formation and chant. this comes on the heels of different videos calling for attacks on malls in america. >> we are live with the latest on this new warning. >> the mall of america a shopper's paradise it is the latest terror threat. tz no, sir are the will you new. it is happening on-line it is part of a whole government. approach to fighting terrorism. take a listen to jay johnson who is on the sunday talk shows. >> the video that was released by elle sheb bob reflects what i believe is the new phase we have evolved in terms of the new global terrorist threat and what we need to do with counter-terrorism. groups like isil, el shibab are

calling for attacks through videos and media. we need to have homeland security and countering violent extremism efforts here in the home land. there you have it a whole government. approach to fighting terrorism. >> threats like this one come across the desk of the fbi all of the time. is there any reason to think this is different. >> if there is a credible actionable threat law enforcement is speaking way out in p front. right now they are not saying there isn't anything specific about the latest series of threats. take a look at the statement of police homeland security there in part as a general manner they

are not aware of a specific plot. if you see something, say something. >> that is good advice. >> the mall of america is stepping up security after this terror threat but it is not keeping shoppers away. jonathan cho finds out how it is impacting people. >> it seems like business as usual here at the mall of america. >> so much going on you are worried about every piece of news. >> with shoppers on face. >> or unaware of this terror threat. >> i have not heard anything about it. >> on saturday they released a have i yo highlighting 2013 attack on a shopping paul in nairobi, kenya. they call on radical muslims to attack shopping malls.

the mall of america would not allow our cameras in for this story but a spokesperson says they are adding more security and watching the situation. >> one says he is concerned because these terror groups tend to follow through and the timing is intentional. >> there were several leaders from the muslim community highlighted a program to stop youth from becoming jihadists. >> a lot of agents came together to create a partnership to combat against this. >> do you think they may be trying to disrupt that? >> they did. >> at least to a certain extent. >> be observant, look around. >> you have to live your life and keep going. >> law enforcement officials say in the last year alone at least

15 men connected to the minnesota some mollie some maley community went to fight in syria. calling the threats like this one to the mall of america the new normal. how are these threats impacting your daily life? log on to "fox and friend first facebook page for a live debate. that's #keep talking. >> to ner fox news alert the three british teenagers who ran away to join isis have crossed into syria. it is believed the girls took a car to the turkish border entered using syrian identity cards and someone from isis is in charge of recruiting foreigners. in this case highlighting flaws in the u.k. border system critics demanding to know how the teens ages 15 and 16 were allowed to travel alone without being questioned. the girl's parents pleading with them to think twice and come home. >> the teenaged suspect accused of killing a mom of 4 in a road

rage shooting is heading to court for the first time today. this as las vegas police are hunting for another suspect who they think was with 19-year-old eric nosh who opened fire 22 times hitting tammy meyers in the head. they are questioning whether it was road rage after it was revealed the meyers family knew the teenager who lived doors away but did not initially tell police that information. >> one of the murder trials will come to a close. they will hear from the final witness and hear closing remarks in the american sniper murder trial. they have to decide whether eddy ray routh was insane when he shot two men dead. "american sniper" the movie is in the spotlight with six academy award nominations last night. jurors had been asked to shy

away from media coverage of the case but they were allowed to watch the oscars. >> speaking of the oscars, surprises, snubs and occasional political statement here and there they all take center stage. >> with a four-hour run time the 87th academy award was jam packed with memorable moments. kelly wright joins us with more. >> it was a big night with one of hollywood's big years. american sniper taking in more than $400 million. but the popular war movie that did well at the box office didn't score well with the hollywood elite the widow of chris kyle tearing up says he would have been honored anyway to be at the oscars. >> he would be blown away. he would be his usual humble self and laugh at himself. he would be happy that this is

happening for couples who are seeing this movie and opening a dialogue. it is something he would be proud of. >> proud of indeed and another person proud eddy rabain winning for his role in "the theory of everything." >> this belongs to all of those people around the world battling als. it belongs to one exceptional family steven jay and the hawking children. >> taking away best award as a professor battling alzheimer's in "still alice." >> i read an article that said winning an oscar could lead to living five years longer.

if that's true i would like to thank the academy because my husband is younger than me. >> she wanted to pay tribute to those battling. oscar night also became a political night in hollywood. no surprise there. ainsley? >> thanks so much. that brings us to brew on this in a fight in a night filled with memorable moments. >> some really like the academy awards. >> one was the important message to everyone watching. >> call your mom. everybody. call your mom, call your dad. if you are lucky enough to have a parent or two alive on this planet, call them. don't text don't e-mail, call them on the phone. tell them you love them. >> great advise there. we want to know your favorite oscar nomemoment. >> picked up my phone and called my parent and said i love you.

