i am anna kooiman in for heather childers. >> i am ainsley earhardt.e are going to begin with a fox news alert. extreme weather touting our country. a u.s. airways flight forced to make a landing because of a hail storm. it cracked the plane's windshield. >> in delaware a tornado leaving a trail of damage there. homes torn apart and reduced to piles of wood. >> having a hard time seeing out they' their windows. the hail makes it look like a strin spring snowstorm. >> hello everybody. severe weather pummelling portions of the country yesterday and today. in the carolinas and mexico and western parts of texas we could be looking at more large hail and strong winds and tornadoes in these areas. thunderstorms are firing up this afternoon and evening hours. as we head into the afternoon the first half of the weekend we have a holiday weekend and across texas and mexico we could be seeing strong to severe thunderstorms. heads up if you live in san angelo and lubbock, texas. you could be looking at severe weather on saturday and sunday. it could be a very slo

anna kooiman takes a look inside. >> we have a very tragic alert for you now.an incredible plane crash into the world trade center. >> very few could forget where they were september 11th, 2001. here beneath the ground that once held the twin towers memories of horror, confusion and heroism live. >> the innocent who died that day did what we do every day, simply get up in the morning and go to work. >> there has been an explosion in world trade 1, that's the other building. it looks like a plane struck it. it is horrible. >> it affected our patriotism and faith that day but american flags flew high, who can forget the cross in steel. >> 10,000 artifacts in the north tower. a melted phone from the pentagon, the staircase telling stories of survival. frantic civilians fleeing from the towers before they collapsed. the entire crew of firefighters from ladder 3 responding died inside when the north tower fell. this watch belonging to one of the heroic passengers who over took the terrorist on flight 93. >> so many faces vanished, they posted signs after calling hos

. >> our own anna kooiman is outside the september 11 museum which is set to be dedicated today. elisabeth, brian and steven. good morning to etch at home. in a sense it's a set of artifacts within an arrestty -- artifact. president obama will be inç attendance at the ceremony as the gallery will be unveiled. >> we have a very tragic alert for you right now. an incredible plane crash into the world trade center. very few can forget where they were the morning of september 11, 2001. and here, beneath the ground that once held the n andtowers, memories of heroism relived. >> the innocent who died that day did what we do every day. simply get up in the morning and go to work. >>ç there's been an explosion at world trade 1. that's the other building. it looks like a plane struck it. it's horrible. >> the terrorists tested our patriotism and faith that day but the american flag flew high and who can forget the cross forged in steel. more than 10,000 artifacts. the antenna from the tower. the staircase telling stories of survival. frantic civilians fleeing from the towers before they

i'm anna kooiman. this is "fox and friends." when was the president the night p-i? nobody seems to know, but the white house visitor logs may reveal the answer. the details straight ahead. >>> and vice president joe biden with an interesting response to an immigration protest. we'll do that, too. >> really? the secret plan the white house may have been hinting about. >>> and from a dark horse to kentucky derby champion. california chrome taking the top prize. the incredible story that all started with a horse nobody wanted. a few thousand dollars. "fox and friends" begins right now. >>> welcome in to "fox and friends." >> it's early may here in new york city. and it is beautiful. we're celebrating spring. >> even if it it is a little early. >> did you watch the horse race? >> no, i was sleeping. >> i watched yesterday with my son for the first time. i had him pick a horse, i picked a horse. his came in dead last. >> i came in three minutes late and missed it. >> all afternoon it's the buildup. >> it's

i'm anna kooiman in for elisabeth hasselbeck. we begin with a fox news alert. a health scare for rocker brett michaels, why he was rushed off stage and sent straight to the e.r. >> v.a. secretary eric shinseki about to speak this morning as more democrats are calling for him to step down, but one democrat says hey, in florida, everything is just fine. >> i get my reconnaissance in florida. i can tell you we're doing fine in florida. >> guess what? we've done some reconnaissance in florida, and congresswoman, you're wrong. you're about to hear the evidence against that statement coming up. >> it's one of the best pranks you'll ever see. this guy is blindfolded and thinks he's about to bungee off a bridge. little does he know what will happen next. and if you stay with our show, you will find out what happens next. it is friday, and according to every study that steve and anna have done, mornings are indeed better with friends. >>> hi, it's susan somers and you're watching "fox & friends." i watch it every morning of my life. ♪ ♪ >

