. >> ♪ born in the u.s.a. i was born in the u.s.a. i was born in the u.s.a.orn in the u.s.a. ♪ >> great place to be born, isn't it? right here in the u.s.a. >> a little fist pump for bruce springsteen, born in the u.s.a. happy fourth of july. one of the best days of the year, isn't it? > >> lots to be thankful f this morning, right? >> always thankful for patriotic music. roll it all day during the fireworks, during breakfast all day long. >> send us your fireworks pictures. many of you have had fireworks displays. what's your plans today? friends at foxnews.com. send us your photos and we'll try to pick them up during your weather forecast. we'll try to show those all morning long. it is beautiful. went to grab coffee at 4:00 a.m., a man out there raising the american flag at 4:00 a.m. early this morning. welcome into "fox & friends" this morning. that's dave briggs, ainsley earhardt, i'm clayton morris in for steve, brian and gretchen this morning. >> we have an action-packed show. at 8:30, we'll be bringing you this casey anthony trial live this morning. t

they the screen will keep up and screen for sunday's final game the u.s.a. women's team first time in the finals. they expect a big crowd and enthusiastic. >>> in other news, restaurant chains launched a new aimed at trying to get children to eat healthier food. they are adding healthier options. 15,000 restaurant location parts is kids live well initiative. they have increased servings of fruits and vegetables. >> the national restaurant association has developed a program to make it easier for restaurants as well as supervisors and make it easy through this and for kids to try to find these options. >>> one paring chain burger king this who month it will stop serving french-fries and sodas and include milk and fruit. >> the government moved to keep americans safe from led exposure. to cut the maximum allowable lead in toys. it would have to be 99.99% lead free. supporters say the move prevents irreversible brain damage. they say the new damage will lead to job cuts and business closures. >>> yes, take a look outside. >> are you happy? >> i don't know what i

abbey puts the u.s.a. on the board. sweden wins 2-1. they do a dance. u.s.a. s brazil sunday in the quarter finals. if you are planning ahead, olympic coverage, prepare for 2018. >> pyeongchang. [ cheers and applause ] >> south korea. they could lose nbc because of the tape delayed coverage. roll the human canon ball. the human canon ball. here he is. david smith has 11 children, 6 training to be human canon balls. he is 68. you can't look at it enough. the human canon ball.

they weren't allowed in the u.s.a. >> that is right. theenormous popularity. is signaled the end of the communist regime. >> john: i can see how the music had a big effect but a much bigger effect would be raw consumerism. have a choice, they wanted the stuff, the phones, bikes and cars. >> i was in the 7 yet union in 1986 and i was immediately sbarmd when i walked in red square that wanted to buy my jeans. this happened. they were desperate. i got a soviet uniform in exchange for it. >> john: that is what brought the wall down? >> if you look at the revolution that culminated in 1991 you see people walking away from ideology and internal documents they were saying it to themselves. if we continue to allow western influence, popular culture this n our people will want to leave. >> john: it reminds this wendy's commercial. let's take a look. >> john: people wanted choices. people want freedom. they want the freedom to en dumping in pleasure and desires. >> john: thank you thaddeus russell. his book a renegade history is filled full of untold stories. next, the f

they the screen will keep up and screen for sunday's final game the u.s.a. men's team first time in the finals. they expect a big crowd and enthusiastic. >>> in other news, restaurant chains launched a new aimed at trying to get children to eat healthier food. they are adding healthier options. 15,000 restaurant location parts is kids live well initiative. they have increased servings of fruits and vegetables. >> the national restaurant association has developed a program to make it easier for restaurants as well as supervisors and make it easy through this and for kids to try to find these options. >>> one paring chain burger king this who month it will stop serving french-fries and sodas and include milk and fruit. >> the government moved to keep americans safe from led exposure. to cut the maximum allowable lead in toys. it would have to be 99.99% lead free. supporters say the move prevents irreversible brain damage. they say the new damage will lead to job cuts and business closures. >>> yes, take a look outside. >> are you happy? >> i don't know what it

