand shoulder to shoulder both in the face of provocations and in our refuse cal to accept a nuclear north korea. threats will get north korea nothing other than greater isolation. we are united on the step pong i don't think needs to take in abandoning the weapons program and living up to the international obligations. of course we are also deeply concerned about the suffering of the north yeian people. the united states and south korea are working together to

advance accountability for the serious human rights violations being committed by the north. minuted to the president that the united states supports the korean's people de fisire for reunification. i share his vision as you outlined in your recent speech the unified korea that is free from the fear of war and nuclear weapons. a unified korea where they enjoy the political and economic freedoms that exist here in the south. beyond this alliance is a global one. we are grateful for south korea's partnership from ta f-- typhoon relief. >> you are list heening to the president presenting the hiel school with a mag knenolia tree renewal. >> and the american flag that was flying over the white house

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>> it is friday april 25th. fast and furious. flames raging forcing hundreds of people out of their homes. the frantic effort underway to protect their houses. >> they were put on a secret wait list that cost them their lives. an alleged cost cutting scheme. >> milk, it does a body good especially for growing children. why does one state want to ban it from daycare? "fox & friends first" starts right now. ♪

>> good morning. it is april 25th. you made it through the week. well dom to -- welcome to "fox & friends first". it is 33 minutes after the top of the hour. people waking up out of their houses because of raging fires. it is sweeping across ocean and glouster county wind gusts 40 miles an hour and extremely dry conditions fuelling the flames as they edge closer and closer to the homes. >> it is more nerve-racking than anything with the smoke so close to the house. with the winds as strong as they are there's no telling what could happen. >> the fire is 80 percent contained. they will drop 300 gallons of water on the fire per trip. >> the captain was forced to

make an emergency landing after passengers heard a loud explosion and smelled smoke in the cabin. the 46 people on board landed safely in tampa then were rebooked on another flight to miami which was their destination. a phoenix hospital is under fire after 40 veterans died while waiting for their treatment. administrators are being accused of putting them on a secret wait list. doug, now some are calling for a major investigation. >> that's right. we knew the va had been dealing with a backlog but this accuses a facility of engaging in a cover up because a retired doctor stepped forward and blew the whistle saying they would check them in and move them to a different list. >> they would take it up to health administration services

and they would enter that on a secretaper list and shred the documents. >> more than 80 people may have died waiting for treatment. the inspector general said they would look into the investigation -- allegations. >> we will investigate the concerns and we will take appropriate and swift action if we find anything. >> some advocates say this goes much deeper. >> for the folks that follow the va this is something veterans have been talking about for years. phoenix is bad a secret list they didn't know about they would put it in a file wait until 46z 14 days out log it into a system looking like they are making progress patients are dying on the watch of the va

because they can't get the basic care this country am mo i said. >> the congressional delegation is making a bipartisan call for a full investigation. >> we will continue to wait to find out what happens with that. thank you doug zoo laid luzader. >> they are using the federal marketplace. that means the nearly $300 million in federal grants the state used to set up that web site went down the drain. the move comes 7 months after constant tick cal problems prevented the system from going live. fixing it would be too risky. they will decide on the switch today. >> a major set back for peace in the middle east. israel has called off talks after palestine makes a deal with the terror organization hamas.

mahmoud abbas agreed to make a government with hamas. israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu spoke with bret baier about what this might mean going forward. >> it is a blow to israel and peace. it is a terrible blow to the palestinian people because they must choose whether they want to go forward or backward. yesterday the palestinian took a huge step back from peace. >> they began talking nine months ago. he still believes peace can be salvaged mentd>> the middle of the country bracing for severe storms. >> everything from hail to tornadoes is possible. >> we are looking at a lot of activity expected across the

center of the country. on saturday that does include states like texas, oklahoma, kansas and even nebraska. what we are looking at is the multi day severe weather outbreak of the season. large hail, damaging winds stronger than 68 miles an hour. on sunday the storm prediction center has highlighted the states of arkansas, eastern parts of oklahoma and eastern texas. the area shaded in red that is where we could be looking at tornadoes that could stay on the ground for a long amount of time and are dangerous. from eastern nebraska, illinois you could be looking at strong to severe storms. by monday the severe weather risk continues from louisiana up into illinois with the same derns in place. this one will be producing a little bit of a chance for severe storms across the