>> send an email at foxfriendsfirst@foxnews.com. the wintery mess, it issen itting today. already 1200 flights grounded with majority out of dallas texas ahead of another storm packing snow sleet and ice. >> the system spreading from the rockies to the south through tonight making for dangerous conditions on the road. >> we have winter weather into today and tomorrow. i want to show you the winter weather advisories stretching through parts of the rockies. you are looking at another day they are well below zero across parts of the midwest and chicago and indianapolis. we are continuing to see the similar pattern set up last week and the week before across the country today. there's a look at the advisories and winter storm warnings a

widespread area dealing with the cold front system coming through we could be dealing with a wintery mix across texas and arkansas. as far as snowfall accumulations people could be looking at more than a foot of snowy specially across the rockies. be owe average northeast and northwest and it continues as we head toward wednesday. nearly 10,000 people gathered to say good-bye to beloved hall of fame coach dean smith. the public memorial giving fans players and friends the chance to share some favorite moments from smith's storied career the huge turnout would have embarrassed the humble coach. >> if he could have anticipated gathering today, i think there's a good chance he might have said don't do it.

>> smith died two weeks ago at the age of 83. >> the checkered flag has flown and joey legato emerges victorious at the daytona 500. >> start your engines. >> it looked like jeff gordon was going to pull off the race. 24-year-old logano took the lead and was able to hold on. it is the biggest win of logano's career. ernhardt was doing well but he fell back. >> jeff gordon is retiring. he wanted to win that one. >> coming up rudy giuliani is taking heat for the comments about president obama not loving america. he's not done yet. >> caught on camera the dramatic moment of mayor wrestles a knife attacker down to the ground. look wait until you see how it played out. >> do you need the extra boof of

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>> welcome back. chilling new video this morning appears to show isis training young children and soldiers in syria. the boys stand in linend exercise and pray in unison. this calls for el shabab attacking walls. shoppers across the country urged to be on alert. >> president obama head of homeland security going on the defensive over refusing to tie radical islamic ex treechlism to fight against isis. they are ignoring a critical discussion about the root cause

of isis. doug mcelway has more. >> critics are increasingly skewering the obama administration over the absolute refusal to identify the greatest terrorist threat of our time isis as an islamic enemy. three-day conference on violent extremism which got rid of the term islamic. they show the appeal of medieval islamic ideology. department of homeland security secretary jayson son talked about the reasoning on fox news sunday. >> to refer to isil as occupying any part of the islamic theology is playing on a battlefield that they would like us to leave on. i think that to call them some form of islam gives the group more dignity thatn it deserves. >> general jack king said the

isis belief system is a literal interpretation of the koran. >> isis it draws the central belief system from the koran and from the writings of the prophet mohammed. that is undeniable it is a medieval interpretation of it. it is a literal interpretation of it. there faux slavery crucifixion and beheadings are part of their portfolio. >> all of this occurring as dhs is sent to run out of money unless they can agree on a spending bill they want to withhold the money for what they believe is the president's unconstitutional action that blocks deportation of millions illegals. heather, ainsley? >> thank you, doug. >> now to a fox business alert. bass prices sky rocketing. >> lauren simonetti from fox business is here now.

>> why are we seeing such a hike at the pump now. >> gas prices have gone up 28 days in a row. if you fill up this morning you are paying $2.30 that is up more than a quarter in the past month. as for why this rise three reasons for you. first workers at the nation's biggest refineries walked off the job over the weekend. this is the biggest worker strike for 35 years it effects the 5th of the crude processing. also a refinery explosion last week pushing west coast prices up dramatically, too. it happens this time of year as we get ready for the spring and summer. >> the magic kingdom not so magic getting in their prices are going up right? >> walt disney's magic kingdom the one in orlando florida costs $105 for the single dale pass. first time we have seen the price cross 100 bucks. prices for the other three resorts they went up to $97

disney to $99. they keep investing with bigger and newer attractions. those investments are paying off attendance is going up. will rivals universal and sea world also raise prices and i think yes. >> question the timing of that considering the measles outbreak at disney land. you were looking at the three popular coffee brands this morning to tell us which ones had the most caffeine. we all need that this early. >> i will take any of the three. business insiders looked at three coffee sizes from tar bucks mcdonalds and duncan doughnuts to see which gave you more of a buzz for your buck. 12 ounces cost a dollar meaning each ounce costs less than a nickel f. you compare it to dunkin' doughnuts and starbucks 12.3 cents. the tall size at starbucks it's 1.95.

