he said there is no kennedy code. >> i think that was joe kennedy speaking the truth. that is his belief. i think we have every reason to believe what he has to say. >> ted kennedy jr. thought he broke the code. janet: hillary clinton is seeing her numbers is new hampshire and iowa below bernie sanders. she' s doing more interviews she' s moving to the left of sanders on gun control. had said in new hampshire. >> the gun industry and gun sellers are the only business in america that is totally free of liability for their behavior. >> in iowa. there weren' t 20,000 people at bernie sanders rally this week. i went there and i found that out. she has always been to the left of bernie sanders on control. that should tell you everything. >> it is a low hanging fruit. but she has always been there. ed: marco rubio is this week' s new shiny object among establishment republicans. he' s climbing in the polls, he' s stood out in debates. now that the spotlight and scrutiny will be focused on him, what do you see happening? >> i think it' s is more about jeb bush fan marco rubio.

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. >>> joe kennedy became the subject of a school investigation when someone posted a photo of his team praying after the game. he was ordered not to lead players in prayer. he complied. now the center for religious freedom is fighting on his behalf. they claim he is praying in private abbey not bound by school policy because the game is over. the center sent a letter to the district asking them to recind the ban by tonight's game. eel be on "g.m.a." this morning. >> drivers become trapped in their cars as flash floods and mudslides hit southern california. "action news" look right back. (dog) mmm, beneful healthy weight is so good... and low-calorie. keeps me looking good. hey, i get some looks, i hear the whistles. (vo) beneful healthy weight, a delicious, low-calorie meal your dog will love. with wholesome rice, real chicken, and accents of vegetables and apples. ñÑ i want a supreme court judge who knows the law. for the past seven years, i've served on pennsylvania's second highest court. and the bar association has given me their very highest rating. i want a judge who understands

. >>> joe kennedy became the subject of a school investigation last month.eone posted a photo of the team gathering after the game praying. the district asked him to stop leading the team in prayer because all coach actions need to be secular. the center for religious freedom is fighting on his behalf claiming he is praying in private because the game has been completed. >> he has no duty under the law to flee the scene. the center sent a letter to the district asking them to recind the ban by tonight's game. if he is fired for praying he plans to sue. >>> two men who admit to gay bashing as part of the plea agreement agree to never set foot in center city ever again. how do you start the day brighter? make the ride smoother? and finish with a smile? you've got this. you've got t.j.maxx. better brands, at prices that help you maxx life! dunkin' donuts' dark roast coffee is deliciously roasted for a bold start and smooth finish. for a limited time, get any medium hot or iced dark roast coffee for 99 cents. >> an 80-year-old crossing guard is facing child porn

the school district told joe kennedy to stop praying on the field, saying it goes against the constitutional mandate for a separation between church and state. but over the weekend, he did it anyway and several players joined him. it' s unclear what the district will do now. >> nothing will stand in our way . i will finish what you started. randy: the newest trailer for "star wars, the force awakens" premiered during monday night football. the trailer kicked off ticket sales in the u.s. online booking sites crashed last night in britain because of high demand. the movie opens december 18. emily: the force is strong with the patriots. wide receiver julian edelman shared this image on his facebook page. he calls it star-pats. you can see coach bill belichick, along with edelman, tom brady, and others. definitely creative. still ahead a sea turtle rescued , off the coast of cape cod. randy: why experts say it may be the cold weather. then new on the eyeopener at 5:00. they are health mistakes that could bring big problems down that's a big bull. i think that's old cyrus. 1800 pounds of do whate

. >> reporter: assistant coach joe kennedy was in the stands not on the sidelines after being suspended with pay on wednesday because he refused to imply with the school district's order to quit praying after games as he did at this recent game. the bremerton school district believes the prayers violate the separation of church and state and could get the district in legal trouble. now, kennedy's lawyer is preparing to file a discrimination lawsuit on his behalf. meanwhile, students and parents have had enough of all the attention being paid to an issue and not the game itself. >> a lot of people aren't thinking about the football game. they are thinking about coach kennedy. i 100% support coach kennedy but i think the media is too much and blown it all out of proportion. >> it all needs to stop. not just the praying but the controversy. let people have freedom of choice what they want to do. >> reporter: this grandfather of a senior player also supported the coach until lawyers got involved. >> i understand what he is doing. and that is his right. but once the school district, if they

