>> we are just hours away from christmas? do you know where santa is? we do. and we are tracking the man in the red suit. i am jamie colby in for harris faulkner. >> a republicann front runner facing a set back 10 days before the primmary season kicks off. newt gingrich is not the only one coming up short. what went wrong and the latest fall out. and also a white christmas in some parts of the country. coming at a cost for the travelers. >> i was supposed to see friend and family. and good -- i will not do what

i planned. spin out and closure. rush is on. last minute shoppers are out in full force. this christmas eve may deliver recordd sales. temperature fox is america's news and election headquarters and republican presidential candidate newt gingrich issuing a stern response to the christmas set back. the former house speaker attacking the virginia primary system. gingrich failed to submit the 10,000 signatures to run. fellow gop hopeful rick perry also came up short. virginia is 11 states up for grabs in the super tuesday elections . it could impact on narrowing the republican field. here's the latest from the dc

news room. >> to get on the ballot for the virginia primary you need 10,000 signatures from registered voters including 400 for all lenn counties. governor rick perry and former speakeripping newt gingrich didn't do that. and newt gingrich said only a failed system excludes four out of the major six cand dastes seeking acess to the ballot. voters deserve the right to vote for any of the contenders . the perry campaign is looking at the law to determine whether or not an appeal or challenge is warranted. they say it is isolate not affect the governor's ability to get on the ball on the in every other state. >> this is a problem if you are a front runner and you

can't organize the campaign to meet the filing deadlines it is element. -- elemental. >> larry said the other way to look at the fiaso ours found out only two campaigns to compete organizationally. romney and paul, only two on the ballot x. virginia has 133 electoral votes. president obama won that state in 08. let's go from the cam pain trail to capitol hill. a chunk of your check was in jeopardy. house republicans calling for peace and friendship this holiday season. >> for too many in america these are difficult times. some of our neighbors and family and friends are struglingg to make end's meet and unable to find work.

the showdown over the tax cut meant that president obama had to leave later than planned. he will spend the holidays with the first family in hawaii. joining us life from there, doug, it is a pretty sight. i know you are working hard. what is on the president's agenda. the president is on the golf course right now. just less than 24 hours after arriving here in hawaii it was a triumphant president that we saw emerge from air force one. he chalked up a clear win for demdeps. he signed into law the two-month extension. republicans were pushing for a full year. but the president carried the day. the obamas are on vacation

mode. they recorded a christmas greeting. >> giving of ourselves, service to others, that's what this season is all about. for my family and millionns of americans. that's what christmas is all about. it reminds us part of what it mean to love god is to love one another and be our brother and sister's keeper. >> we may not see much elsewhere the president for the duration of the vacation. we'll see. they are spending a fair amount of time in the vacation rental home here in hawaii. >> it is secluded. what will the first lady be up to? you know, justt typical christmas stuff . getting in the spirit already . the white house released a photograph of the first lady on the phone as part of norad to track santa.

and they have a phone bank to allow kid and their family to find out where santa is. she field would some of the phone calls and santa is seen in new york five hours before we see him here in hawaii. >> i am tracking it closely. i know he will be stopping by. thank you very much. >> roughly a billion in customer cash is missing after the collapse of ms global. one-time nejersey governor and former u.s. senator john corzine. president obama's reelectionn campaign and democratic national committee returned donations from corzine and his wife. he was among the president's top fundraisers and records released by the obama campaign and showed that he raised

500,000 for the president's reelection since april. ms global filed for bankruptcy after making bad bets on european debts. >> there is a key area for international commerce. it is sending dozens of ships in the straight of verhorr muzz. they are meant to demonstrate iran's defense capabilities. iran is facing deproge - growwing international pressure. >> police were on the trail and a hot one of that of a hot murder suspect that was not going to give up quick a fast history moving and dangerous pursuit. this is one of two intense car

chases. should you expect any wicked winter weather to stall yourr holiday plans? we have yourr forecast next.

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murder suspect was behind the wheel of the car in you can see he was flying. cops chase him and the suspect not following traffic laws and he finally stopped and surrendders and took 15 minutes for that to happen. they always get the guy. >> and a different chase in detroit. a suspected car thief took off in one of their own cruisers. after they arrested him he hit the gas. officers used spike strips to force the suv to roll over. the suspect survived with a few injuries and no one else was hurt. >> twas the night before chris nas and in nationwide shoppers were scurrying. clox are ticking and retailers are hoping that the final push will mean record sales.

stacey segal braving the mall in los angeles. >> we are doing well. i listened to the same christmas track eight times . extra points to who wrote the creative introduction. according to the initial retail federation. 37 million americans had not even started their christmas shopping two weeks ago. and that is not stressing out all of the businesses and the stores. they relie on those procrastinators to shell out the made cash. and over all numbers are looking good and holiday spending is projected to be up seventy percent. internet sales have risen 15 percent . they are finding more big items.

they propose cars and tronn tronns . when that had the urge to spend and doesn't have the capacity, you get a pent-up demand. we are seeing confidence . >> and typically holiday spending accounts for the total profits. >> and although they look promising. it is not an indicator that consumers will open the spending flood gates in 2012. made the consumers feel nervous. we have a major problem to deal with.

and wes and months . the people who wait until the lastt minute get better deals as the stores offer deeper discount to get people in the door in the midnight hour before christmas. jamie? >> casey stegal have a very merry christmas. it triggered chaos and a massive lock down and happened in fort meyers, florida. shots rang out at 9:00 p.m. . the suspect fired 50 rounds. the victim was unresponsive and they heard people screaming and running and hiding wherever they could. >> i was shopping and then all

of the sudden they are running around. it starts to shot. and suspect is still on the loose. and some is the department.