makes the catch. u.s.a. beat japan 6-4 for their fifth straight world cup title. u ready for some football? >> football is back and that's the great news for everybody. i want to thank all of the players for their leadership and for securing the 8 game. >> i am proud of the men that you see behind me, i am proud of the former players and most of all i dig our fan whose love our game. [ laughter ] >> the one thing that jumps out, actually two things, 10 year deal, you don't have to hear him say i dig our fans for 10 years and the lower rookie salaries, one report that cam newton, the number one pick last year would have made 30 more million dollars. the rookies will take a hit but no more full contact, two aday, the coaches can't beat up the players. jim harbaugh can now talk 49er football. >> i can't tell you how good it will be to have them in the building. smelling their breath. getting to know them. that's what i am looking forward to. glad we have a time line, plug a plan in and get started and, you know, once that happens, i feel like i know that is in place,

team trip to china in 1971 and the chinese team trip to the u.s.a. in 1972. ping-pong diplomacy also applies to the role of sports in bringing people together in peaceful interactions. in sports, we have a common language that transcends national boundaries and cultural differences. we gain perspective and understanding, and we learn appreciation for each other. through the legacy of ping-pong diplomacy, we carry forward to the new generations a new people's revolution. it is one that carries a world wide message of peace, love, and cooperation. [applause] >> thank you. now, i would like to ask mayor lee to come back to the podium because we have some presentations to make to the delegation. and we are going to be helped, too, with the pronunciation of the names so we make sure that we get them all correct. [applause] >> [inaudible] whene'er [applause] [reading names] >> before the exhibition, i have one announcement to make, and i know supervisor mar will appreciate this. this summer -- in fact, in the month of september, there will be sunday streets in san f

the u.s.a. prospers when business expands and consumers spend. we all know that. right now the federal government is hindering that with president obama leading the way. most americans are beginning to wise up. when 44% of american voters strongly disapprove of a job a sitting president is doing, that president is in dire trouble, thus the address tonight. and that's the memo. now for the top story, reaction, let's bring in fox news chief political analyst brit hume in washington this evening. so, do you think that mr. obama really wants to solve this debt deal? >> well, i think he would like a big deal, a big agreement that would do two things. one was it would give the appearance, at least, of having made a major inroad. raising the debt ceiling and the leverage that provides to the republicans who only control one house of the congress further spending cuts. i think those are his two objectives. he wants the big deal because it would give him something to run on. he will could say look, we have taken major steps to improve our country's fiscal situation. and tha

in the netherlands, cycling is inherently more safe than in the u.s.a. because all car drivers are also cyclists. 60% of the people in the netherlands cycle at least three times a week. 80% at least once a week. so all the car drivers are also cyclists and they know as they turn right that there is an 80% chance that they will cut off a cyclist if they don't look. so there is also safety by numbers. one last thing and that is about liability. when i hear about cycling in the u.s., people say, oh, but cycling is so dangerous. and then we say, no, cycling is not dangerous. cyclists hardly ever cause accidents. cars cause accidents. cars cause facilities and in the netherlands we have the philosophy that car drivers should realize that they're in a machine that can kill. and also from that on responsibility in taking liability. if a car drives over a child on a bike, no matter what happens, he is 100% liable for whatever happens. and even in the other cases, when a car goes in the collision with an adult on a bike, still there is at least 50% liability for t

the country. they said we want to watch u.s.a. versus japan. the 1999 world cup final, the u.s.a. beat final. ill the most watched tellcase in the united states. -- telecast in the united states. united states blowing two leads. good news, chris is an all star. representing the earthquakes and bobby as well. so they will represent the san jose earthquakes that july 27 major league soccer all-star game. -- all-star game. considered gall's biggest celebrity event. -- golf's biggest celebrity event. the way this is heading, all the -- is there going to be football, they will not miss any games. bottom line, if the owners don't want to miss exhibition games because they can gouge you for $10 beers and charge you full price. the word is the lockout will be over next week. could even come by wednesday. show me the lake tahoe golf, i couldn't wait to get too. aaron rogers throwing to jerry rice. that's what rice is famous for. catches a short pass and runs the length of the field to show, hey, look at me. here is joe from colorado. the former hockey player, won $500,000 for himself and for his charit

