madelyn. a couple questions that i particularly like. from melissa wong. as students, and this is partly what sadeka was talking about with her father, and needing more fathers, how do we get older generations involved in our work so that we can motivate more young people? in other words, not that you and i do what we're doing, but how do we help them more? >> i really do think that cross generational partnerships are very important. i do think that in many ways, young people motivate people our age. i've just been listening to this and i'm blown away. i've got to say. one of the things you were comparing classes from before i taught at georgetown in the '80s. i was asked by the president when there was a reunion class. how did the students of the '80s compare with the students today? i said the students in the '80s were interested in their retirement programs. and all of a sudden there was booing. and i thought, my god, i'm addressing students of the '80s. but what i find is the motivation that the young people have for what we're doing. and i think that

always bad. >> look at madelyne, she's the best example. >> i take after you!plea send them to klgandhoda.com and madelyn will answer them for us. >>> up next, choosing the right summer camp for your little precious one. little nose pickers are going to go away for the summer. after this. >>> i'm meteorologist chris warren with your forecast. the active weather for the day will be throughout the heartland, into missouri, illinois, wisconsin, iowa. that's where we're going to watch for the threat of more storms. that next system also pushing into the inner mountain west. that will be the troublemaker for the weekend. ahead of these systems, very mild air, starting to see things warm up in the northeast. lower to mid 60s from boston to new york. by this weekend, it is going to be gorgeous. fire conditions are going deteriorate, as well. a beautiful day in the northeast, still warm in the south. here's that system moving out on saturday. there will be that severe weather threat and the chance for tornadoes. keep it tuned in to the weather channel all weekend long

do that until the day i die. [ applause ] >> i just want to point out both in my first term when madelyn was our ambassador to the united nations and american military action ended war in it bosnia and the second term when we did the same thing in kosovo, the primary victims that we sought to save were almost all muslims. and i thought it was very important to prove that the united states meant what we said when we said everybody is welcome here. and we believe in human rights of people all over the world. and it was just fortu tis that it was sad for them, but it was a fortuitous opportunity that it was our responsibility to stop the ethnic cleansing of european muslims in bosnia and kosovo and she was great at it. [ applause ] >> i want to ask you. you need to fill in the blanks of the introduction i gave you. a lot of people would hear your story and say, my goodness. the woman was taken out of afghanistan with a child. and she went back. then she gets out and graduates from mount holio, a very distinguished american university. she could have done anything and she goes back home to o

madelyn vanished while on a family vacation in portugal in 2007. bill: we're now getting a better look how hospitals will be affected by obamacare. well over half say their revenues will shrink and that could affect the employees and ultimately the patients. dr. marc siegel is a member of the fox news medical a-team and professor of medicine at ynu's langone medical center. doctor, good morning to you. >> good morning, bill. bill: who did the study and what did they conclude. >> it is a couple of organizations, high roads in detroit and cotter and sullivan associates. they looked at 107 different hospitals. these are big hospitals, bill. they found the vast majority of them saying our fees will get cut. we'll not make as much money as we thought we would make. this is really surprising when you consider the american hospitalization and federation of american hospitals, the two biggest organizations in the country, backed obamacare. they sat down at the table and they agreed to $155 billion worth of cuts thinking they were going to make it up in vol

. >> bring in the political panel, democratic strategist and pollster cornell bol cher and mary madelyn. your response taking putting the buffet rule up for a vote was basically a political ploy? >> you know, i am a little confused. i have to get this straight. so the senate majority leader, senator reed puts forward a measure that 72%, 72% of americans think is a common sense good ideal measure to but forward, and it is not a toss up, not even close. 72% of americans think this should be done and he puts it up for a vote and quite frankly you have 72% of american that is support this and you have a majority of senators who would vote for it, so i am a little baffled. the question shouldn't be why senator reed put this up for a vote. clearly the american people want it. the question is where are republicans blocking common sense legislation that a majority of americans want? that's the question, not why senator reed put up something that's common sense in the 72% of americans want. >> mary, is this common sense legislation or a political ploy? >> of course it is a political ploy. the pr

. >>> british police say it is possible madelyn mccann is alive and they released a new photo suggestingsappeared from her parents hotel room on vacation in portugal in 2007 just shy of they are fourth birthday. british inspectors say they identified 195, quote, investigative opportunities from existing evidence and they have handed over those to the portuguese police. >>> news corps dhar man rupert murdock forced to defend his media career this morning. he told an inquiry into media ethics he never used his political sway for financial gain. these inquiries were sparked by questions growing out of the phone hacking scandal that brought down the news of the world tabloid. >>> the nba has suspended lakers forward meta worldpeace following that vision elbow on harden. he will miss six playoff games. ron artest claims it was an accident, and the product of an over zealous dunk celebration. enough. >>> a new low for extreme eating. we'll tell you what in the world this is when we go down to the wire in 20. >>> the supreme court is hearing oral arguments on the constitutionality of arizona's

is hard and for months now asad's days are numbered, here is what the former secretary of defense madelyn aul bright and coen wrote about, the real test whether the u.s. government will use this body and the tools develops to heed the warning signs and engage early enough. no longer will pure the kra i can inadequacy and look of prioritization be an execution for inaction. this initiative raises the standards of accountability for this in future administrations and they're making the point you make if you're going to lay this out and say we have new tools, you better be prepared to use them. >> exactly right. it is funny. there is a parallel here. the privacy and civil liberties board which was recommended and put in legislation after the intelligence reform was manned by the bush administration, didn't do a lot, and then in the new administration only last week did the people get appointed three years into an administration and again they haven't done anything. if you have one of these boards, you better be sure you're prepared to appoint the right people and use them to really formulate

