Good Morning! It's a busy Friday at "Morning Express with Robin Meade" on HLN.

George Zimmerman's lawyer is in court at 9am ET this morning.
He could face tough questions from the judge. This after learning Zimmerman's (now closed) legal defense website raised more than $200,000.
Now, Trayvon Martin's family attorney wants Zimmeman's bail revoked.
Zimmerman is not expected in court, but we are.
HLN is the place to get most extensive coverage of this case: HLNtv.com/TrayvonMartin
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One year ago, deadly tornadoes ripped through parts of the nation. Tuscaloosa, Alabama was hit hard. Hear from some of the first responders as they look back on that day.
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Nadya Suleman... you may know her as Octomom... says her house will not be auctioned off as reports had stated.
Hear what else she told HLN’s Dr. Drew last night.
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The couple who caught a foul ball and caused the kid sitting next to them to cry is now calling foul.
Carlos has their side of the story.
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Having trouble with a co-worker?
We’ve got tips on the best way to deal with someone who’s hard to deal with.
We want to hear your advice too.
Go to our facebook page or tweet Jennifer Westhoven: @JenWesthoven.
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Natasha Curry is your pilot this morning. See you on HLN starting at 6amET!

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Oh, just Serena Williams and me chatting like old friends on the set of Drop Dead Diva. What? You missed the pictures? Honey, you gotta get on my Twitter feed. @robinmeade on Twitter. Hurry and you can still catch cute pics of Brandy reacting to something I asked her.

In the news today:
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New video is coming in from overnight protests where cops used stun grenades and tear gas on thousands of students. See if the issue they're protesting would drive you into the streets.
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Our Country Votes:
It's kinda fun at this point watching former Republican rivals, who were once trash talking about each other, now making peace.
Check out the nice nice now that Newt is expected to officially drop out.
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It's draft day for the NFL. Oh don't you love this scene! Tune in for a quick cheat sheet on who and what to watch for.
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Where's the best seat on an airplane? Supposedly, we can pinpoint that. And we do. When ya tune in friend.

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Howdy! This is Robin writing the newsletter. So, yes, my fanny is in the anchor chair today. Game on!
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Our Country Votes:
A big night for Mitt Romney. He swept all 5 states in last night's primaries.
So let's see, some issues we'll tackle for you this morning:
Will Gingrich or Paul concede?
Santorum says he'll support who?
And in what way does it look like Mitt Romney is setting his sights on the general election?
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President Obama takes on late night TV... some funny stuff... and some serious stuff as well. Catch the moments people will be talking about.
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'We knew something was wrong.'
Another flight forced back by birds. It's the second time in a week.
Hear more from passengers who were on the plane. Geez!
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A case of mad cow in the U.S. What it means if you're having milk with your cereal or planning Sloppy Joes for supper.
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An expensive penalty for a cheap shot. The suspension for Metta World Peace.
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The woman who says she donated her kidney to help her boss is not happy. We told you her story yesterday: she says she did it so her boss could move up the organ donation list, and then she got fired. Now hear her idea of payback.
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Many thanks to the folks with the T.J. Martell Foundation, helping raise money for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research. I spent Monday evening with them at their event in Nashville. Get the pics with some country hunks on my Twitter feed @robinmeade.

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Good morning. Robin is off today. Natasha Curry has the lead.

There are new twists in the secret service prostitution scandal. Now a member of the military who's attached to the White House is implicated. And we'll tell you what we've learned about the woman who's responsible for bringing the scandal to light.
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Our Country Votes:
It's the biggest primary day since Super Tuesday. Five states hold contests today. We'll get you caught up.
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George Zimmerman has pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. He's shuttling between several secret locations. Why? He's getting threats.
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We're watching the trial of one-time political superstar John Edwards. The government's star witness will be on the stand today. Things could get nasty.
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Here's a name you haven't heard for awhile. Joran van der Sloot may soon be on his way to the U.S., where he would face charges related to the disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway.
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Trying to lose weight? Maybe your food's just not big enough. We're looking at the surprising promise in a gadget that makes what you eat look hefty enough to turn down your appetite.
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New allegations against the New Orleans Saints. This time, it's about supposed high-tech hijinks that, if true, could put the team in hot water with the NFL... and the federal government.
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Looking forward to retiring and cashing in those Social Security checks? Question is: Will there be enough money left?
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Heartbreaking moments in the trial of the man accused of killing three members of Jennifer Hudson's family. The singer takes the stand, and breaks down.
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Also: the next great place to dig up platinum? Asteroids flying past the Earth; a woman who says she donated a kidney to save the life of her boss just got fired; a man is hailed as a hero after he used his body as a shield to protect kids from vicious dogs; and finally... how do you like your nachos? In Kansas, some folks prefer the two-and-a-half-ton plate.

