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Filibuster Showdown; Kindergartner Handcuffed; Art of Negotiation

Aired April 25, 2005 - 06:29   ET

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CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: Good morning to you. From the Time Warner center in New York, I'm Carol Costello, along with Chad Myers.
"Now in the News."

A deadly commuter train derailment today in central Japan. Fifty are dead, more than 300 hurt. It happened during morning rush hour outside of Osaka. Three cars of a seven-car train derailed, slamming into several vehicles and an apartment building.

High gas prices will likely dominate talks between President Bush and the Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah today. The two are meeting at the president's Texas Ranch. The president is expected to ask the prince to boost his country's oil production.

One day after his formal inauguration, Pope Benedict XVI is meeting with religious leaders at the Vatican. He's also seeing pilgrims who came from his homeland of Germany to attend his inaugural Mass.

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his tax officials today to stop terrorizing business. He made the comment in his State of the Nation address. He urged Russians to stop spending billions of dollars abroad to avoid the tax man.

To the forecast center.

(WEATHER REPORT)

COSTELLO: Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has a message for Democratic senators: Do your jobs and vote. Do not filibuster judicial nominees. And Senator Frist delivered that message in a videotaped statement to a huge evangelical Christian rally called Justice Sunday.

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

SEN. BILL FRIST (R-TN), MAJORITY LEADER: Either confirm the nominees or reject them, but don't leave them hanging. Don't leave our courts hanging. Don't leave our country hanging.

If the nominees are rejected, fine. That's fair. At least rejection is a vote. Give those nominees the courtesy and the respect of a vote.

(END VIDEO CLIP) COSTELLO: Speaking of justice, a ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee countered the majority leader's message.

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: We've confirmed 205 of President Bush's judges. Is that saying that those 205 the Democrats voted for weren't people of faith? I mean, this is ridiculous. We should stop having some kind of religious McCarthyism, stop putting this religious test either for nominees or for the senators who vote on them.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

COSTELLO: Yet another example of ugly on the Hill. For reaction on this from the nation's capital, CNN Radio's John Bisney joins us live from D.C.

Good morning.

JOHN BISNEY, CNN RADIO: Hi, Carol.

COSTELLO: What is the reaction?

BISNEY: Well, as you say, Democrats, many on the Judiciary Committee but others, are quite upset that Senator Frist would take part in this broadcast. I mean, they just think that that was inappropriate, that it's injecting religion into an area where it does not belong. And they're really quite miffed.

Now, Frist didn't say anything against people of faith in his six-minute statement. But nevertheless, just his appearance and his endorsement of this has many very, very put off.

COSTELLO: Doesn't he have presidential aspirations? Isn't that one of the reasons he did this?

BISNEY: Well, it's one of the reasons, I think you could say. But he is the Senate's majority leader. And in that role, it's up to him to do what he thinks is best for the party in terms of the Bush agenda specifically and his judicial nominees. So, I think that's really the main reason that he was pushing this.

COSTELLO: So, what's the goal? Does he want Christian conservatives to write to their senators and congress people to force them into some action? Is that the goal here?

BISNEY: I think that's the short-term goal, absolutely. The names and phone numbers of several senators who might be swayed were shown on the screen several times during the broadcast with the urging to call them and tell them, please get on board with this.

COSTELLO: Interesting. We'll see what happens. John Bisney from CNN Radio joining us live this morning. Thank you.

There could be some courtroom fireworks this week in the Michael Jackson trial. And it's the defense who may end up getting burned. CNN's Soledad O'Brien joins us now for a preview and a look at what else is coming up on "AMERICAN MORNING."

Good morning -- Soledad.

SOLEDAD O'BRIEN, CNN ANCHOR: Hey, Carol, good morning to you.

Don't you mean more courtroom fireworks?

COSTELLO: Yes.

O'BRIEN: It's going to be a huge week for the prosecution in the Michael Jackson trial. Jackson's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, she's expected to testify. Experts say that her testimony could be some of the most damaging yet to the defense. We're going to talk to criminal defense attorney Anne Bremner (ph) about what we can expect from that.

Also, we kick off our special retirement series. It's called "Never Too Late." Today, we take a look at just how much money you really need to retire comfortably. And, Carol, if you're just going to hazard a guess, I'll give you a hint: Way more than you might think.

COSTELLO: Oh.

O'BRIEN: We're going to help you do the math this morning. Retirement 101 ahead on "AMERICAN MORNING."

Yes, I hear you sighing, I know. It's ugly. But think about, there are some folks who are even closer to retirement age than the incredibly youthful you and me. And they're in big trouble.

COSTELLO: I know. But I really wanted to retire early, but I guess that's not in the cards.