i'm anna kooiman a shakeup at the white house.t, carney out, two top administration employees looking for a new job this morning. are the problems in washington bigger than two men. we will take a look. >> phil mickelson being investigated by the fbi. while you were sleeping the feds have come knocking for the master's champion. do they have a case? we have the breaking details on this story. >> first it was working moms then gwyneth paltrow setting her sites on the troops saying being a celebrity is like fighting a war. our hero green beret had a different take on it what he to say the privileged actress coming up. "fox & friends" hour two coming up. >> hi, this is alan alda you are watching "fox & friends," sometimes me, too. i'm a friend. >> thank you, alan. >> that's the spirit. >> welcome in to "fox & friends" on this saturday morning. >> final day in may. abk it is so nice to see you. >> happy to have you back. did is you have a nice memorial day weekend? >> it was incredible. caught some trout. >> we have a jam backed show,

i'm anna kooiman. a fox news alert, new shocking details of what happened after a hot air balloon collided with power lines and burst into flames. two of the victims have been identified while crews search for a third. a live report straight ahead. >>> and brand new members of benghazi's select committee vowing to deliver justice finally. >> the american people want to know the truth about what happened that night in the early hours of the next day. they want to know the truth. and we owe the truth to them. >> the democrats agree. will they even participant? we'll have the latest on that coming up. >>> if you disagree with common core and you are a right extremist, so does caring about your child's education make you a bigot? we'll tell you who said those words. not me. "fox and friends weekend" begins right now. >> i love you, mom. >> love you, mom. good morning. >> it is mother's day. >> happy mother's day, everyone. a live look down vacant sixth avenue while people are hopefully spending time with t

. >> i am anna kooiman here for ainsley earhardt.l testimony a retired general said he knew early on it was a terror attack not a protest. >> all this as the white house keeps trying to spin the smoking gun e-mails. >>> if they thought benghazi was behind them won the e-mail that came out this week we spent a lot of time talking about. the top air force general the state department headed by hillary clinton couldn't have done more to save the ambassador and others killed. >> what prevented you from doing that? >> it is not what they did it was what they didn't do. they didn't come forward with stronger requests for action. >> they also requested what ended up being bogus talking points which ended up being an anti islamic video. at the white house briefing the spokesman was bombarded with questions about this. >> he has been very open about this. >> in response to bogus partisan claims by reporters about what had happened to the compilation of talking points around the benghazi attack we produced that material publically which showed

i'm anna kooiman in for elisabeth hasselbeck. we begin with a fox news alert. health scare for rocker brett michaels, why he was rushed off stage and sent straight to the e.r. >> v.a. secretary eric shinseki about to speak this morning as more democrats are calling for him to step down, but one democrat says hey, in florida, everything is just fine. >> i get my reconnaissance in florida. i can tell you we're doing fine in florida. >> guess what? we've done some reconnaissance in florida, and congresswoman, you're wrong.

i'm anna kooiman in place of elisabeth hasselbeck. >>> a devastating new waiting -- new report shows lists are real and the costs are deadly. >> i told you we didn't document the numbers. >> this morning one man is being targeted. we are live in washington. >> is edward snowden a hero or a traitor? you may change your mind about him after you hear his

anna kooiman is here with more about how they are fighting back. >> cell phone videos shows chaos inhe hallways after finding out several students were sited for violating the dress code policy. listen. >> more than 160 students were sent home during the random dress code crack down. the violations included piercings, large belt buckles open towed shoes and un shirts. the policy has been in place all year long but students say this is the first time it has been n enforced. >> they are enforcing the years. to not do that and now they want to enforce it. >> officials say the dress code promote a safe and orderly learning environment. they will protest the policies for the remaining weeks of school by showing up to school in violation of the rules. there's a movement to get the dress code repealed using a change.org petition which has over 400 signatures. >> if that's true they haven't enforced it all year long why do it the last couple weeks. >> thank you. nice to see you. >>> legendary radio host casey kasem was never in danger. he was just on vacation? police now saying the 82-year-o

i'm anna kooiman. he said he was mad as hell. but critics say they are not buying it lashing out at him and the white house. >> he's mad as hell because he was exposed. he's mad because he would have reacted a year ago. >> the latest over the war of words on the scandal. >>> segregation of public schools has been barred since brown, but in too many of our school districts, significant divisions persist and segregation has reoccurred. >> is that an america you recognize in more from the attorney general's commencement speech coming up. >>> and history in the making. >> and california chrome did it! >> california chrome captured the second leg of the triple crown. the horse nobody wanted on the cusp of greatness. could he get the triple crown? "fox and friends" begins right now. >> hey, everybody. good morning. are you guys sore today? >> totally sore. >> we all walked in like old men this morning. hey, tucker, how are you? >> i had my russian masseuse fix me up. i want to say welcome to sophia. she was