>> seven people reported dead three of them americans from a

string of shootings. it is part of a robber spree and three american victims were a mother and two teenage daughters who were visiting veracruz not far from the scene of bloody battles between drug games. and the arizona sheriff releasing video that shows the violent confrontation of a violent inmate. they tased him in the jail on december 15th. they say the from military veteran was combative. he released the video because his department had nothing to hide. there were accusations that the deputies used excessive force. there is an investigation in the incident that is under way. many of us hope for a white

bill kristol. in texas to colorado, there is a storm that is dumping several inchings of no and made roads treacherous. and getting anywhere a nightmare and same thing holding due in wisconsin. the roads were covered in ice. and the crews are working to try to make the roads passable. where else will we see that. good christmas eve to you. and tell us about the snow on the ground and what else we will get. jim is so busy tracking the weather he stepped away. he stepped away. he has a lot of weather to check. we'll bring it to you soon. >> protestors trying to petraeusin in his place. there are massive demonstrations going on in moscow right now can they got

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>> who is getting a white christmas, jim? >> you can see behind me, spinning upper low pressure system . bringing the moderate to heavy snow. and some roads will be tricky. we have had reports of tricky snowfall. and that is on christmas day. really just a perfect winter

wonder land. it is a potential in many spots. and we'll get snow. it is too warm to see the snow here. great lakes and you will watch the system in for you . northwestern michigan and later on light snow. and you know, jamie, i don't want to rule out a few flakes. >> a few we can handle. thank you so much. he's got that big white beard

and suit. and did you know that that the santa we know today hasn't always looked like this. lauren green looks at the history behind old st. nick. yes, there is a santa. the pirit of the every santa cluz. and it is in the greekorth orthodox. and he redeemed people from slavery. he helpedet poor to glorify god. so did the celebration.

and this is the children. let's fast forward to the low country of belgium and netherland luxembourg . it is with center clause and you can it is gift giving. and the protestant. and we are still doing it. we don't care. and instead of saint nicklaus. we are going to move it. and we are waiting for the crise child.

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>> tonight, this is the fox report and it is the bottom of the hour, and time for the top of the news. republican presidential candidate former house speaker newt gingrich firing back in the virginia gop decision not to include him. they required 10,000

signatures that were needed. and president obama's reelection campaign and the democratic national committee returning from john corzine. that follows the collapse of his firm. he was a key fundraiser for president obama this year . a powerful show of force. removing dozen of worship on a pass for oil tankers. and iran faces growing pressure for the secret nuclear program. it is it here in the u.s.. in the vatican the clock struck midnight. ringing in the holiday with a late night mass. ♪

they rathhered to celebrate day. and and they are streaming live from rome. he will be 85. you think of christmas eve as the midnight mass and that is the traditional thing to do. he's also trying to get sleep because he has a busy day tomorrow. the pope is using a wheeled platform dubed the holy roller to get in and out of st. peter's basilica. at this point he is just trying to safe his manager and getting in and out is a long

walk. this makes it easier for people to see him as well. it is an international crowd. a lot of people outside in the square as well. catholic means universal and you can see it as people come from all over and come to rome for the history as well and a lot of them coming for reasons of faith. pope benedict xvi focused on god becoming man and coming in your midst as a defensive child and a idea of humimity . warning about the overcommercial zimp of christmas. and make sure you see through the super official glitter of the season. tonight was a spiritual about christmas itself . tomorrow he will give the

christmas greetings in dozens of languages in the balcony above st. peter and we'll have a police discourse and there is always a plea for christmas and speak about persecuted christians around the world. there is it another gathering in bethlehem. they want to celebrate and the festivities that lead up to the midnight mass and the church of the nativity that stands over the grotto where jesus was born. leland? it >> merry christmas jamie. midnight mass ended in the grotto you talked about where the patriac takes down a doll

that portrays baby jesus. it is what makes christmas in bethlehem unlike any other. >> with a drop sor. they took the ancient rode to about this bethlehem. there is a greatt palestinian sweet corn that is a much needed injury to keep you going through midnight. it is it entrance and you have to have a ticket and only in a

rodry. you can't ride without running into a palestinian police officer with an akfrep. the last thing they want is an attack on christmas eve. cthey conducted mitt night mass and while bethlehem rang with celebrations today christians are under under threat. >> there is 90,000 people who visited bethlehem in the past month or so. most comin the church of the activity.

seeing that is back to you. there is new signs of how fragile the iraq is. prime minister al-maliki critizing the sunny mus. it could lead to rivers of blood. a smash man said they are urging all to solve peacefully. ali abdullah will calm emi.