O'BRIEN: Seventy is early.

COSTELLO: Seventy is early. Oh, that's depressing. Thank you, Soledad.

Still to come in the news this week, this morning in New York, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff leads a rail security tour of Grand Central Terminal.

A state funeral will be held tomorrow for Israel's seventh president, Ezer Weizman. Ezer Weizman. I apologize for that. He died at the age of 80 after a long illness.

On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin's Middle East tour takes him to Israel and the West Bank.

On Thursday, it's take your daughters or sons or both to work day.

And Friday, Macintosh is scheduled to begin selling its new operating system. Still to come on DAYBREAK, a videotape shows police using handcuffs to subdue a rowdy 5-year-old girl. Is it over the line or reasonable restraint? You'll see for yourself in 15 minutes.

And coming up after the break, how to ask for that raise you want and get it. We'll talk about the art of negotiation.

But first, here's a look at what else is making news this Monday morning.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

COSTELLO: It's 6:37 Eastern. Here is what will be making news today.

Authorities have searched by air, land and water, but still no word on the fate of two missing toddlers in eastern Georgia. We could find out more in just over three hours when officials hold a news conference. They have questioned the children's mother, who reported the 2-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy missing on Saturday night.

The sentencing phase starts today for U.S. Army Sergeant Hassan Akbar (ph). A military jury convicted him in a grenade and rifle attack before the start of the Iraq war. The rampage killed two of Akbar's (ph) comrades.

And finally, Michael Jackson's trial resumes today. But for most of you, that's apparently not news. A new Gallup poll says 67 percent of Americans surveyed are not following the case closely.

Well, the images are startling. St. Petersburg police handcuff a 5-year-old girl after she threw a tantrum and hit a school official. Did police go too far? An attorney thinks so, and he does plan legal action.

CNN's Tony Harris tells us what happened.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

TONY HARRIS, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): The camera was rolling as part of a self-improvement exercise for preschool children in St. Petersburg, Florida. You see a 5-year-old girl become disruptive...

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: We're not touching you. No ma'am! We're not touching you, you don't touch me.

HARRIS: ... first throwing objects on the floor and resisting the efforts of a teacher and assistant principal to calm her down.

Eventually, the girl's mother is called, but she's unable to come to the school.

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Stop.

HARRIS: The girl begins hitting the assistant principal, and the police are called.

UNIDENTIFIED CHILD: No! I don't want them on!

HARRIS: The video is stopped soon after the girl's hands are fastened behind her.

Now, no charges have been filed against the 5-year-old girl, and she was released to her mother. But a lawyer for the girl's parents says that police went too far and that he plans unspecified legal actions against them. Police officials have launched an internal investigation.

Tony Harris, CNN, Atlanta.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

COSTELLO: Oh! So, what is next for this little girl and police? John Trevena, an attorney for the girl's mother, will talk about that in the 8:00 Eastern hour of "AMERICAN MORNING."

When DAYBREAK continues, a former Buckeye must have learned the art of negotiating since he's now a Bronco. Hear what Maurice Clarett has to say about being a freshman of sorts all over again.

More news in a moment. But first, a look at some famous people born on this Monday, April 25.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

COSTELLO: Your news, money, weather and sports. It is 6:42 Eastern. Here's what's all new this morning.

A commuter trail derails today in central Japan and slams into an apartment building. Fifty are dead, 300 injured.

In money news, you're getting too many tax breaks? I'm sure you're going to say yes. A presidential panel says too many deductions and credits are complicating the tax system. But it also says convincing you to give up your tax break would be virtually impossible.

In culture, it's part of pop culture and it's worth more than 50,000 bucks, at least that's what an anonymous bidder paid for the microphone used by late-night talk show host Johnny Carson until the 1980s. Carson died back in January.

In sports, it turned into a real battle between the Red Sox and Devil Rays. Here, Red Sox David Ortiz comes towards the mound after being -- almost being hit by a pitch. The bench was cleared twice in the game. Six people were ejected. Red Sox pitchers hit two Rays' players, but no Red Sox players were hit. And, oh, yes, the Red Sox won the game. I think they only won 1 out of 3, though.

CHAD MYERS, CNN METEOROLOGIST: They did. And just for, you know, info sake, no fans were hit this time. It all stayed on the ball field. COSTELLO: Nobody poured beer on anyone?

MYERS: No, no. And when you get in the middle like that, it's hard to get to the fans, because they're on the side, Carol. That's where you want to -- and if you're going to do it, do in the pitcher's mound.

(WEATHER REPORT)

COSTELLO: A little more sporting news for you, Chad.

MYERS: Oh, yes?

COSTELLO: Quarterback Alex Smith of Utah was the number one pick in the NFL draft over the weekend.