>> the u.s.a. at a sum the mid to consistently it is creating opportunities but by the end of the game which is put a few more and do not have to go to overtime. and yes, they did not take advantage of those opportunities but we have to do better at the shoot out. >> we argue about this on the radio all the time that they choked, they choked to me that is difficult to stomach. without using that term " joked " do you think it got tight down the stretch? >> i do not think there were tight on a stretch japan of played a very good game. the u.s. just happened to be in a shoot out already in this tournament and that happened against them. you saw that happen with their players and usually it is up to the goal is to make a stop. and 3-miss, that is not normal >> you have played a lot of international soccer what is more important the olympics or the world cup? >> a great question i think the olympic gold medal is something that you dream of as a child in any sport that, to me to express a sense. but in t

we have a link to other products, even cars that carry the u.s.a. label on our website, wusa9.com. . >> lesli, for decades thousands of people have celebrated independence day with a good old fashioned parade in dc's palisades neighborhood. the annual fourth of july event features dancers, homemade floats and politicians. as eric lee shows us, it's a truly washington tradition. >> it's the palisades parade and picnic. it's been going on since 1966. the best dang day for the city and the palisades. >> happy fourth of july. >> happy fourth. >> is this such a patriotic holiday that you want to be out and be a part of the celebration of america's independence. >> happy fourth of july. >> happy fourth of july. >> happy fourth of july. >> i like the candy. >> pretty awesome. >> this is an iconic event in our city. you know, it's when we become a small town that everyone comes out. >> look right up there and see everybody lined up is fantastic. >> happy fourth of july. >> absolutely good day. >> the sights and sounds of july 4 by photo journalist, eric lee. folks in takoma park lined the s

helped the major averages to decent gains today, despite fresh worries about the creditworthiness of the u.s.a. the dow rose 42 points, the nasdaq up 27-- or 1%. the s&p 500 ended the day four points higher. trading volume a bit heavier due to options expirations, just over a billion shares moving on the n.y.s.e. and 1.8 billion on the nasdaq. overall, a rough week for the markets. the dow was off 177 points or almost 1.5% on the week. the nasdaq performed the worst, losing ground in three of the week's sessions for a net loss of 70 points, or almost 2.5%. the s&p 500 also down on the week, off 2%. >> tom: earnings were up, but revenues were down as citigroup posted its sixth-straight quarterly profit. citi earned $3.3 billion, or $1.09 per share, in the second quarter-- 13 cents better than estimates. but revenues shrank, falling 7% to $21 billion. one bright spot? the bank set aside less money for bad loans-- $3.4 billion. it was double that a year ago. citi stock sold off on those lukewarm results, falling about 1.5%, closing at $38.38 a share. this year citi shares have been a huge disappo

abby wambach has saved the u.s.a.'s life in this world cup. >> jon: wambach, goooooalllllll. you know what, though, i got to tell you, it's not the same when you see it in the highlight as seeing it live. to see it... excuse me for a minute. i'm just going to... to my changing closet. [laughter] hey, hey, everyone. hey, ladies. >> just ignore him. >> oh, is he coming this way? >> ladies, here's what i want. i want brazil injury time magic. give me a little of that. on three, let's do this. [dramatic music and cheering] ladies, what are we doing? what is this? is this because it's basic cable? no, give me the band. >> you want this? >> give me the band. lady, let's do this. >> jon: i'm so open. i'm so open. >> is he dead? >> no, maybe concussed, though. let's get out of here. [cheering and applause] >> welcome back. my guest tonight, an actor in crazy stupid love. >> i got the report on the end of the year financials. >> good, good, really great. >> okay. >> seriously. >> all right. okay. >> seriously. >> who told you that emily and i are getting divorced? >> amy heard you cryi

is the feet against japan >> gary: abby waumback, u.s.a. head of the 21 lead. eople were starting to ready u.s.a. have the 2-1 lead. the penalty kick and u.s. state missed three out of the four penalty kicks. japan beat the u.s. for the first time and 25 trice. the young lady that has a 25-a temperatures--japan beat the u.s.. 25 of temperature, in 25 >> this is it the exact same scenario about brazil. this game, this does not happen against the u.s. they came back from two different goals of downed they wanted it more. >> gary: the first half it was all u.s.a.. and you were thinking that it was eventually a breakthrough? >> that is something they do consistently to create opportunities. but by the end of the game we put more and. we do not have to go to overtime. and yes they blew that window of opportunity but they have to do better. >> gary: we argue about this one a somebody says that they choke. to me that is a little bit tough to stomach but not using that term choked do things got tight down the stretch? >> if japan was playing very well. the stock to thei

