Patch Morning Briefing: Health Care Vote Fallout; No Leggings; And Final Four Is Set

Yes, it's Monday again. The good news is that many people around the country are on spring break. For parents, that may mean more stress. For teachers, a well-deserved break. For us at Patch, it means just another opportunity to fill you in on some of what's going on in the world.

Health Care Vote Aftermath: Lots Of Blame To Throw Around

It was Donald Trump's big campaign promise — day one, repeal and replace Obamacare. On Day 64, President Trump failed and then told everyone he had never promised it would happen right away. Lots of recriminations and more aftermath are expected this week. (Patch).

Health Care Vote Aftermath: Fox Host Knows Where Blame Lies

On Saturday night, President Trump tweeted that everyone should watch Judge Jeanine Pirro, the former Westchester, New York, district attorney turned Fox News host (with a stop in between in which she was under federal investigation related to wiretapping). A couple of hours later she opened her show by saying Speaker of the House Paul Ryan should resign because of the failed health care vote. (Patch).

United Takes Heat For Banning Legging-Wearing 10-Year-Old Relative Of Employee

United says its gate agent was acting appropriately by not allowing two teenage girls to board a flight because they were wearing leggings. The teens were affiliated with the airline and flying on a pass. The company says that employees or their relatives have to be dressed appropriately. (Patch).

Oregon Leads The Way — In Hate Crimes Per Capita Since November

That's the news from a new report based on data gathered by ProPublica since November (Patch).

News Minute

Mom With Breast Cancer Speaks Of Struggle

"My children are the reason I've fought as hard as I have," says Allison Duchemin of her battle with breast cancer. Her diagnosis led to an outpouring of support and love from family and friends. (Patch).

You Don't Have To Be Qualified For Squat To Get Elected, Says Candidate

"It's completely obvious that you don't have to be qualified for squat to get elected to office," says Joel Frieders, a beekeeper running unopposed for city council in Yorkville, Illinois. "I love tacos," he added. He also had a lot of serious points. (Patch).

Pig Mask-Wearing Burglars At Bellagio Put Hotel On Lockdown

While there were reports of gunfire, that was not the case. Still, the Bellagio, a luxury hotel in Las Vegas, was placed on lockdown. It turned out that three men had used sledgehammers to smash their way into a high-end jewelry store. They tried to flee, but their car wouldn't start. There were several arrests. (Patch).

Someone in San Antonio Is A Millionaire — 27 Times Over

There's a new multi-millionaire in San Antonio, Texas. Over the weekend, one person won the Texas Lottery, matching all the numbers and winning $27.5 million in the process. (Patch).

Tennessee Couple Charged With Offering Baby For Sale on Craigslist

The couple sold the baby for $3,000. He was 5 months old. Fortunately, they sold him to an undercover officer. Baby is now with Children's Services. Parents under arrest. (Patch).

Great Horned Owl Back In Rehab

Papa Owl, as this great horned owl is known, "can't seem to stay out of trouble." That's the verdict of the Chocolay Raptor Center in Michigan. The owl was first there two years after being shot. He was brought back last week after being found lying on the ground, stunned. (Patch).

Want To See Cool Behind-The-Scenes Stuff At a Firehouse?

Firefighters and cops often see themselves in a bit of a rivalry, That was definitely not the case when Miami Police sent a video unit to a Miami Fire station to do a behind-the-scenes video. Find out about their secret vending area. (Patch).

On This Day In History

1794 - United States Government establishes a Navy.

1866 - Geronimo surrenders to the U.S. Army.

1915 - Typhoid Mary placed in quarantine.

1981 - In Poland, the Solidarity movement stages a warning strike with at least 12 million people walking off their job.

1998 - Food and Drug Administration approves Viagra.

Celebrity Births

1939 - Race car driver Cale Yarborough

1947 - Pioneering tech journalist Walt Mossberg

1950 - Tony Banks of Genesis

1963 - NFL star Randall Cunningham

1989 - Matt Harvey, New York Mets pitcher

Have a great day and see you back here tomorrow

Photo of Joel Frieders courtesy of Joel Frieders

Photo of a great horned owl by Andrea Westmoreland via Flickr Commons