MYERS: Right, not a surprise.

COSTELLO: San Francisco picked him. But pick number 101 may have garnered even more attention.

MYERS: Yes.

COSTELLO: There he is. Former Broncos...

MYERS: Former Ohio State...

COSTELLO: Go ahead.

MYERS: Former Ohio State player. Brief Ohio State player. And out of the league now, out of the NCAA now for three years, finally eligible for the draft, and he gets picked the last member of the third round, Carol.

COSTELLO: Maurice Clarett. You know, I really did not think he was going to be picked. I mean, he sued the NFL so that he could join the NFL after, what, one year of college. And you have to have two or three, right?

MYERS: Right three.

COSTELLO: And I guess it doesn't matter if you sue the NFL. Anyway, now he says he just wants to move forward.

MYERS: Well, he found Trail Davis (ph), obviously a Broncos running back, back in the combines. And they became actually pretty good friends. And I think this probably had something to do with that, even though he didn't finish the combines, he didn't play that well, didn't run that fast in the combines, hey, you know what? You get what you get. And Denver really needed a running back, and I think this guy has star potential if he gets his head together.

COSTELLO: Yes. Well, we'll see what happens.

MYERS: Yes.

COSTELLO: We're going to take a short break. We'll be back with more after this.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

COSTELLO: We showed you the disturbing pictures of Florida police handcuffing a little girl. And in the wake of it, police, parents and principals may be taking a second look on how they deal with children. CNN's "AMERICAN MORNING" will have more on this story.

Let's check in now with Bill Hemmer.

Good morning.

BILL HEMMER, CNN ANCHOR: Hey, Carol. How are you? Good morning to you on a Monday.

It's not the first time police were called to the school, apparently. But they did too far, or did they not, in handcuffing that kindergartner? Police are investigating now. And the lawyer for the 5-year-old's mother is our guest. We'll talk to him about it today.

Also, the FBI -- a very interesting story here, Carol -- are investigating reports of people posing as hospital inspectors, trying to gain access to medical facilities in three major American cities. And they did it in the middle of the night. We'll try and figure out what's going on here and why it could be a growing concern for many. We'll get into that as well, 11 minutes away on "AMERICAN MORNING."

See you later -- Carol.

COSTELLO: All right. We'll be here. Thank you, Bill.

HEMMER: Bye-bye.

COSTELLO: Money makes then world go around, and everybody would like to bring home more of it. But persuading the boss to give you a raise is no easy matter.

"Money" magazine's Ellen McGirt has some tips on the art of negotiation, and she's here to talk about it this morning.

Good morning, Ellen.

ELLEN MCGIRT, SENIOR WRITER, "MONEY" MAGAZINE: Good morning. Thanks for having me.

COSTELLO: Now, see, the first thing I said to you in the break was, 'Boy, I stink at negotiating.'

MCGIRT: I know. And what did I say to you? 'I bet you think you do, but you probably don't.' Anybody with your poise and personality is probably going to be much better at it than they think. It's just that it's uncomfortable, because we think it's an us-versus- them conflict.

COSTELLO: Right. MCGIRT: It doesn't have to be that way.

COSTELLO: Conflict. And I don't like strife.

MCGIRT: You're all about the love.

COSTELLO: Oh, yes, I'm all about the love. But anyway, you have seven tips for us this morning on how to negotiate better. The number one tip is, don't look at a deal as an either/or proposition.

MCGIRT: The most important mistake that people make is that they're going to make their offer and they're going to stick to their guns and they're going to do go down with the ship with it. It's not about that. It's about compromise, the fine art of compromise. Do you want more money? Yes. But you also want a better office. You also want better hours. Thinking creatively means that you'll get exactly what you want, the spirit of what you want, even it's not (INAUDIBLE).

COSTELLO: I want all of those things.

MCGIRT: And you'll get them someday.

COSTELLO: All right. Because you're going to tell me how this morning. OK. Number two, know what you can part with and then part with it hard.

MCGIRT: The time to figure out what's really important to you is not in the heat of the moment. Know in advance what you're going to be asking for, a wide array of things, and what's really your sticking point? What are you willing to give up? And give it up. With a little bit of theater, it seems like you're giving up more than you actually are. You're not really lying; you're just bluffing.

COSTELLO: Just bluffing. So, there is a little acting involved here.

MCGIRT: It's fun. If you take it on with a sense of adventure then it can be about the great theater of actually getting what you want. Having a conservation that was possible, not fighting.

COSTELLO: Oh, I get so angry, though. And the tips?

MCGIRT: OK.

COSTELLO: OK, we'll get to that in a second. Number three, figure out the other side's timetable, and then use it.