the government is set to hold new presidential elections next month. rushhia dealing with the largest protest since the fall of communism. they are calling for new elections and an end to vladimir putin's rule as prime minister. many demonstrators believe that the recent selections election -- collectionns were rigged. former soviet president mickal gorbachev is urging putin to resign. he resigned after a series of steps to put the soviet union

in a demeracy. >> and queen elizabeth and her children spent a time with her husband. doctors place a stent in prince philips heart it is unclear whether he stuffered a heart attack. we are seeing frightful weather causing a 30 car pile up in taiwan as we go around the world in 80 seconds . pakistan, a pakistani taliban homicide bomber ramming a car packed with explosives in to a military camp. pakistan taliban saying that the attack is meant to avenge the death of a commander killed this a u.s. drone strike. >> north korea. state television broadcasting what it claims is foreign

visits to mourn the death of jong jongg. - kim jong-il. they were teachers and heard to express their condollences e. he will be buried on tuesday. south korea, 90 vehicles involved in a massive pile up on a busy highway. more than 50 people were injuredd. fog and icy conditions caused driver to lose control. >> taiwan. christmas celebrations are in full swing. the mounted police led the provession . they handed out candy children. there is no snow and they brought in a snow machine to give the crowd a taste of a white christmas. thos the wrap in 80 seconds. >> speaking of white chris

nas. there is all sorts of displays. folks in the count reap deck the halls with colorful sights and sounds. this is different entirely. why one woman said the decorations could help her find a job. >> thousands celebrating with the ones they love. and now generous americans are shipping in to make sure they all have a merry christmas.

>> wish you could see them huving to the tune. little taste of the home for men and women serving in afghanistan this christmas. they deserve it. the marine corp released the video. chefs preparing the christmas dinner and they are working hard to put that meal together. they want to bringg holiday share to heros far from home. >> christmas came early for troops in south. they were arriving home i want it to change and me not be here.

all i have to do is with the fiance and family. that's good enough. >> welcome home. they are expected home next we. it is something that americans should view this chris mass. take a moment to give thanks . and say a prayer.

they are struggling to make end's meet. on a way now that we can had. merry christmas and go to see you. for so many, who gave so much. they are in need. the unemployment rate is around 11 percent. and putting a strain on the charity ands. that being sad, charity are still giving. and it is for my kids. >> they are men and women and children who sacrificed and served our country this holiday season. so many that have given so much are in need. >> people got to save every penny they have now adays. >> he's fighting cance

cwe life paycheck to paycheck. if not forififts and food there would be no christmas. >> i haven't been able to help moy family out. we served 150 families alone. and it is a quarter of a million. operation home frond has seen a feed. they usually donate to the charity. this year they are lining up to get the things for their kids .

it is a small gesture of thanks. it took place in six bases. and folks are giving in light of the holiday season. >> there is a heart warming family reunion just in time for chriss mas. that is our top story here in america. >> it was illinois. six year old said she asked santa to bring her daddy home

and she got her wish. the army back from a year long tour of duty and surrounding her with a bouquet of floulers. they are calling the family reunion a christmas miracle. >> georgia if you are looking for a job you have to put your name out there. >> my frish hr job. liz, linked in. shy used 500 lights and hopes her future boss is watching. look at the santa clock look alike south of the gigi stone

and footing the bill. this is not yourr gram maplay ride. he around the block. they took the spin around town. they are helping the american chris nat make a comback. it is an american tradition.

and they are the only ones available in the u.s.. and the smaller and sweeter chest nut could be on the verge of a comback. they are tried to save the all but extent american chest nut tree . >> we lost four billion and we are too young to have remembered them. they were the dominant tree in the eastern forest. it was 60 percent of the forest were wiped out by a blit introduced from childa. they priveded food to the earliest pion ear and wood for homes and children. >> light resistant chinese chest nut with the taller american version. these show promising ruments. but many are still suscept sibble to the disease.

>> if is a fungus and starves the tree. researchers hope to use the best 15 to create the next generation. >> only thing we want from the chinese trees is the blightt resistance genetics. everything else we want from the american tree. >> there will be a small percentage of genetic material. and if the restoration program is successful. it will take several decades before the trees provide a source of lumber and a holiday delicacy. david lye lye miller. "eyewitness news". and he is the busiest man in the world. you know who he is. santa claus busy on a trip around the world and norad following his every move. that's next.

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>> the question is where is he? santa clause is on the move delivering present to boys and girls across the globe. kris kringle is currentlyy in edin burg . norad said they received a record 4000 telephone calls from children lookking for santa and they have liked the santa behook book page. and setting a record. updating the top story. former house speaker newt gingrich saying he will start in an aggressive campaign after the tit remembered that rick perry will not be on the

primary bell on the. -- ballot. >> calvin coolige turned on the lightts for the first national christmas tree. it was hauled in from vermont. 48 feet tall. the so called community tree and also the first white house tree to decorated electric lights . since then it is been a presidential tradition . and 88 years ago today. that's how fox -- and fox stay right where you are and keept