. >> reporter: for nine years running this football coach joe kennedy has been leading his players intgame prayers. but when he continued that tradition last friday night, he was violating on order from the district that said, quote: >> i don't want to break the law. and i -- don't want to set a bad example, and i don't want to jeopardize the program we have set up if something goes wrong and we get sued. >> reporter: many players and parents say they support him. >> he shouldn't lose his job for what he practices at the end of the game. >> reporter: and the school district has said it has no plans to fire kennedy, writing in a statement: the conservative liberty institute, a legal defense sfund backing the coach. in a letter to the school district, it says: >> private citizens on the own time have a right to practice their faith, and we think it's very important at liberty institute to protect that right. >> i don't understand how this can be wrong. i'm not establishing religion, i'm not preachy with anybody. >>> 22 people under arrest today after police uncovered a secret tunnel con

i' m scared because of who i am. with congressman joe kennedy. a bill legalizing the rights of restrooms and locker rooms of their choice has been before begin houses 2007, but this year may be different. >> i think having somebody like caitlyn jenner come out and share her story goes a long way educating people about the transgender people are. reporter: opponents were the minority but their message was unwavering. who is five years old. it is fair to her to allow a 50-year-old man who decides to identify as a woman or someone who is just taking advantage of the lot to go in? are anywhere else that is occurring. where an individual tried to use the guise of gender identity protections as a defense to criminal conduct. reporter: one legislator challenged her asking her about confuse children. >> the only people' s rights we are thinking about are the rights of the transgender folks. i appreciate that. but what about those rights? what about the parents that are concerned, what do we say? reporter: four years of the laws were changed mandating tra

. >> reporter: assistant coach joe kennedy was back praying thursday night.ut he prayed from the stands not from the field. >> i never wanted any legal stuff. i didn't want any problems. i just wanted to give thanks for my team out there. >> reporter: the school district suspended kennedy the day before after he repeatedly ignored a school mandate. >> i don't understand why america has come to this, when i thought it was so pure and -- hopefully we'll get it straightened out. >> reporter: this group of self-described satanists were there too, protesting kennedy's practice. the debate has even reached capitol hill. >> protecting one coach's right to pray, protects every person's right to pray. >> reporter: in the stands the opinion was more mixed. >> i support his right to pray. everybody has the right to pray. it's a just not the right venue. >> separation of church and state, i get that, but that's not really not what he is doing. >> he is not forcing prayer on the kids. he is just doing it on his own, and if the kids want to join in, i think that's perfectl

joe kennedy was put on paid leave wednesday because of his decision to keep praying after each game despite the distribute distribute's orders to stop . >>> i am willing to take this as far as it goes to defend the rights of the constitution. until the end. if it comes back one way or another, i fought the good fight. >> anchor: the larger an unusual crowd almost every exits pressed support i'm few seemed frustrated the attention is taking away from the players on their senior night . >>> it should have never came to this . >> reporter: in the fourth quarter came the arrival of the satanic temple of seattle who wanted their beliefs welcomed as well . >>> we just want to meet the students that invited us out here and show we support them in doing that but we'll leave peace peaceably as they want us to . >> reporter: they left before the end of game and before coach kennedy need down from his seat in the front of the bleachers, bowed his head and prayed. >> reporter: kennedy and lawyers say his rights are being violated. they plan to take legal action against the school district . >> anchor:

several players came over to hug coach joe kennedy before the game, but a group of satanists also showedeir support for the school's decision. they said it was an effort to keep church and state separate. >>> the intersection of prayer and hollywood back in the headlines. >> actress leah remini is again taking on scientology in her new book and she sat down with abc's dan harris for an exclusive preview. >> reporter: long before she was tv riotty starring on the hit cbs sit-com "the king of queens," >> do you have to build yourself up by tearing me down? >> yes. >> reporter: leah remini was a child who joined scientology at the behest of her mother who are to use church terminology, brought her daughter into the faith and put her on course. >> what does that mean go on course? >> learn how to apply the techniques of scientology to yourself and others. >> so for a kid who was always looking around cparing herself to other people to be part of a faith where you had a mission to save -- >> the planet save the planet. >> reporter: that must have been a big deal. >> yes. and because scientolo