MCGIRT: Well, you live in a deadline-driven environment. You know what that's like. So does somebody else on the other side of the table from you. So, if you're looking to get a better deal on a hotel room, knowing that eventually they're going to have to rent it at some point means that you're going to get a better deal. A salesman, as they get close to their quota time, is more likely to compromise.

COSTELLO: OK. This is one that women should be fabulous at: Show people that you understand their position.

MCGIRT: Whether you're a mom or a hostage negotiator or just trying to get a better deal on something, know that the other person has a point of view, too. They're just trying to do a better job. If you can get them to agree with you, mirroring their emotions, I see you're upset here, I see you've got a lot riding on this, then the more likely that you'll be able to see each other as allies and construct a deal together.

COSTELLO: So, reach out and say, I understand your position.

MCGIRT: That's right. That's right. No, and I'm committed to you. You give me what I want.

COSTELLO: Gotcha. OK. Here's one: Stifle your emotions. I've gotten so angry I have walked out of the room. And I know that's entirely the wrong thing to do.

MCGIRT: Actually walking out of the room to calm yourself down is the right thing to do.

COSTELLO: Oh.

MCGIRT: This is a good tip for John Bolton, by the way, perhaps. Calm yourself down. Don't frighten the other side.

COSTELLO: Don't throw things at people.

MCGIRT: No, I know, pounding on their doors. It's just terrible.

COSTELLO: OK. So, you can walk away, compose yourself, say, I have to leave the room for just a second.

MCGIRT: That's right.

COSTELLO: I need a drink of water.

MCGIRT: Pull together some talking points for yourself. Reframe it so that you can get back on track. Staying focused and detached means you're more likely to get through the entire negotiation.

COSTELLO: Chad, you have something to say?

MYERS: Yes. You know, I guess you hear about buyer's market and seller's market when it comes to buying a home. But is it an employee's market or an employer's market now with a lot of people being out of work?

COSTELLO: How much power do you really have as an employee?

MCGIRT: You know, it depends. You know, it's funny that we have -- we're in such a litigious environment now that people are more afraid of doing the wrong thing or appearing to do the wrong thing. Sometimes you can use that as an advantage, just the fact that we work in it, but that there's a lot at stake for everybody in the workplace. But coming from where your boss is coming from, understanding that you know what's up for them means that you're able to give them things that would actually make their jobs easier and give them an opportunity to give you what you want. Patience.

COSTELLO: Yes, because I really do think that many employees forget how difficult a job their bosses have.

MCGIRT: That's right.

COSTELLO: The pressure they're under.

MCGIRT: That's exactly right.

COSTELLO: They're dealing with everything. You're dealing with just one small part of the business.

MCGIRT: And nervous about being evaluated all the time. So, if you can demonstrate that you understand what they're up against, they're more likely to work with you.

COSTELLO: OK. So, Jim Walton (ph), here I come. Thank you. Ellen McGirt of "Money" magazine.

MCGIRT: My pleasure.

COSTELLO: All right. Now is your chance to negotiate. Actually, you can't negotiate at all. You have to win a DAYBREAK coffee mug.

Chad?

MYERS: Carol, I have got great questions for you, but they are not easy questions today.

COSTELLO: Oh.

MYERS: We didn't ask a question on Friday. We actually gave away the mug because of the worst baby name, remember that?

So, here are the questions for today. We'll give you the winner tomorrow. What season of "American Idol" is airing right now? And what's the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States?

COSTELLO: Those aren't hard.

MYERS: I think you said it went down a few pennies from last week, right? CNN.com/daybreak. Just answer the questions there and hit submit -- Carol.

COSTELLO: CNN.com/daybreak. And you are watching DAYBREAK for a Monday morning.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

COSTELLO: "Now in the News." It's Japan's deadliest rail accident in more than 40 years. A commuter train went off the tracks this morning in central Japan. At least 50 people have been killed, more than 300 injured.

High gas prices will likely dominate talks between President Bush and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah today. The two are meeting at President Bush's Texas ranch. The president is expected to ask the prince to boost his country's oil production.

One day after his formal inauguration, Pope Benedict XVI is meeting with religious leaders at the Vatican. He's also seeing pilgrims who came from his homeland of Germany to attend his inaugural Mass.

The calendar says late April. But the weather is more like February. What is up with this, Chad?

MYERS: Carol, it's spring.

COSTELLO: Yes.

MYERS: Cold air is trying to come back in, and warm air -- you know, it's the same storm really that brought all of this severe weather to the Midwest on Friday. That was the warm side of the storm. This is the cold side of the storm.

(WEATHER REPORT)

COSTELLO: That does it for us. I'm Carol Costello along with Chad Myers. "AMERICAN MORNING" starts right now.

