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about half the health trusts in england are affected by today's industrial action, but the rcn, has guaranteed a minimum level of cover, for intensive care and trauma units. a quarter of the trusts involved have also been given extra exemptions, for services like transplant and cardiac care, which means strikers can be called in, for emergencies. this latest 28—hour action ends at midnight, with the government saying it's pay offer, is fair and reasonable. here's our health correspondent, sophie hutchinson. they say cut back, we say fight back. nurses on the picket line once again....

>> we've got a fox news alert for you right now. cities across the nation bracing for mayday mayhem by occupiers. one of the biggest movements in the country happening right now here in new york city. wnyw reporter robert moses live with the details. robert, it's raining. you got to figure that may stop a lot of the occupiers from coming out today. >> steve, it could. good morning to you. and good morning, everyone. we're here outside of bryant park in midtown manhattan. this will be one of the staging areas for the day of action promised here in new york city as well as all across the country...

Raining here. i don't know if they're still going to show. >> yeah, it's raining occupiers and it's a fight over the pledge of allegiance. one mother suing after her daughter got detention for refusing to stand and recite the pledge. was it her right to free speech or lack of patriotism? we'll talk about that. "fox & friends" hour two for a tuesday starts right now. >> speaking of the pledge of allegiance, i was at a school event recently for my son and not only did they say the pledge of allegiance but they sang "my country 'tis of thee" i was like wow, i had to dig deep back in my memory ban...