joe kennedy as put on paid leave wednesday because of his decision to keep praying after each game despite the distribute distribute's orders to stop. >>> i'm willing to take this as far as it goes to defend the rights and constitution, you know, until the end. if it comes back one way or another, i fought the good fight. >>> the larger than unusual crowd at this game, almost everyone expressed support for kennedy am few parents seemed frustrated the controversy is taking attention away from the players . >>> it should is never came to this . >> reporter: in the fourth quarter came the arrival of a group for the satanic temple of seattle who say they showed up at the request of several students and teachers who wanted their beliefs welcomed as well . >>> we wanted to meet the students that invited us out here and show we support them in doing that. . >> reporter: they left before the end of the game and before coach kennedy need down from his seat in the front of the bleachers, bowed his head and prayed. >>> amen! so that coach is very upset. he is pursuing his legal options options. we're

. >> the fight for faith continues in washington as the craze the football coach joe kennedy is forcedwatch players on the side lines last night. the district put him on paid leave before paying for his t - praying for his team. >> i am not used to being on this side i am used to being beside them. >> it is something they have always done after games. >> it was never like we were forced to pray with him. he never said hey let's go pray. we took it on ourselves. >> they warned him several times as an employee he could not pray on the field after games at all. they said this is a personnel matter that read in part while they appreciate kennedy's positive contributions to the football program they were liable for violating the state legislative race for students and others. many disagree with the district's decision. >> he is not hurting anybody asking anybody to play with him. who is it hurting? always adult bickering over all of this. what are we showing our children? >> he is trying to teach the players they have to shatand up for what they believe in. >> i am willing to take this as f

>> joe kennedy has been praying after games since 2008.st became an issue this year when somebody complained. i got to tell you, he has a lot of support in the community. >> dan, what are we hearing from school strict? >> a district official would not return our calls but they did put out a four-page letter explaining their action. it was obviously written bay lawyer and brings up past federal court rulings which said football fields could not be used as places for religious expression, and another one that said coaches could not even neil or bow their headed as players prayed after a game. the letter said in part, the district cannot allow an employee while still on duty to engage in religious display. a reasonable observer i aware of that context would perceive as district endorsement ofion. kennedy's lawyer says that interpretation is absurd because it would prevent a youish course from wearing a yamaka or a muslim coach to take his prayer rug where someone can't see it. >> major star trying to use magic to sell heir home. they're tryin

joe kennedy was told not to lead his team in prayer. the public school district is saying it violated the separation of church and state. >> we'll give you a closet to go hide in. i am a taxpayer. this is my community. my kids go to that school. you're telling me i can't do this? >> earlier the coach's lawyer said they are ready to school the -- sue the school district. >> she is tapping into her creative juices. to break up a fight she challenged the teens to a danceoff. if she won the teens would have to leave the area. i'm patricia stark and now back to "red eye." >> welcome back. to to find out what we got wrong on the "red eye" news deck. >> how are you down there? >> it is a little breezy up here tonight. >> debate stuff. it was a tough night for jeb bush. not really though. he got to tell the world he was 7-0 in fantasy football. >> he is bragging of the. >> jeb said he is not a per former. he is a doer. you have to do when you are running for president. explain ben carson. >> he is an under performer. perhaps the vitamins help.

. >>> massachusetts congressman joe kennedy had his chance to question volkswagen about its emissions cheating scandal today. we first told but this last month. volkswagen admitted to the epa that the cards had hidden software installed to cheat on emissions tests. the company is the software in four cylinder diesel vehicles from model years 2009 to 2015. volkswagen's president told congress its executive just learned about the software last month and that a couple of engineers are behind the scandal >> a deliver a patient asked for doctors say forced them to kick him out. soup, >>> they jumped into action to help save her life. >> reporter: john merazzi is the custodian in everett but on tuesday he got another title. >> i saw her point at her throat and grabbed both of her hands and started doing this. to me that's the universal sign for i can't breathe. >> reporter: a piece of a chip got stuck in mckayla's throat. >> i was super scared that i would die. >> reporter: the third-grader put her hands to her throat and john came to the rescue. >> immediately, i ran over to her and i star