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Aired April 25, 2005 - 06:29   ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
CAROL COSTELLO, CNN ANCHOR: Good morning to you. From the Time Warner center in New York, I'm Carol Costello, along with Chad Myers.
"Now in the News."

A deadly commuter train derailment today in central Japan. Fifty are dead, more than 300 hurt. It happened during morning rush hour outside of Osaka. Three cars of a seven-car train derailed, slamming into several vehicles and an apartment building.

High gas prices will likely dominate talks between President Bush and the Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah today. The two are meeting at the president's Texas Ranch. The president is expected to ask the prince to boost his country's oil production.

One day after his formal inauguration, Pope Benedict XVI is meeting with religious leaders at the Vatican. He's also seeing pilgrims who came from his homeland of Germany to attend his inaugural Mass.

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his tax officials today to stop terrorizing business. He made the comment in his State of the Nation address. He urged Russians to stop spending billions of dollars abroad to avoid the tax man.

To the forecast center.

(WEATHER REPORT)

COSTELLO: Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist has a message for Democratic senators: Do your jobs and vote. Do not filibuster judicial nominees. And Senator Frist delivered that message in a videotaped statement to a huge evangelical Christian rally called Justice Sunday.

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

SEN. BILL FRIST (R-TN), MAJORITY LEADER: Either confirm the nominees or reject them, but don't leave them hanging. Don't leave our courts hanging. Don't leave our country hanging.

If the nominees are rejected, fine. That's fair. At least rejection is a vote. Give those nominees the courtesy and the respect of a vote.

(END VIDEO CLIP) COSTELLO: Speaking of justice, a ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee countered the majority leader's message.

(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: We've confirmed 205 of President Bush's judges. Is that saying that those 205 the Democrats voted for weren't people of faith? I mean, this is ridiculous. We should stop having some kind of religious McCarthyism, stop putting this religious test either for nominees or for the senators who vote on them.

(END VIDEO CLIP)

COSTELLO: Yet another example of ugly on the Hill. For reaction on this from the nation's capital, CNN Radio's John Bisney joins us live from D.C.

Good morning.

JOHN BISNEY, CNN RADIO: Hi, Carol.

COSTELLO: What is the reaction?

BISNEY: Well, as you say, Democrats, many on the Judiciary Committee but others, are quite upset that Senator Frist would take part in this broadcast. I mean, they just think that that was inappropriate, that it's injecting religion into an area where it does not belong. And they're really quite miffed.

Now, Frist didn't say anything against people of faith in his six-minute statement. But nevertheless, just his appearance and his endorsement of this has many very, very put off.

COSTELLO: Doesn't he have presidential aspirations? Isn't that one of the reasons he did this?

BISNEY: Well, it's one of the reasons, I think you could say. But he is the Senate's majority leader. And in that role, it's up to him to do what he thinks is best for the party in terms of the Bush agenda specifically and his judicial nominees. So, I think that's really the main reason that he was pushing this.

COSTELLO: So, what's the goal? Does he want Christian conservatives to write to their senators and congress people to force them into some action? Is that the goal here?

BISNEY: I think that's the short-term goal, absolutely. The names and phone numbers of several senators who might be swayed were shown on the screen several times during the broadcast with the urging to call them and tell them, please get on board with this.

COSTELLO: Interesting. We'll see what happens. John Bisney from CNN Radio joining us live this morning. Thank you.

There could be some courtroom fireworks this week in the Michael Jackson trial. And it's the defense who may end up getting burned. CNN's Soledad O'Brien joins us now for a preview and a look at what else is coming up on "AMERICAN MORNING."

Good morning -- Soledad.

SOLEDAD O'BRIEN, CNN ANCHOR: Hey, Carol, good morning to you.

Don't you mean more courtroom fireworks?

COSTELLO: Yes.

O'BRIEN: It's going to be a huge week for the prosecution in the Michael Jackson trial. Jackson's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, she's expected to testify. Experts say that her testimony could be some of the most damaging yet to the defense. We're going to talk to criminal defense attorney Anne Bremner (ph) about what we can expect from that.

Also, we kick off our special retirement series. It's called "Never Too Late." Today, we take a look at just how much money you really need to retire comfortably. And, Carol, if you're just going to hazard a guess, I'll give you a hint: Way more than you might think.

COSTELLO: Oh.

O'BRIEN: We're going to help you do the math this morning. Retirement 101 ahead on "AMERICAN MORNING."

Yes, I hear you sighing, I know. It's ugly. But think about, there are some folks who are even closer to retirement age than the incredibly youthful you and me. And they're in big trouble.

COSTELLO: I know. But I really wanted to retire early, but I guess that's not in the cards.