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>> it is monday february 23rdrd. this is a fox news alert. one of the largest malls in the country a terror target and brand new video of isis training children's soldiers. we are live with the chilling details. >> it was hollywood's biggest night. the winners losers. why did it all get so political? we are live with the moments everyone is talking about this morning. >> do you remember what you wanted to be when you were 12 years old? it probably isn't what you are doing now. should children that young have to decide?

"fox & friends first" continues right now. >> good morning to you and your family. you are watching "fox & friends first" on this monday morning. i am heather childers. >> i am ainsley earhardt. >> we begin with a fox news alert for you. chilling new video appearing to show isis training young children and soldiers in syria. >> some of the children look as young as five years old. they stand in formation and chant and backtis exercises. this coming in the appeals-- on the heels of threats of a mall. >> we have the latest on this new warning. >> this mall is almost directly across the street from the pentagon. by all indications this mall and others will be open for business today. at least one mall is beefing up

its security. the mall of america in minnesota perhaps the most famous mall in the country for some it is a symbol of western consumer culture. it and two other malls one in canada and one in the u.k. are specifically mentioned as possible targets in a new video released by the terror group el shabab an al qaeda linked group in somalia. it was enough to warn shoppers. >> i am not telling people to not go to the mall. i think there needs to be an awareness. there needs to be vigilance and, you know be careful obviously. it is a new phase. we are in the new phase right now. that involves public participation in our efforts. >> the threat was given added weight because it is the group behind the deadly west gate mall attack in nairobi where 667

people were killed. it is not aware of a specific credible threat. counter-terrorism officials have long been concerned about the potential for a lone wolf attack. >> this isn't the first time we have heard of isis recruitment in the minneapolis area. >> i am sorry. i didn't quite hear the question. >> i was just saying that that's not the first time we have heard of isis recruitment in the minneapolis area, though. >> yeah the minneapolis area it has the largest somali population of any state in the country. there have long been concerns about potential for recruiting terrorists there. that is obviously part of the concern as well. >> doug luzader live for us. thanks, doug. >> now to another foblgsx news alert

the three british teenagers who ran away to join isis have crossed over so tier yaw. they took the car to the turkish border using syrian identity cards and met up with someone from isis in charge of recruiting foreigners. this case highlighting flaws in the u.k. border system. critics demanding to know how the teens ages 15 and 16 were allowed to travel alone without being questioned. >> former new york city mayor jude glil giuliani asked to clarify his comments about obama not loving america. >> my intended focus was the effect his words and actions have on the moral of the country. he does say he criticized had this country more than others have. leaders like ronald reagan and bill clinton managed to do so in

a constructive way. >> while he has been slammed for his comments this morning congressman congressman -- isis says rudy's comments brought the debate back to homeland security and we should be thanking him. >> when president obama applied -- said bush was unpatriotic for his spending in 2008 that was wrong, too. there is plenty of that behavior that goes on. the policies talks about is important. it is nice to do a war on poverty again but the reality is we look to our presidents to go around the world and make sure our friends believe in us and can work with us and our enemies know we are not going to tolerate. >> in other news bird man american sniper boyhood and more all vying for the top prize at

the 87th academy awards. as usual, the night wasn't without its share of controversial moments. kelly wright with the highlights. >> good morning, kelly. >> good morning to you as well. it was the big night for one of hollywood's big years at the box office. among them the american sniper that movie taking in more than $400 million. the best picture oscar was given to bird man despite not getting the top honor. the widow of chris kyle clutching her husband's dog tags and tearing up says he would have been honored to be at the oscars. >> he would be absolutely blown away and he would be his usual humble self laugh at himself make fun of it in some ways but he would be very happy so much heeling would be happening with couples healing with this movie and opening in dialogue something he would be proud of. >> eddy read main won for "the theory of hing." and julianne moore taking home