i'm anna kooiman in for elisabeth hasselbeck. we begin with a fox news alert.king the country. one sink hole the size of a city block and more water on the day. we have tips you need to survive a flash flood. >> tension in the white house has the administration scrambeling e-mails linking the white house to a benghazi coverup. >> why did it take a court case for you to release this? >> i can say this again and again, this document was not about tkpwepbgz.

i'm anna kooiman in for elisabeth hasselbeck. >>> the president returning from a surprise trip to afghanistan where he told the troops their health is his focus. >> helping our wounded warriors and veterans isn't just a promise. it's a sacred obligation. >> the first conversations with my russian counterpart -- >> this morning we're hearing from the nation's highest-ranking military officer breaking from the president. his demand for accountability at the v.a. and what it means for secretary shinseki. >> they tried to stop him but it was too late. this morning how elliot rodger's parents tried to stop their son's murderous rampage and how the teen was able to convince police he wasn't a threat. >> this top prospect hit his very first home run. >> back at the track. it is gone! the first home run of the season. >> but there's a twist. you won't believe who was there to catch it at the time. so who is he? and why did that -- why was that so special? we'll find out. "fox & friends" begins right now. ♪ ♪ >> the 48th and 6th "fox & fr

i'm anna kooiman in for elisabeth hasselbeck.t. a late night showdown in washington after a devastating new report shows the v.a. waiting lists are real. >> how did you not find them? you were there. >> i did find them. >> how many were on the list? you told me you didn't look at this list. >> i told you we didn't document the numbers. >> we are live in washington, d.c. with the late-breaking details. >>> and the president didn't even mention the v.a. scandal in his speech at west point, but he did have time to say this. >> that spirit of cooperation needs to energize the global effort to combat climate change. >> of course. so how exactly is our military going to combat climate change? we're going to talk about that. >>> and i'm having eggs for breakfast this morning. the reason why i'm bulking up can only be found on this show. unless somebody is doing a show exactly like us on another show. mornings are better with friends. >>> that was a good tease. it looked like you were just having a healthy breakfast, if you like raw eggs

i'm anna kooiman in for elisabeth hasselbeck. >>> the president returning from a surprise trip to afghanistan troops their health is his focus. >> helping our wounded warriors and veterans isn't just a promise. it's a sacred obligation. >> the first conversations with my russian counterpart -- >> this morning we're hearing from the nation's highest-ranking military officer breaking from the president. his demand for

i'm anna kooiman. it's the work of a madman.-driven shooter. and this morning we are learning more about what led up to the rampage and how it could have been prevented. >>> then moving to take the v.a. out of the government's hands, veterans health care just expanded to private hospitals. and as our nation's heroes wait, there are 14 bills to clean up the system collecting dust on harry reid's desk. so what's the hold

anna kooiman joins us in the studio with more on this amazing story. >> do i have everyone'sç attention the knot in a beach front ceremony. as the wedding party posed for pictures they saw a small boat overturned. without thinking twice the two groomsmen swung into action to save the fishermen's life. the entire rescue was caught on camera by wedding photographers on the beach as well as a drone camera taking aerials of the ceremony. after pulling the man to safety the groomsmen returned forç photos, this time in their skivvies. the bride said she didn't mind them getting the attention. the fisherman was a bit shocked and exhausted but said to be doing okay this morning. the bride and groom are on their nine-day honeymoon in fiji. >> that made for great after-pictures though. before the reception, hopefully they got dressed again. >> hopefully not. >> that story gets better and better. thanks so much. food stamps for guns? one lawmaker thinks so. >>> going, going, gone. whereç this massive sink hole opened up in the middle of a busy street. >>> time now to take a look at the good, the

i'm anna kooiman.been identified while crews search for a third. a live report straight ahead. >>> and brand new members of benghazi's select committee vowing to deliver justice finally. >> the american people want to know the truth about what happened that night in the early hours of the next day. they want to know the truth. and we owe the truth to them.