joe kennedy play after -- pray after the game and it is not mandatory.en the opposing teams will join in sometimes. at first the school district was fine at this. now some people have filed a complaint about this. the district is recently sent out a letter essentially telling kennedy to stop praying. his attorney says the coach is perfectly within his rights. it's obviously a free country and it is not mandatory. we've got a lot of feedback on facebook as a result. vanessa wrote in "nice job. never, ever be ashamed to pray." he disagrees. "he should be removed immediately." curious to what you guys have to say. we love hearing your comments. you can go to our facebook page. you can join the conversation there. coming up at 4:00, the new was fighter jet. we will show you the new at 35. you will not believe how long the military has been working on this plane. alison: me a medal of honor recipient. we will look at his heroism in afghanistan when we first met him in 2012. afghanistan when we first met him in 2012. abc 7 news a okay. so everyone is saying, "

>> boehner did announce today he now plans to stay on as speaker >>> massachusetts congressman joe kennedy had his chance to question volkswagen about its today. we first told but this last month. volkswagen admitted to the epa that the cards had hidden software installed to cheat on emissions tests. the company is the software in four cylinder diesel vehicles from model years 2009 to 2015. volkswagen's president told congress its executive just learned about the software last month and that a couple of engineers are behind the scandal >> a deliver a patient asked for doctors say forced them to kick him out. soup, song: "that's life" song: "that's life" song: "that's life" p song: "that'splife" that's life. you diet. you exercise. and if you still need help lowering your blood sugar... ...this is jardiance. along with diet and exercise, jardiance works around the clock to lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. it works by helping your body to get rid of some of the sugar it doesn't need through urination. this can help you lower blood sugar and a1c. and although it's not for wei

a school district in washington state threatening to fire high school football coach joe kennedy if hep praying after games. he joined us on fox and friends earlier this month to explain why his faith is worth the fight. >> it's something i kind of made an agreement with my personal faith and with god that this is something that i was going to do and i was going to give him the glory after every single game. >> for years the former marine combat veteran would walk to the 50 yard line and pray. over the years players and coaches from both teams would join him voluntarily. >>> a brand new push to make high school football a safer sport. american academy of pediatrics recommending zero tolerance for illegal head-first hits and urging teams to have athletic trainers on the sidelines for all games. doctors suggesting offering non-tackle games as an alternative. over the weekend 17-year-old andre smith became the seventh high school athlete to die from a football-related injury this year. >>> it is one of the most prestigious schools in the country. according to cornell's student newspaper,

we told you about joe kennedy earlier this month we talked about leading his players in prayer after each game, they were voluntarily and not mandatory, he was told by the school district he would be fired if he kept it up and he did. >> that is equivalent of telling a coach they can't wear a yamaka. >> the district maintains it's a violation of a student's right tos initiate with them. the coach says he chooses to play and the players simply choose to join him. >>> a flap over two fines handed over to two pittsburgh steelers players supporting causes personal to them because it had to do with the loss of their mother. first deangelo williams, his eye black says find the cure in honor of breast cancer awareness, williams lost his mother to breast cancer and he has worn it for yours and they slapped him with a violation of $5700 and hested the right to wear pink accessories and was denied by the league. now, here is the second case, corner back, william gay, was fined the same amount for wearing purple cleats for domestic violence awareness, his mother was killed by his stepfather whe

washington state has been suspended for leading his team in prayer on the field after games the warned joe kennedy not to engage in overt public religious displays on duty. kennedy refused to comply. the district claimed it had to act to protect itself against any liability for violating the state and constitutional rights of students or others. his client may sue the school district. >>> much more news straight ahead. in the next half hour, the search is on for a man who police say tried to rape a young girl. new details coming in as we hear from a neighbor. >> plus, a police officer arrested. what he is accused of doing outside of a restaurant while he was off duty and three years rebuild. okay. so everyone is saying, "hey! you gotta get fios!" but why? why fios? well fios is a 100 percent fiber optic network, so you can get 100% out of all your devices. whatever speed you need, fios has it. so if you need more streaming for more devices, fios gives you options with the fastest internet and wi-fi available from 50 to 500 mpbs. you can upload your favorite videos up to 5x faster than cable. plus