pleas get the u.s.a. back to work -- please get the u.s.a. back to work and make the progress and stop the bickering." and then brenda from infield says, "my 77-year-old husband retired last year. i'm planning on retiring at the end of this year. collecting social security at full retirement age of 65. we've been good citizens, running our own small business for 40-plus years and we've been diligent in taking responsibility for our own retirement savings. as you know, over the past two years due to economic pressures, we faced substantial reductions of our retirement portfolio and again now face irreparable damage just as we retire. my husband and i urge you to do whatever it takes to build a cooperative bridge in congress to protect the economy from further trauma." cynthia from exedor says, "i'm receiving social security due to a disability, but i would gladly give up $5 a month." this is cynthia, who's on social security. "if everyone shared in the idea of balancing our nation's budget issues and committe deficit. i would like to see reven

and, ladies, you did the u.s.a.roud. >> this is a great dramatic sports story at a time when sports in america isn't doing that great in some areas. >> reporter: two nations with different outcomes, both celebrating their athletes who played for the love of the game and country. anne thompson, nbc news, frankfurt. >> by the way, we're excited to say the u.s. women's soccer team will be here, out back on our plaza tomorrow morning on "today." >>> as for us, that's our broadcast for this monday night as we start off a new week. thank you for being with us. i'm brian williams. hope to see you back here tomorrow evening. good night. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com

, and it may be a little bit provocative, but these guidelines prevent real growth of cycling in the u.s.a. and also go for more quality infrastructure solutions. here is a picture taken in the south of netherlands. here, the layout is so much that you are really regarded as cyclists that they have made space for you. the cars know that cyclists have priority. this is a common roundabout situation in the netherlands, also in the village where i live. so this shows that you go for the cyclists. go for cyclists and realize when someone is saying we were cramped in space like in san francisco, we say, well, you have never been to any dutch town because your roads are so wide. and then they think, yeah, but all these lanes are needed for car traffic. i'll tell you, if you use this traffic model, you should realize that the capacity of your system is not determined by the amount of lanes and the stretches of roads but by the capacity of intersections and you realize that the capacity of these intersections are a lot lower than any capacity of lanes that are on the stretches of roads. so it's on

it was 9 hit song "god bless the u.s.a." reenwood. ♪ i'm proud to be an american where at least i know i'm free and i won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me and i gladly stand up ♪ chris: bill clinton and al gore's optimistic theme was all about their bridge to the future message. ♪ don't stop thinking about tomorrow don't stop it will soon be here ♪ chris: another winner. but what about theme song that's bombed? because they didn't marry an optimistic note with the candidate that looked optimistic. there was, of course, michael dukakis. ♪ around the world they're coming to america every time that flag unfurled ♪ >> and john kerry's didn't exactly work for him either. ♪ it's a beautiful day don't let it get away ♪ but the grandaddy of all bad theme songs, when ross perot was combating his image as a loose cannon he chose this theme -- >> here we go. ♪ crazy i'm crazy for feeling so lonely i'm crazy ♪ chris: the great patsy clivene. when we come back, we'll talk about optimism. barack obama ran as the optimist

japan defeated the u.s.a. after a penalty shootingout after coming from behind twice to tie the game. >>> japan is the first asian nation to ever win the world cup. they were considered the sentimental favorite as the country recovers from the deadly earthquake and tsunami. in san francisco more than a thousand people gathered in civic center plaza to watch the game on big screen. two u.s.a. fans they were disappointed of the loss but still happy for japan. >> it was dramatic. we'll get them next year. >> team u.s.a. doesn't have a lot of time to dwell on the loss. they are getting to set for the 2012 olympics. i just hate the way it ended, i know that is rule but i hate to see it end that way after 90 minutes of trying so hard. a lot of people are hoarse from the screaming over the weekend. >> a lot of fun over the weekend. >> bring it on. >> and beautiful picture from sutro tower. we are looking down the golden gate bridge, few clouds trying to make a late entrance this morning. acts around the coast and gold

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father and it's a two parent household than was an african-american baby born after the election of the u.s.a.'s first african-american president really really the family leader michele bachmann rick santorum they're advocating for maybe back to the days of the south to return the days of slavery how about a little thing called the civil war or civil war not to mention all of that is grossly inaccurate from a historical perspective so why in the world anyone want to be associated with this group that peddles this trash his mind boggles me now over the weekend a family leader removed the line and bachmann and santorum both had to apologize i don't know maybe they should have looked at the document a little more in depth little more carefully before trying to appease the christian base of the party are sticking with the of sir we told you last week that also calls for protecting women from point and in fact they calls for a band of all forms of porn to protect women and children but there's one little thing that's missing from the family leader's pledge on court men they're not calling on men t