O'BRIEN: Seventy is early.

COSTELLO: Seventy is early. Oh, that's depressing. Thank you, Soledad.

Still to come in the news this week, this morning in New York, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff leads a rail security tour of Grand Central Terminal.

A state funeral will be held tomorrow for Israel's seventh president, Ezer Weizman. Ezer Weizman. I apologize for that. He died at the age of 80 after a long illness.

On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin's Middle East tour takes him to Israel and the West Bank.

On Thursday, it's take your daughters or sons or both to work day.

And Friday, Macintosh is scheduled to begin selling its new operating system. Still to come on DAYBREAK, a videotape shows police using handcuffs to subdue a rowdy 5-year-old girl. Is it over the line or reasonable restraint? You'll see for yourself in 15 minutes.

And coming up after the break, how to ask for that raise you want and get it. We'll talk about the art of negotiation.

But first, here's a look at what else is making news this Monday morning.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

COSTELLO: It's 6:37 Eastern. Here is what will be making news today.

Authorities have searched by air, land and water, but still no word on the fate of two missing toddlers in eastern Georgia. We could find out more in just over three hours when officials hold a news conference. They have questioned the children's mother, who reported the 2-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy missing on Saturday night.

The sentencing phase starts today for U.S. Army Sergeant Hassan Akbar (ph). A military jury convicted him in a grenade and rifle attack before the start of the Iraq war. The rampage killed two of Akbar's (ph) comrades.

And finally, Michael Jackson's trial resumes today. But for most of you, that's apparently not news. A new Gallup poll says 67 percent of Americans surveyed are not following the case closely.

Well, the images are startling. St. Petersburg police handcuff a 5-year-old girl after she threw a tantrum and hit a school official. Did police go too far? An attorney thinks so, and he does plan legal action.

CNN's Tony Harris tells us what happened.

(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

TONY HARRIS, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): The camera was rolling as part of a self-improvement exercise for preschool children in St. Petersburg, Florida. You see a 5-year-old girl become disruptive...

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: We're not touching you. No ma'am! We're not touching you, you don't touch me.

HARRIS: ... first throwing objects on the floor and resisting the efforts of a teacher and assistant principal to calm her down.

Eventually, the girl's mother is called, but she's unable to come to the school.

UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Stop.

HARRIS: The girl begins hitting the assistant principal, and the police are called.

UNIDENTIFIED CHILD: No! I don't want them on!

HARRIS: The video is stopped soon after the girl's hands are fastened behind her.

Now, no charges have been filed against the 5-year-old girl, and she was released to her mother. But a lawyer for the girl's parents says that police went too far and that he plans unspecified legal actions against them. Police officials have launched an internal investigation.

Tony Harris, CNN, Atlanta.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

COSTELLO: Oh! So, what is next for this little girl and police? John Trevena, an attorney for the girl's mother, will talk about that in the 8:00 Eastern hour of "AMERICAN MORNING."

When DAYBREAK continues, a former Buckeye must have learned the art of negotiating since he's now a Bronco. Hear what Maurice Clarett has to say about being a freshman of sorts all over again.

More news in a moment. But first, a look at some famous people born on this Monday, April 25.

(COMMERCIAL BREAK)

COSTELLO: Your news, money, weather and sports. It is 6:42 Eastern. Here's what's all new this morning.

A commuter trail derails today in central Japan and slams into an apartment building. Fifty are dead, 300 injured.

In money news, you're getting too many tax breaks? I'm sure you're going to say yes. A presidential panel says too many deductions and credits are complicating the tax system. But it also says convincing you to give up your tax break would be virtually impossible.

In culture, it's part of pop culture and it's worth more than 50,000 bucks, at least that's what an anonymous bidder paid for the microphone used by late-night talk show host Johnny Carson until the 1980s. Carson died back in January.

In sports, it turned into a real battle between the Red Sox and Devil Rays. Here, Red Sox David Ortiz comes towards the mound after being -- almost being hit by a pitch. The bench was cleared twice in the game. Six people were ejected. Red Sox pitchers hit two Rays' players, but no Red Sox players were hit. And, oh, yes, the Red Sox won the game. I think they only won 1 out of 3, though.

CHAD MYERS, CNN METEOROLOGIST: They did. And just for, you know, info sake, no fans were hit this time. It all stayed on the ball field. COSTELLO: Nobody poured beer on anyone?

MYERS: No, no. And when you get in the middle like that, it's hard to get to the fans, because they're on the side, Carol. That's where you want to -- and if you're going to do it, do in the pitcher's mound.

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COSTELLO: A little more sporting news for you, Chad.

MYERS: Oh, yes?

COSTELLO: Quarterback Alex Smith of Utah was the number one pick in the NFL draft over the weekend.