they say madelyn mccann could be ai have loo.he have released an age progression image and identified nearly 200 items worth investigating. madelain was nearly four years old when she vanished from her parents holiday apartment in portugal as they do i understand nearby. the image is stunning for people to look at. let's talk about what is behind the timing of this and what investigators feel are some of the new leads. >> the timing is due to the anniversary next week, five years, since she disappeared. it is also her birthday and the following week when she would have turned nine. they want to use this opportunity to issue a new appeal and issue a photograph as she would have been age nine. they're saying they have 195 investigative opportunities and in other words new leads. these are based on looking back over the investigation and what they're saying is historic investigation and the investigation that was carried out over the last five years. they're bringing together three unique strands, they said, altogether, so it is the

. >>> scotland yard says madelyn mccann may still be alive. she vanished during a family vacation in portugal five years ago. this is a new, age-progression image of mccann. she would be nine years old if she were alive today. >>> new numbers out today from the ntsb show how big of a problem distracted driving in work zones really is. the issue is particularly alarming in our area, where crews are working around the clock on the 495 express lanes and other major highway projects we have more from tyson's corner. >> reporter: according to the new survey being released today, it's not speeding or aggressive driving that's causing most of the accidents on this stretch of roadway. but it's distracted driving. folks who are texting and using their cell phones while driving. and officials say, they want it to stop now. you don't have to watch for long before you see it. drivers engaged in cell phone conversations while driving through the 495 express lane construction zone. it's impacting everyone. >> a guy that hit me years ago my other car, he was

jon: there are brand new developments to tell you about in the disappearance of madelyn mccann.ne day after we learned about new evidence potentially that could suggest this little girl is still alive. police make a crucial decision about the case. that story on the way. >>> the swing states in the race for the white house, one of them, new hampshire. only four electoral votes. and that shows just how close this presidential election could be. both sides are going after voters in new hampshire. big-time. we'll go in depth. [ male announcer ] sweet. tangy. creamy. you don't often find these things in one place. maybe in vegas, if you know where to look. and us. so come on, give us a whirl. ♪ when i got my medicare card, i realized i needed an aarp... medicare supplement insurance card, too. medicare is one of the great things about turning 65, but it doesn't cover everything. in fact, it only pays up to 80% of your part b expenses. if you're already on or eligible for medicare, call now to find out how an aarp... medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare ins

. >>> madelyn al bright will be receiving the congressional medal of freedom, the first woman to servetary of state and also u.s. ambassador to the united nations and medal of freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor. she will receive it in a ceremony at the white house later this year. >>> it may be april and football on tv only a mere memory, but tonight we are enduring hollowed ground. this is the beginning of a three-day stretch when the football league drafts the most promising, best college talent. it begins in a matter of hours. get ready for the football fans in your life to just kind of disappear into what has really become a cultural obsession. >>> take a look at this from a texas rangers baseball game. you got to see this. you have to hear it. take a look. >> here is what happened. tossed the ball. oh, my god, they can't give it to the kid? wow. they're actually like rubbing it in the kid's face. >> oh, come on. give it to the kid. you hear the announcers there. it is clear how he felt about the couple's choice to keep the ball. all is well that ends well here, though.

. >> weighing in is "today" diet and nutrition editor, madelyn -- >> how are you do?alorie sweeteners they're safe, they work for some people. if you don't like them, don't use them. >> you still hear stuff about the chemicals involved and that sort of thing. >> if you don't like it, don't use it. there's -- >> you say they're safe. >> the fda keeps reviewing this. even though groups are saying they are not safe, all the evidence weighs that you can use them. but if you don't like it, put a little sugar. the most important thing is start with things that are unsweetened. >> what about agave. >> that's the same thing -- brown sugar, honey, it is not any healthier. it is only 15 calories in a teaspoon. >> i was using stevia because it also has carbed. i went back to the splenda. >> that's fine, too. but whatever you want. it is like people who have a hot fudge sundae and diet coke. >>> jamie writes i'm 41 years old. i've lost 23 pounds since january and have cut out most carbs. do i need to introduce carbs back into my diet? people worry they'll gain the weigh back quic

. >>> could there be a new break in the case of madelyn mccann?years after the little girl's mysterious disappearance, british police have reason to believe she may be alive. we'll tell you why. >>> extreme weather moving across the country. could mean tornados, record heat in others. we'll have an update from the fox extreme weather center just ahead [ horn honks ] hey, it's sandra -- from accounting. peter. i can see that you're busy... but you were gonna help us crunch the numbers for accounts receivable today. i mean i know that this is important. well, both are important. let's be clear. they are but this is important too. [ man ] the receivables. [ male announcer ] michelin knows it's better for xerox to help manage their finance processing. so they can focus on keeping the world moving. with xerox, you're ready for real business. jenna: brand new stories coming up next hour. a surprising new political poll just in pitting the president and mitt romney in a very, very tight race. scott rasmussen joins us with the new numbers. and approval ra