high school football coach joe kennedy defying the washington state school district, that told him hee has put on administrative leave last night, coach joe still held that prayer with his team. in the mean time, satanists crashed the game wearing black robes, and chanting against his christian beliefs. coach kennedy joined us earlier on "fox & friends" to talk more about his fight for his faith. >> you're fighting and it's not always pretty and it's painful, and it does cause pain. and you know, one of the things that i learned while i was in the marines for 20 years, that you know, the fight for freedom comes at a high cost. i will fight for the constitution, and rights of all americans, and definitely for my own, and my own personal faith. >> liberty institute now plans on filing a discrimination lawsuit over his suspension. calling it a hostile employment action. >>> and this is a touching moment that you are going to love. this viral photo shows a missouri police officer taking a moment to pay his respects to old glory. the runner you can see holding the flag is part of team red,

last month the school district ordered assistant coach joe kennedy to stop praying after games, sayingion of church and state, but on friday night kennedy went to the 50-yard line and knelt down by himself. he was soon joined by team members, players from the other side and a group of supporters. he says the support overwhelmed him, and then he said this: >> i'm going to be bold in my faith, and i'm going to fight the good fight, and i want to set that example for every one of the kids if you believe in something, it doesn't matter if it's popular. if you think it's right, follow the process and do what you have to do. kennedy: all right. bremerton lost that night, and i have to wonder has his, has his fight become a distraction for the team and the school, charles? >> absolutely not. i think it was beautiful. i got goose bumps just looking at it. it's a beautiful thing, in my mind. and his prayer is, lord, i thank you for these kids and the blessing you've given me with them. we believe in the game, we believe in competition, and we come into it as rivals and leave as brothers. that's

. >> it was joe kennedy who raised the issue for his uncle ted. you've i got the facts straight there. i remember everything. religion out or in, you can argue all you want, but it helps to be an evangelical or conservative catholic in iowa. we know that. pat robinson almost won out there, huckabee won there. santorum. people who can't win anywhere else win in iowa. perry? >> i think trump is talking about making the wrong case here. i don't think people are for carson because of the sort of tenets seven-day adventist. they want someone devout in their faith. carson talks about his faith all the time. he is very devout. in that way he is in the same huckabee and santorum bucket. trump you can tell is not someone who spends time thinking about religion until this campaign. i think it is a mistake to go after trump. he is not going to win the campaign. >> it's not the affiliation but the devoutness, the fidelity, whether you are a man of faith. sabrina, is that your thinking it helps to be something in iowa? >> absolutely. what it helps to be is soc

. >> the high school assistant coach joe kennedy was back praying thursday night as his team fought foryoff spot, but he prayed from the stands, not the field. >> i never wanted any legal stuff. i didn't want any problem. i just wanted to give things for my team. >> the school system suspended him after he repeatedly ignored a school mandate to stop leading on the field prayers. >> i don't understand the laws, and i don't know why america's come to this, i thought it was so pure. hopefully we'll get it straightened out. >> this group of self described ate tanists were there, protesting kennedy's practice of praying on the field. the debate has reached capitol hill. >> protecting one coaches rights to pray protects every person's right to pray. >> in the stands, the opinion was more mixed. >> i do support his rights to pray. everybody has the right the pray. it's just not the right venue. >> separation of church and state, teaching our kids region not in the classrooms, i understand that. >> if the kids want to join in, i think that's perfectly acceptable. >> his lawyers are with the con

. >> for nine years running, bremerton high school football coach joe kennedy has been leading his playersame prayers. when he continued that tradition last friday night, he was violating an order from the district that said talks with students may not include religious expression, including prayer. >> i don't want to break the law and i don't want to set a bad example for our kids and i never want to jeopardize the program that we've set up, and the taxpayers end up paying for it if something goes hoarably wrong and they get sued. that's not what coaching staffs are supposed to be doing. >> players and parents support him. >> he could lose his job for what he practices at the end of the game. >> the school district has said it has no plans to fire kennedy, writing in a statement, at this time, mr. kennedy's employment status with the school district remains unchanged. the district continues to hope that the district and mr. kennedy can arrive at common understandings. the conservative liberty institute, a legal defense fund, is backing the coach. in a letter to the school district, it say