MYERS: Right, not a surprise.

COSTELLO: San Francisco picked him. But pick number 101 may have garnered even more attention.

MYERS: Yes.

COSTELLO: There he is. Former Broncos...

MYERS: Former Ohio State...

COSTELLO: Go ahead.

MYERS: Former Ohio State player. Brief Ohio State player. And out of the league now, out of the NCAA now for three years, finally eligible for the draft, and he gets picked the last member of the third round, Carol.

COSTELLO: Maurice Clarett. You know, I really did not think he was going to be picked. I mean, he sued the NFL so that he could join the NFL after, what, one year of college. And you have to have two or three, right?

MYERS: Right three.

COSTELLO: And I guess it doesn't matter if you sue the NFL. Anyway, now he says he just wants to move forward.

MYERS: Well, he found Trail Davis (ph), obviously a Broncos running back, back in the combines. And they became actually pretty good friends. And I think this probably had something to do with that, even though he didn't finish the combines, he didn't play that well, didn't run that fast in the combines, hey, you know what? You get what you get. And Denver really needed a running back, and I think this guy has star potential if he gets his head together.

COSTELLO: Yes. Well, we'll see what happens.

MYERS: Yes.

COSTELLO: We're going to take a short break. We'll be back with more after this.

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COSTELLO: We showed you the disturbing pictures of Florida police handcuffing a little girl. And in the wake of it, police, parents and principals may be taking a second look on how they deal with children. CNN's "AMERICAN MORNING" will have more on this story.

Let's check in now with Bill Hemmer.

Good morning.

BILL HEMMER, CNN ANCHOR: Hey, Carol. How are you? Good morning to you on a Monday.

It's not the first time police were called to the school, apparently. But they did too far, or did they not, in handcuffing that kindergartner? Police are investigating now. And the lawyer for the 5-year-old's mother is our guest. We'll talk to him about it today.

Also, the FBI -- a very interesting story here, Carol -- are investigating reports of people posing as hospital inspectors, trying to gain access to medical facilities in three major American cities. And they did it in the middle of the night. We'll try and figure out what's going on here and why it could be a growing concern for many. We'll get into that as well, 11 minutes away on "AMERICAN MORNING."

See you later -- Carol.

COSTELLO: All right. We'll be here. Thank you, Bill.

HEMMER: Bye-bye.

COSTELLO: Money makes then world go around, and everybody would like to bring home more of it. But persuading the boss to give you a raise is no easy matter.

"Money" magazine's Ellen McGirt has some tips on the art of negotiation, and she's here to talk about it this morning.

Good morning, Ellen.

ELLEN MCGIRT, SENIOR WRITER, "MONEY" MAGAZINE: Good morning. Thanks for having me.

COSTELLO: Now, see, the first thing I said to you in the break was, 'Boy, I stink at negotiating.'

MCGIRT: I know. And what did I say to you? 'I bet you think you do, but you probably don't.' Anybody with your poise and personality is probably going to be much better at it than they think. It's just that it's uncomfortable, because we think it's an us-versus- them conflict.

COSTELLO: Right. MCGIRT: It doesn't have to be that way.

COSTELLO: Conflict. And I don't like strife.

MCGIRT: You're all about the love.

COSTELLO: Oh, yes, I'm all about the love. But anyway, you have seven tips for us this morning on how to negotiate better. The number one tip is, don't look at a deal as an either/or proposition.

MCGIRT: The most important mistake that people make is that they're going to make their offer and they're going to stick to their guns and they're going to do go down with the ship with it. It's not about that. It's about compromise, the fine art of compromise. Do you want more money? Yes. But you also want a better office. You also want better hours. Thinking creatively means that you'll get exactly what you want, the spirit of what you want, even it's not (INAUDIBLE).

COSTELLO: I want all of those things.

MCGIRT: And you'll get them someday.

COSTELLO: All right. Because you're going to tell me how this morning. OK. Number two, know what you can part with and then part with it hard.

MCGIRT: The time to figure out what's really important to you is not in the heat of the moment. Know in advance what you're going to be asking for, a wide array of things, and what's really your sticking point? What are you willing to give up? And give it up. With a little bit of theater, it seems like you're giving up more than you actually are. You're not really lying; you're just bluffing.

COSTELLO: Just bluffing. So, there is a little acting involved here.

MCGIRT: It's fun. If you take it on with a sense of adventure then it can be about the great theater of actually getting what you want. Having a conservation that was possible, not fighting.

COSTELLO: Oh, I get so angry, though. And the tips?

MCGIRT: OK.

COSTELLO: OK, we'll get to that in a second. Number three, figure out the other side's timetable, and then use it.