i'm anna kooiman. he said he was mad as hell.because he was exposed. he's mad because he would have reacted a year ago. >> the latest over the war of words on the scandal. >>> segregation of public

he passed away. >> anna kooiman in for elisabeth hasselbeck.e'll be back tomorrow. >> there was epstein, washington and barberino. >> you tune to a news channel for the news, and for that we turn to heather nauert. >> we've got breaking news from the south. parts of it we're talking about could be weather related. we begin with a fox news alert. there was a gas explosion and it hit a florida jail leaving two inmates dead this morning. more than 100 prisoners and corrections officers have been hurt. this happened in pensacola, florida. the explosion inside the jail central booking area caused part of it to collapse. no word on what causedç the blast but that area has been hit with heavy flooding. we'll keep you posted. >>> millions of folks across the east coast are in the grip of a storm that just won't quit. relentless rain in pensacola, florida, causing this road to collapse, swallowing a truck. the driver inside that truck managed to make it out believe. mobile, alabama, an elderly woman was one of those who had to be rescued. fire fighters

i'm anna kooiman. this is "fox and friends." when was the president the night p-i? and vice president joe biden with an interesting response to an immigration protest. we'll do that, too. >> really? the secret plan the white house may have been hinting about. >>> and from a dark horse to kentucky

i'm anna kooiman. we do begin with a fox news alert.caught on camera as a hot air balloon collides with a power line bursting into flames. three people on bored now missing as authorities search for its wreckage. the breaking details as they unfold. >> new veterans affairs bombshell breaks overnight. new emails reveal that a employees at a v.a. hospital in wyoming were instructed to manipulate patient records. guess who suffered in the veterans. guess who knew? the head of the v.a. we have details coming up. >> criminal offense for a

i'm anna kooiman, phil mickelson being investigated by the fbi? the feds have come knocking for the masters champion but do they have a case? we vat breaking details. >> general eric shinseki is out but did he he didn't know this was coming? >> this was elaborate theater we saw this morning and all the scripts were glin advance. >> the scripts was written a long time ago and did the white house take responsibility? they said they did, but did they? >> plus, is the president giving football a bad wrap? this legendary coach thinks

i'm anna kooiman. fires continue to rage in california. but amidst the ashes a prayer is answered. the fire line just feet from a singer's home. >> second in command at veterans affairs stepping down. turns out he was going to retire anyway. latest chapter in fake outrage and zero accountability in the scandal. stay tuned. >> wisconsin dad says his kindergarten daughter is being bullied so dad he needs to take out a restraining order on a 5-year-old. is that necessary or going too far? we

i'm anna kooiman. we do begin with a fox news alert. terrifying moments caught on camera as a hot air balloon collides with a power line bursting into flames. three people on bored now missing as authorities search for its wreckage. the breaking details as they unfold. >> new veterans affairs bombshell breaks overnight. new emails reveal that a employees at a v.a. hospital in wyoming were instructed to manipulate patient records. guess who suffered in the veterans. guess who knew? the head of the v.a. we have details coming up. >> criminal offense for a kindergarten for bullying. misdemeanor for five-year-olds slammed with a crime. is this a good idea or gone too far? "fox & friends" begins right now. >> good morning, everyone. it's megan mcdonald from "fox & friends." i want to wish my mom a happy mother's day. >> that's so nice. one of our glorious producers. >> megan is one of the great people on is show. >> happy mother's day. we have great mother's day weekend lined up for you. >> happy mother's d

i'm anna kooiman. it's the work of a madman. chilling surveillance video as people run and duck for cover from a revenge-driven shooter. and this morning we are learning more about what led up to the rampage and how it could have been prevented. >>> then moving to take the v.a. out of the government's hands, veterans health care just expanded to private hospitals. and as our nation's heroes wait, there are 14 bills to clean up the system collecting dust on harry reid's desk. so what's the hold up? >>> and sorry kids, no playing outside. that's the order from one apartment complex. it's all for safety, but shouldn't we let kids be kids and not have to play inside? "fox and friends" begins right now. >>> and let's get right to that fox news alert. we are learning more today about the deadly shooting rampage near the university of california santa barbara. the gunman identified as 22-year-old elliot rodger laying out his disturbing plans talking about slaughtering sorority girls that have denied him in the past. that video has sinc

i'm anna kooiman.lled in benghazi, will we finally get justice? >> i have evidence that not only are they hiding it, there is an intent to hide it. >> latest on this benghazi bombshell. >> and caught on camera. media bias at its most outrageous. >> see what you are writing down there you just wrote down blah blah blah for everything that joe ray said. she respected woman why are you writing blah blah bla