hiram and joe kennedy, thank you very much.ve not heard back from them yet with a statement. we'll keep you posted as to what happens after he does that tomorrow, saturday, on "fox & friends." >>> meanwhile coming up it's a topic men and women are talking about all over the country. actress jennifer lawrence says when she gets paid less than a guy for the same job, it's her fault. so is it a personal problem? the debate comes up next. >>> but first, on this date in 1878, thomas edison founded the edison electric light bulb company. in 1989, canadian hockey player wayne gretzky broke an nhl record making his 1,851st goal. and in 1991, mariah carey had the number one song in america, talking about our emotions. real cheese people know how to pack uber flavor into ultra thin. sargento ultra thin slices, the same taste, just thinner and 45 calories a slice. that's 45 reasons to layer, fold, mix, match, beg, stack, sneak, peek, tease, taunt, like, love. because real cheese people bite with abandon. hold the sacrifice, no compromise.

seattle area high school football coach joe kennedy has been sidelined for praying on the field. g that community. here's nbc's joe fryer. >> reporter: when the bremerton knights took the field, their assistant coach was benched. joe kennedy watched from the stands like any other fan, but in a way, he was the one with fans. >> i'm just a guy standing up for the constitution, who happens to believe in god and prays. >> kennedy was put on administrative leave for praying on the 50 yard line after games. something he's done for years. >> he said if you want to be in here, join me. if not, it's your decision. i'm not going to force you to be in here. it's your total decision. >> but when the school district learned about the prayers last month, it ordered kennedy to stop, citing supreme court cases the district says students can pray on their own, but it's a constitutional violation of students' rights for a district employee acting as uch is to initiate prayers with students. >> these are the warriors that competed for the past 48 minutes. >> reporter: the coach abided at first and d

representative joe kennedy one of the people expected to testify and wants language of current civil rights laws expanded to protect identity and massachusetts needs a law in people when it comes to public accommodations like bathrooms and current law only protects in cases of discrimination in workplace and housing. >> new this morning u.s. surgeon general plans to release a major report about substance abuse and addiction. the report will seven as new starting point for treatment, recovery and drug abuse prevents and report will look at everything from heroin and marijuana to alcohol and prescription painkiller addiction. it is due out next year. >> home school students in peabody may be allowed to join public school activities. salem news says the strict is debating a plan to let home schoolers participate in activities open to public school students. that includes athletic teams, school clubs and possibly some classes. many massachusetts school systems allow this in some form. >>> two college football players from massachusetts facing criminal charges for a fight at university of

now for years, coach joe kennedy has knelt down in prayer on the 50 yardline, often joined by his playersand even members of opposing teams. the school district had warned him to stop. saying it could violate the separation of and state. they -- church and state. they have now placed coach on paid leave. speaker, love your response because we've been talking about. now the coach is sidelined. what do you think of this? >> one of the reasons calista published christmas in america to drive home the notion that religious liberty starts on the first ship on the way to jamestown when they celebrate christmas on the ship before they get here. you have 400 years, more than 400 years of religious liberty and what happened here the totalitarian left, people who use government to impose their values are determined to allow you have religious liberty as long as you're not religious. so you can pray anywhere you want to as long as you don't pray. >> or go to your close let. >> congress should pass a law, i'm not a lawyer but my sense you could craft a law to make it impossible to take class of cases

joe kennedy is at bremerton high. he delivered an onfield prayer after every game. complaining. the school district has ordered him to stop. administrators are worried that the prayers may give the impression that the district endorses religion. kennedy initially stopped the prayers until this week, when he decided to bring that tradition back again. >> my daughter is one of the cheerleaders here. it's not about the fun of homecoming and dance and everything else. >> the district is now taking action threatening to suspend or fire kennedy. meanwhile, the coaches received the backing of the conservation liberty institute which said he has the first amendment right to do whatever he wants after the game. >>> snoop dogg put on his coach's cap today in san jose. his youth football team faced off against the san jose hip squad. the snoop youth football league aims to provide youth the opportunity to learn the values of character and teamwork through the sport. >>> squad goals. >> look at you. >> you know? >>> there you go. a nice night for football weather out there. the