MCGIRT: Well, you live in a deadline-driven environment. You know what that's like. So does somebody else on the other side of the table from you. So, if you're looking to get a better deal on a hotel room, knowing that eventually they're going to have to rent it at some point means that you're going to get a better deal. A salesman, as they get close to their quota time, is more likely to compromise.

COSTELLO: OK. This is one that women should be fabulous at: Show people that you understand their position.

MCGIRT: Whether you're a mom or a hostage negotiator or just trying to get a better deal on something, know that the other person has a point of view, too. They're just trying to do a better job. If you can get them to agree with you, mirroring their emotions, I see you're upset here, I see you've got a lot riding on this, then the more likely that you'll be able to see each other as allies and construct a deal together.

COSTELLO: So, reach out and say, I understand your position.

MCGIRT: That's right. That's right. No, and I'm committed to you. You give me what I want.

COSTELLO: Gotcha. OK. Here's one: Stifle your emotions. I've gotten so angry I have walked out of the room. And I know that's entirely the wrong thing to do.

MCGIRT: Actually walking out of the room to calm yourself down is the right thing to do.

COSTELLO: Oh.

MCGIRT: This is a good tip for John Bolton, by the way, perhaps. Calm yourself down. Don't frighten the other side.

COSTELLO: Don't throw things at people.

MCGIRT: No, I know, pounding on their doors. It's just terrible.

COSTELLO: OK. So, you can walk away, compose yourself, say, I have to leave the room for just a second.

MCGIRT: That's right.

COSTELLO: I need a drink of water.

MCGIRT: Pull together some talking points for yourself. Reframe it so that you can get back on track. Staying focused and detached means you're more likely to get through the entire negotiation.

COSTELLO: Chad, you have something to say?

MYERS: Yes. You know, I guess you hear about buyer's market and seller's market when it comes to buying a home. But is it an employee's market or an employer's market now with a lot of people being out of work?

COSTELLO: How much power do you really have as an employee?

MCGIRT: You know, it depends. You know, it's funny that we have -- we're in such a litigious environment now that people are more afraid of doing the wrong thing or appearing to do the wrong thing. Sometimes you can use that as an advantage, just the fact that we work in it, but that there's a lot at stake for everybody in the workplace. But coming from where your boss is coming from, understanding that you know what's up for them means that you're able to give them things that would actually make their jobs easier and give them an opportunity to give you what you want. Patience.

COSTELLO: Yes, because I really do think that many employees forget how difficult a job their bosses have.

MCGIRT: That's right.

COSTELLO: The pressure they're under.

MCGIRT: That's exactly right.

COSTELLO: They're dealing with everything. You're dealing with just one small part of the business.

MCGIRT: And nervous about being evaluated all the time. So, if you can demonstrate that you understand what they're up against, they're more likely to work with you.

COSTELLO: OK. So, Jim Walton (ph), here I come. Thank you. Ellen McGirt of "Money" magazine.

MCGIRT: My pleasure.

COSTELLO: All right. Now is your chance to negotiate. Actually, you can't negotiate at all. You have to win a DAYBREAK coffee mug.

Chad?

MYERS: Carol, I have got great questions for you, but they are not easy questions today.

COSTELLO: Oh.

MYERS: We didn't ask a question on Friday. We actually gave away the mug because of the worst baby name, remember that?

So, here are the questions for today. We'll give you the winner tomorrow. What season of "American Idol" is airing right now? And what's the average price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States?

COSTELLO: Those aren't hard.

MYERS: I think you said it went down a few pennies from last week, right? CNN.com/daybreak. Just answer the questions there and hit submit -- Carol.

COSTELLO: CNN.com/daybreak. And you are watching DAYBREAK for a Monday morning.

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COSTELLO: "Now in the News." It's Japan's deadliest rail accident in more than 40 years. A commuter train went off the tracks this morning in central Japan. At least 50 people have been killed, more than 300 injured.

High gas prices will likely dominate talks between President Bush and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah today. The two are meeting at President Bush's Texas ranch. The president is expected to ask the prince to boost his country's oil production.

One day after his formal inauguration, Pope Benedict XVI is meeting with religious leaders at the Vatican. He's also seeing pilgrims who came from his homeland of Germany to attend his inaugural Mass.

The calendar says late April. But the weather is more like February. What is up with this, Chad?

MYERS: Carol, it's spring.

COSTELLO: Yes.

MYERS: Cold air is trying to come back in, and warm air -- you know, it's the same storm really that brought all of this severe weather to the Midwest on Friday. That was the warm side of the storm. This is the cold side of the storm.

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COSTELLO: That does it for us. I'm Carol Costello along with Chad Myers. "AMERICAN MORNING" starts right now.

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