the best actress for her performance for playing a woman battling alzheimer's. patricia arquette talking about when it is right. >> it is our time to have wage equality once and for all. equal rights for women in the united states of america. >> glory the think song for the movie thelma the movie about the march in alabama won for best song. >> john and i got to go to selma and perform "glory" on the same bridge that dr. king the people in the civil rights movement marched on 50 years ago. this bridge was once a landmark of a dividing nation. now is a symbol for change. >> also talked about edward snowden and some people were asking why did the oscars emit joan rivers from the -- omit

joan rivers from the people who passed away. a night filled with memorable moments some really stood out for the 87th academy awards. >> we want to know your favorite oscar moments. send information to fox friends foxfriendsfirst@foxnews.com. >> with will he we will share those comments later in the show. snow, sleet, ice all of that targeting the south. 1200 flights already grounded today with the majority in dallas, texas. this system expected to spread from the rockies to the south making for dangerous systems on the roads. maria molina is here tracking it all. >> good morning. we not only have winter weather in terms of precipitation and snow and ice but also the brutally cold temperatures forecast to continue out here for most of the workweek. especially across the center of the nation. take a look at the current windchill temperatures. you can see chicago minneapolis

you are colder than 20 degrees below zero out there. you are on the cold side in buffalo and across cincinnati. that's one city as well that has been dealing with very well below average temperatures 0 degrees current windchill out there. you have to bundle up as we head out the door. we have a winter storm tracking across the country. it is associated with a cold front that is moving southward as well. and across the rockies we have heavy snowfall forecasts and strong winds. blizzard warning across southern parts of colorado we could be looking at a foot of snow or higher amounts in some of the higher elevations. otherwise there are states you don't usually see warnings or advisories. that's the case in dallas and little rock you have advisories. you can looking at light snow ice mixing in as well with freezing wayne. quite a -- freezing rain. temperatures below average in the northeast in the 20's.

here comes the next surge of arctic air. as we head into wednesday single digits high temperatures for far go and marquette. >> the checkered flag has flown and joey leg began no emerges victorious in the daytona 500. >> start your engines. >> there you go it looks like jeff gordon would pull off the win but logano took the lead and was able to hold on. it was the biggest win in logano's career. >> michael phelps has taken the plunge. the medallist just announcing his engagement to former miss california. there they are on the ground together he posted the picture with the caption she said yes. >> they have been dating on and

off for the last two years. no word yet on a wedding date. >> we are holding our breath on that one. >> 20 minutes to the top of the hour. coming up a major cancer break through. how a simple pill could change everything. that's up next. >> watch your steps. that is a sink whole. how did this happen in a busy train station? >> did you know this you don't have to file jointly if you are married. the tax myth you need to know to save some cash.

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>> a fox news lart updating our top story. isis training young children as soldiers in syria. the boys stand in line they exercise and pray in union. this -- unison. they are calling for attacks on malls including mall of america in minnesota. shoppers across the country

urged to be on alert. >> australia announcing tough immigration laws that will combat the threat of home grown terrorists. the connelly will suspend dual citizen ship for dual magsnals nationals that fight in terror groups. it is part of the counter-terrorism measure introduced early this morning. >> senator john mccain blasting the obama administration for not doing enough to end the bloodshed in ukraine. >> i am ashamed of my country and my president and myself that i haven't done more to help these people. it is really really heartbreaking. >> the arizona republican says the u.s. needs to start sending weapons to ukraine. france and germany failed to stop russian president vladmir putin advance on ukraine. >> the tax myth that could cost

you some money. ashley webster is here to breakdown the story. >> this country's tax code is so complicated so huge it is not surprising tax myths exist. home deduction means automatic audit? that is not true. as long as it is not excessive this is not an automatic red flag. another myth is students don't have to file income tax returns. there is no such provision in the tax code. filing a return is determineled by your yearly income. the last year you must file an income tax return if you earned at least 10,150 dollars. another myth claims you must file jointly if you are married. it seems right but there's no requirement that you file together. for 10 percent filing separately is better.