joe kennedy cannot engage in overt public religious displays while he's on duty as the coach. they placed him on administrative leave before last night's game and that decision is-Ñtu dividing the community a coach kennedy says it's worth it. i'm willing to take this as far as they'll go to defend your right to the constitution until the end. if it comes back one way or another i fought the good fight. >> the school district offered to compromise offering to coach a private location and he declined and his attorney said they plan to take the case to the federal court saying it's a violation of civil rights. >>> a school bus driver faces charges for assaulting a 15-year-old special needs child. >> whoa! >> oh, my god! >> hey! >> a student on the bus shot this video. a witness says the driver robert scar borough grabbed the student's jacket, threw it and taunted him. scarborough is being accused of unleashing his rage on other kids and moments later most of the kids got off the bus when they saw a sheriff's deputy parked ran out. >> we all ran out and yelled the f-word at somebo

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home coming game some members of the football team, the opposing team and fans surrounded coach joe kennedy on the 50 yard line. reports coming in after the school district threatened kennedy for praying after games. school officials say that violates the separation of church and state. coach kennedy joins us for his first interview and kelly shackleford. coach you made a big decision friday night. how did you decide that despite the warnings you were going to that 50 yard line? >> well, it was pretty simple. i've always gone and taken a knee on the 50 yard line after each game and the school district gave me the policy on what i could and could not do, and i followed the rules, and i challenged their decision on not allowing me to do that. and the liberty institute, they were in contact with the school district and their lawyers and basically i believe i was following exactly what i could and could do on friday night i didn't include my team and yeah, i just went over and did what i've always done. >> and kelly here with liberty institute. i want to read the letter you got before he did th

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for the past nine years washington state assistant coach joe kennedy has led a postgame prayer on thedy says the first year only three athletes voluntarily joined him. but that number has steadily increased and now includes most of his team and even the fans. well, a month ago the school district ordered him to stop saying students are welcome to pray. it just can't be at the direction of a coach. >> i don't understand how this could be wrong. i'm not establishing religion, i'm not preaching with anybody. it's mutual respect. he they know where i stand but i've never asked them about there's because it has no bearing on what we do on the football field. >> now, initially kennedy complied with the mandate leading prayers in a secular way. but after conservative group the liberty institute threatened to sue the district, kennedy reconsidered. he now says he plans to pray with his players after tonight's game whether it costs him his job or not. >>> all right. hilarious, pathetic, ridiculous. those are just some of the adjectives strangers have been using to describe this viral video of

kennedy: number five during his first foul read joe biden's dr. lations seven where it dracula costume fact or fiction?. kennedy: to a point that these. >> you make up bizarre items. all of your weird things it is too weird not to be true. kennedy: joe biden and ran for a senate seat while still too young to have a senate seat nobody got that right. he was 38 and eligible by the time he was sworn and. >> if they get the next two wrong you are tied idiot can do whatever your gut tells you to do do the opposite. at a foundation dinner they english consul made a joke about bill clinton that by the reply that the store had a state is a dead grandmother who uses flowerpots for hats fact or fiction? that did not happen. you are on the board. number eight o leave or maker of the war on drugs he coined the term drug czar fact or fiction? it is a fact. >> i could have made it into the cia. >>. kennedy: i thought he was east indian. [laughter] number nine that are reaching town on his bare root blackberry is a deep song from "gilligan's island"? fact or fict

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joe, you have an interesting theory. >> yes. kennedythat maybe there is no star wars movie. >> there is no movie. what are you going to do two months from now, you show up, sorry they have your money spent. kennedy: interest rate payments alone. >> they just announce there is a titanic two is coming out, give me your money, i will have itad. kennedy: we're going to sink this baby again. >> a bogus kickstarter campaign, i am inventing a new belt. >> one that actually keeps your pants up, are they milking the name? >> i thought we were done with this, first reading this was topic today. kennedy: first time you heard about it. >> yes, number 7, i have not heard of it. kennedy: you are not a star wars fan? >> i would say that jamie weinstein is a star wars fan from early childhood. >> maybe i'm lying just to seem cool. kennedy: do you like any sci-fi. >> i read dune it was okay. kennedy: i love dune. >> i will watch and enjoy but i the not rushing out to see it. kennedy: i want to see this movie. >> thank you, carly -- i -- >> i'm going to