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>> president obama speaking in south korea. they are unified against north korea and offered condolences to the families who lost loved ones during the ferry sipging. >> so many were young students with entire lives ahead of them. i am the father of two daughters of the same age or close to the same age of those who were lost and so i can only image what the parents are going through at this point. >> the president presented the nation with the american flag that was flying over the white house the day of the sinking as well as a magnolia tree from the white house gardens. >> the buffalo bills cheerleaders will not be making any appearances this year. the decision coming days after five of those former cheerleaders sued the nfl team

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an arizona va hospital tried to cover its tracks and vets, yes veterans likely died because of it. a woman who watched her father in law wait for care at the hospital will join us live with her story. actor dean cain is here. i would like to tell you what we are going to talk about but that would be giving it away. we have the spring workout models in the nicki fitness center which means i don't have to change into my leo tarred and neither does steve. airports going to the dogs. zoom out throw up the graphics and of course put on the music and buy this brand new pocket hose.

his students are suing the university of hawaii for violating their first amendment rights. in january members of the young americans for liberty were told that they could only hand out copies of the constitution in the campus's designated free speech zone. that zone, an often muddy and flooded spot on the edge of campus. according to the complaint administrators told the students university policy took precedent over their constitutional rights. the students are being represented by the same law firm that won a similar suit against modesto junior college. the suit asks to have the rules changed and for the university to pay the students attorneys fees. for theç past ten years administrators at creole elementary school in melbourne, florida, have been serving students three tablespoons of mountain dew before each test. why are they doing this? the principal said she read about its positive impacts in a study at one point.

the school stopped the ritual after getting complaints from the parents. milk does a body good or does a body bad? lawmakers in connecticut are proposing legislation to ban 2% milkç from day care centers. it says switching students to low fat milk would help curb childhood obesity but those who oppose the bill say drinking milk no matter the fat content could reduce blood pressure and reduce the risk for diabetes. >> nearly 800,000 veterans are living with some type of disability according to the wounded warriors project. one of those things that organization does to help is put those vets on a bike. i went along for the soldier ride in washington, d.c. riding side by side, bonded by wounds of war, for these veterans this soldier ride

is about support and recovery. retired sergeant major cedric banks was my partner. he wasç injured in an explosion in iraq. >> i broke my neck, a vertebrae in my back, my shoulder, my hip. i've got three holes in the brain. you become this patient now. you feel like, okay, this is where i'm now do i stay here? >> his answer was no. so he is here with other wounded vets cycling to overcome physical, mental and emotional wounds. >> look to your left and right and seeing your brothers and sisters doing the same thing. it is important to have people around you saying you're a strong person. you can overcome this. >> the woundedç warrior project provides customized equipment to accommodate any injury for free. >> you name it, any kind of adaptive equipment you need. >> this navy corpsman lost

his leg above the knee. >> my wife said i'm your biggest fan. she knows that helps me and kind of takes pressure off her back. >> 17 miles, for these wounded warriors it is time to cross the finish line. but for these men and women it is not about where the race ends. it's about continuing their journey on. >> this is us. we know we feel like the forgotten ones, but we have a soul and we express ourselves. we reunite with each other having fun. >> it is aç four day event that takes place in cities all across the country and in europe. to participate or just show support log on to "fox & friends" first.com for more information. >> thank you to all of our soldiers fighting for our country, the ultimate sacrifice. it might seem just like fun and games, but there is proof -- look how cute that little baby is -- that tickling is actually good for your baby.

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two minutes till the top of the hour. before you leave the house here's what's happening today. fire fighters racing to gain the upper hand on multiple wildfires burning in new jersey. hundreds of people remaining out of their homes as wind fuels the flames. bracing for a wild weather weekend in the middle of the country, everything from hail to tornadoes are possible. later today northwestern football players will be voting on whether or not to form a union. >> time to look at the good, the bad, and the ugly. tickling your little baby could help them learn to speak. researchers say a baby's sense of touch is closely linked to language development. next the bad, fans at goddard stadium run on to the field but security caught wup them of course. finally theç ugly. staff at a rejoe -- rio

dejanuary near -- rio dejanerio in the hallway as an ox runs through. have a great weekend. it is friday, april 25, 2014. a hijacking scareç overnight. >> explosive allegations. veterans are literally dying because veterans affairs officials are keeping a secret list. it's all to cover their tracks. they keep two appointment books, one that is real, one they shred. a family member of a veteran who died waiting for care joins us live. >> president obama and