Hey, is that your MOM on TV? It could be, we're looking for "Saltue to Mothers" viewer videos! Upload your video and a couple pics of mom and you might see her on HLN the week of Mother's Day!!!

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Hey there this is Robin typing, so I'm back with ya today. I'm going to cut the niceties short because:

Breaking news overnight: George Zimmerman is out of jail.
And you'll probably be surprised at the scene as he left the lockup.
Question for some is: Where did he go?
Someone knows because he's wearing a tracking device.
We are waiting for a response from Trayvon Martin's family.

Meanwhile, the Martin family took out an ad in the Sunday papers obit section. More on that.
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Get a load of this:
Some places in the Northeast may get the biggest snowfall of all season today!
You gotta watch if you have any type of travel planned along the eastern seaboard.
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It's the basketball shot that's got lots of people talking, and it came AFTER the basket.
Lakers star Metta World Peace threw an elbow to the head of another player, giving him a concussion.
World Peace says it was an accident. Some who know his checkered past aren’t buying it.
I read his tweet about it last night, and even he is saying some of it looked bad.
So, was it deliberate or exuberance over a basket? You decide.
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So it's come to this...
The criminal trial of former presidential candidate John Edwards is expected to start today. Jury selection should get wrapped up this morning.
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Finally, on a side note, thanks for jamming to the new bonus tracks on my debut album, get it on iTunes right now.

Thx!

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Good morning. Robin is off today. Natasha Curry leads us into the weekend.

Watch HLN this morning. We'll be going live to a courtroom in Sanford, Florida, as the man who shot Trayvon Martin asks a judge to release him from jail. Martin's family will be there. There's no guarantee a judge will grant the request. Aside from the legal issues, there are concerns about George Zimmerman's safety.
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We're looking for more secret service agents to exit stage left today. And you'll want to check out the controversial Facebook page of one of the agents who's been in trouble over the prostitution scandal.
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It was 30 years ago that little Etan Patz's photograph was plastered on milk cartons across the country. It was a dramatic shift in the way authorities would search for missing children. And now, decades later, police are using jackhammers to tear apart the New York basement of a man who met the boy the day before he disappeared. Cadaver dogs have picked up a scent.

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Measles was supposed to be gone. It's not. We've got the details.
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Starbucks is "transitioning away" from bugs in two drinks. What?!
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Our Country Votes:
There's more chatter about who might share the ticket with Mitt Romney. We'll catch you up.
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Also this morning... four Americans are dead in a chopper crash in Afghanistan... and remember that report about all the phone calls and text messages in the Bobby Petrino affair? You'll have one question today: Who can type that much?

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Good morning. Robin is off today. Natasha Curry has the reins.

We're hearing reaction from across the country this morning to the passing of Dick Clark, an entertainment pioneer whose influence touched millions and crossed generations.
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Also:

The investigation into the Secret Service scandal is widening. Three agents are already out. And critics are clamoring.
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See the incredible video of a car that flew into a grocery store with such force it ended up in the middle of the store. Although no one was killed, 10 people are hurt.
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We have new, disturbing details this morning in the story of a nurse who killed a Texas woman and stole her new baby. Fortunately, the child survived this heartbreaking attack.
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How much does your mental outlook affect your health? Lots. We're looking at the impact on your risk of heart attack and stroke.
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Federal agents are going to have a little chat with Ted Nugent. The activist rocker's comments about President Obama were just this side of scorching. Nugent says he welcomes the scrutiny.
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Jeremy Lin and Tim Tebow made the list. So did 98 other people. It's Time magazine’s 100 most influential.
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The search for a missing Fort Bragg medic has taken a discouraging turn. A dive team is scouring a pond in Fayetteville, N.C.
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Also this morning...
• Pat Summitt steps down
• a surprising development in the case of the JetBlue pilot who had to be restrained by his passengers
• which new cars keep their value the longest? We’ve got the list
• President Obama and Mitt Romney are trading jabs
• new turns in the Trayvon Martin case
• and finally, could yard work and house cleaning help protect you from Alzheimer's disease?

Those stories and more starting at 6amET/PT on HLN.

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Thank you thank you thank you.
How many times will you say it today? I'm starting off by telling you how much I appreciate you letting us into your home/gym/break room/office/airport terminal right now. Thank you!

Ready? Here’s what you'll see today on our show:
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Police think a missing soldier may be in danger.
The soldier, stationed at Fort Bragg, was last seen on Saturday.
Tune in as we gather more details about the last time she was seen.
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Police in Georgia are defending their decision to handcuff and arrest a 6-year-old after she threw a tantrum in the principal's office. They say it was for her own safety.
What do you think about it?
Tweet me @robinmeade
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Why are gas prices so high? The president thinks he knows. And someone's getting the blame.
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A woman who won $1 million in the lottery and kept collecting welfare checks may have something else coming to her... jail time.
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How much money do you need to make to be happy? Here's a great little barometer in the world of "How am I doing?"
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Some dude has good evidence that he turned in the right guy for reward money. HE is the wanted person.
This you gotta see.
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Making the rounds on Twitter and our newsroom:
The forest service might use dynamite to blow up some frozen cows. Weird.
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Get your news in the fast lane on Morning Express with Robin Meade because, lawdy knows, your life moves fast!

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Hi there.

Many thanks to the viewers tweeting that they picked up the new deluxe version of my music album, either on iTunes or in the home section of Walmart stores. Two brand new songs are added!

Coming up on Morning Express with Robin Meade on HLN:

This could get ugly.
11 Secret Service members have had their security clearance yanked after accusations they had prostitutes come back to their hotel rooms.
Now we're hearing some military members in the detail may be investigated too.
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Breaking news:
Two big earthquakes overnight in the Pacific. (Is it just me, or do we seem to have earthquakes more regularly than we used to?)
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George Zimmerman's defense team wants a different judge for the trial in the death of Trayvon Martin. But do you agree with their reasons why?
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Procrastinators, today is tax day.
If you're getting a refund, what are you doing with it?
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Our Country Votes:
"Start packing." How did Mitt Romney follow up those for Pres. Obama?
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A man holds up a convenience store with......wait for it......tongs!
And there is video!
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Who said physics class wouldn't come in handy in real life? How one man used it to get out of a $400 ticket.

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Morning, team! Glad to be back with you.

From Texas to Minnesota, storms made for a treacherous weekend with more than 130 tornadoes in all. Wow.
5 people are confirmed dead.
Listen to this:
In one of the hardest hit towns in Oklahoma, the storm knocked out the tornado sirens.
Our meteorologist, Bob Van Dillen, can show you what kind of threat today brings.

You gotta see how the backside of that system however is leaving SNOW elsewhere!

If you’re a runner, can you imagine running 26 miles in 89-degree weather? That’s the forecast for Boston’s marathon today.

I'm guessing this doesn't count as reconnaissance work:
Several members of President Obama’s secret service team were sent home for allegedly hiring prostitutes. Yikes!
You gotta hear about the alleged flings in Colombia before the president arrived, and what the boss has to say.

You get to see a military dog and its handler reunited.

Mortgage rates are low, but qualifying for a loan is getting even harder.

A man tries out for the Denver Broncos cheerleader squad! See if he made it. Also, hear what point he was trying to make.

See how Tim Tebow responds when boo birds fly at Yankee stadium.

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