i'm anna kooiman. almost two years after four americans were killed in benghazi, will we finally get justice? >> i have evidence that not only are they hiding it, there is an intent to hide it. >> latest on this benghazi bombshell. >> and caught on camera. media bias at its most outrageous. >> see what you are writing down there you just wrote down blah blah blah for everything that joe ray said. she respected woman why are you writing blah blah blah on your note bad. >> you thought it was bad in the press corps. this video will blow your mind. >> that's what my wife writes down when i talk is that wrong? ben affleck banned for life from a popular casino. wait until you see why. what was he doing there, batman? "fox & friends" right now. ♪ ♪ >> what is that from? that's the fox news trumpeter. >> the fastest two minutes in sports. >> the kentucky derby. >> why aren't threw? >> ainsley earhardt has on the bonnet this year. >> she is allergic to horses. can you smell the horses? i love this time of the y

anna kooiman here to tell us all about that.e. ♪ ♪ >>> quick headlines now. the navy wants to exempt on base fast food workers from the president's federal minimum wage increase. they will make a public plea today echoing fears from around the country that raising the pay rate will force the restaurant out of business. >>> republican senator marco rubio visiting new hampshire, his first stop in an early voting state in more than a year. so far rubio keeping quiet on his prospects so i should whisper thisç story. >> it's out of the bag. it used to be as a boy scout the coolest thing you could learn was to build a camp fire. >> now the scouts are learning to build robots. anna kooiman is here to tell us how they're doing. >> yes. they are evolving with the times. the boy scouts of america say 75% of america's fastest growing careers require significant cowork in s, but 15% of kids aren't ready so they're trying to bridge that gap and even allowing some girls in on the action. watch this. >> reporter: robots, you see them in the m

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i'm anna kooiman. fires continue to rage in california. but amidst the ashes a prayer is answered. the story behind this photo showing the fire line just feet from a singer's home. >> second in command at veterans affairs stepping down. turns out he was going to retire anyway. latest chapter in fake outrage and zero accountability in the scandal. stay tuned. >> wisconsin dad says his kindergarten daughter is being bullied so dad he needs to take out a restraining order on a 5-year-old. is that necessary or going too far? we will debate. "fox & friends" hour one starts right now pet zell when you think of toughness you think of queen. the spartan rage is on the plaza this morning. whole challenge including climbing ropes and diving through fire. >> we will not be diving through fire or having any spears thrown through us. >> we'll be competing some more effectively than others. throughout the show we will each humiliate yourselves. >> anna vs. tucker this morning. >> that is not even close. lay your mon

i'm anna kooiman. we begin with a fox news alert.spree on a major college campus. at least seven people are dead. what we know about the suspect's motive. why he might have been targeting sorority girls for revenge. >> and good morning, i'm mike in for tucker, this memorial day weekend, one of our marines is locked up inside a mexican jail. and the wrong turn that landed him in there. i think anybody would miss this turn. so why hasn't he been freed? brand new details this morning. >> and maverick's owner mark cuban labeled a bigot for all prejudice, sports commentator rushing to his defense and now he is being called a sell out. >> but when i say i don't give a damn, i can't even -- that does it no justice. i stand by everything that i said yesterday. >> that is just a fraction of the sound bite. we are going to play the whole thing for new just moments. so is hour three of "fox & friends," it begins right now. >> this is fozzy bear. >> and this is kermit the frog, and you are watching "fox & friends." [rooster crowing] >> kermit th

. >> anna kooiman has been on the story.e and signs that this was going to happen. >> yeah. potentially. he fought corruption and crime on the tv show "the shield". >> please! >> someone grabs your weapon. do you see all these people around you? look at me! you're trying to kill one of them or you trying to kill one of us? >> this morning actor michael jace waking up hyped bars, accused of shooting his wife to death with his two young sons in the house. according to tmz, he confessed to the crime. and now there are new reports about a possible motive. the couple apparently arguing over money before gun shots were fired. court records show jace was $500,000 in debt after filing for bankruptcy back in 2011. it's also not the first time jace faced accusations of domestic violence. the actor reportedly once threatened to kill his ex-wife if she fought for visitation rights of their son. close friend of his ex-wife also said he assaulted his ex multiple times. otherrier we talked to a former nypd detective who was looking into th