you can have the refund setnt to prepaid debit cards. just because you get a large tax refund doesn't mean it is good tax planning. you are giving government an interest free loan ifwhen you could be putting that money to much better use such as paying off credit card. april 15th i hate to say this just 51 days away. >> that's my goal this week i am going to get my taxes done. >> to find ashley you can log on to foxbusiness.com slash channel finder. what is the secret to good night sleep? cold hard cash. >> healthy individuals get more sleep than people living in urban areas and students from lower income families. >> they asked 70,000 students

about sleep habits. those with higher income got 7 hours of sleep per night. >> a fox news lart for you. the american sniper trial about to wrap up. what is expected in court today. >> do you remember what you wanted to be when you were 12 years old? it is probably not what you are doing right now. where students are being forced to decide. >> i wanted to be an astronaut and my backup plan was fireman or race car driver. >> good morning. our monday episode. brand new terror threats aimed at the united states of america and homeland security ry defends the white house refusal to say islamic extremism, because that's what it was and is. we have the fallout. american snipers snubbed at the oscars. who won? we will give you the list.

donald trump here live. we have three busy hours right here on your channel for news.

pena nieto welcome back. a fox news alert now in texas. one of the most talked about murder trials in years coming to a close today. jurors will hear from a final witness and then hear closing remarks in the american sniper murder trial. the jury then must decide whether eddie ray routh was insane when he shot and killed navy seal chris kyle two years ago. the decision coming at an unprecedented time as the american sniper movie was nominated at the oscars last night.

one person dead in north carolina after coming down with the c.r.e. virus and doctors treated 15 people in that state so far. it is unclear how patients became infected in this outbreak. it could be a break through in the way doctors are detecting cancer. stanford university will release research today about a blood test that could replace painful biopsies. they created a drug that causes cancer cells to release proteins that can be detected in blood tests. it will detect even the earliest signs of cancer. >> should a child have their entire life figured out by the time they're 12 years old? some massachusetts schools think so. a program introduced by former governor patrick asked students to choose their career path in sixth grade. advocates say it helps students create specific learning plans to better prepare students for their futures but critics claim sixth grade is way too young to make those kinds

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♪ ♪ good morning to you. 5:57 here on the east coast. still dark outside on sixth avenue in front of our building. here's what's happening today. the mall of america is stepping up security after being named as a target in a new terror video from terror group al-shabab. let's keep talking about that threat. is it impacting your life? log on to the "fox & friends" facebook page after this show. >> extreme weather not done. snow sleet ice targeting the south. 1,200 flights grounded today. gasoline prices up 13 cents in the last two weeks. the rise follows a major strike at the nation's major refineries this weekend and a refinery explosion in california last week.

>> time for the good, the bad, and the ugly. up first the good a 45-foot long hump back whale finally free after getting stuck on a fishing line for eight days. rescuers had to cut her tail free after it got wrapped around the line off the coast of hawaii. up next, the bad. listen to this. a texas fire crew is robbed while fighting fires. the department was called to three fires early yesterday morning and when they got back two of their personal trucks were gone. officials now believe it was all a setup. finally the ugly, watch your step. two people drop ten feet into a hidden sink hole after getting off a train. the pair suffering from injuries in that fall. it's time for your brew on this responses. with the 87th academy awards running nearly four hours last night with plenty of memorable moments, we wanted to know what were your favorite

oscar moments? p.k. says when michael keating channeled beatle jees with -- beetle juice with >> john says his favorite moment was lady gaga singing like julie andrews. ♪ >> incredible. >> nice. >> crispy on facebook page says chris kyle's wife taya being there. american sniper up for six oscars but winning only one for sound. thank you to everyone who responded. >> we appreciate you joining us and starting your week with us. >> we'll be here tomorrow morning at 5:00 a.m.

>> join us. wake up early. "fox & friends" getting ready to start right now. >> have a great day. bye. >> good morning. it is monday, february 23. i'm elisabeth hasselbeck. a fox news alert. terrorists in training. another isis video hits the web, this time showing extremists brain washing kids to be soldiers. a new threat at home. the mall of america on high alert for a terrorist attack as the white house warns this is the new normal. >> i don't like it. meanwhile rudy giuliani still under fire for saying the president doesn't love america but he's not done yet. this morning the former mayor seen on this couch has a new message to his critics and president obama. >> hollywood's biggest night takes a political turn. >> it's our time to have wage equality once and for all and equal rights for wome