Health Care, Trump And The Waffle House: Patch Morning Briefing

Here we are. Friday. As you get ready for the weekend, here are a few stories that we think you should know about.

Health Care Bill Fight Is Just Beginning As It Heads To Senate

Call it a triumph of messaging. The House of Representatives narrowly passed a repeal and replace of Obamacare, and the Republicans had a celebration with the president at the Rose Garden. Now, it goes to the Senate where the outlook is not so good. Bipartisan skepticism there is a pre-existing condition. (Patch).

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Did A Notorious Serial Killer Fake His Own Death?

The serial who terrorized Chicago in the 19th century, H.H. Holmes, had a variety of colorful names, including The Devil in the White City, The Torture Doctor and The Beast of Chicago. When he was finally caught, he was hung. Or was he? (Patch).

Trump Appeals To Base By Telling Agencies Not To Enforce Laws

President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that was crafted to appeal to his base. It does two things — both of which involve telling agencies not to enforce laws that are on the books. One, it tells agencies not to worry so much about a mandate under Obamacare that required employers to provide insurance covering contraception. The other says ease off on the law prohibiting religious institutions from political activities. (Patch).

Who Doesn't Love The Waffle House?

Sean Brock, the chef who has helped put Charleston, South Carolina, on the map for foodies, has written an ode to the omnipresent food chain for Anthony Bourdain's website. It's not Brock's first time using Bourdain to educate people about the Waffle House. (Patch).

He Just Needed Some 'Bear' Necessities

You're a bear. It's morning. What do you do? Head to Rite Aid to pick up some stuff. Well, maybe not pick up some stuff. But in Banning, California, a bear paid an early morning visit to Rite Aid. And there are pictures. (Patch).

Hillary Said She's Part Of The Resistance. Here's What's Next.

Last week, during an interview, Hillary Clinton described herself as part of the "resistance." So, what's next? According to a report, she's getting ready to launch a political advocacy group that will oppose President Trump. (Patch).

Judge Orders Voter Registration Reopened In Georgia Sixth

How close is the race to replace Tom Price in the House of Representatives being watched? THISCLOSE doesn't quite do it justice. On Thursday, a judge ordered voter registration be reopened after an advocacy group successfully argued the state hindered participation in the upcoming election (Patch).

California: Work On The Wall Or Work With Us

The state Senate in California is considering legislation that will give companies a simple choice: work on Trump's wall or do business with the state. The bill would ban the state from doing business with companies that work on the wall. (Patch).

Trayvon Martin Getting Posthumous Degree

It's been about five years since Trayvon Martin was gunned down by George Zimmerman, who was later acquitted. When Florida Memorial University has its graduation, Trayvon will be awarded a posthumous bachelor of science degree in aviation with a concentration in flight education. The school says it honors the steps he took toward becoming a pilot. (Patch).

Maybe It's Time To Stop Riding the Roller Coaster

For the second time in two years, Oklahoma City's Frontier City roller coasters stalled near the top. More than one dozen people had to be rescued. Watch the video of the rescue. (Patch).

Clearly More People Need To Know About May 4th Be With You

It was Star Wars Day on Thursday — the anniversary of the movie's release — and a day showing the power of puns to affect the calendar. The thing is, not everyone knows about May 4 and Star Wars Day. So, when a parent saw someone dressed in black walking into a school, the parent called police. The school was evacuated. It was a kid in a Darth Vader costume. (Patch).

Painting Lost, Now Found Auctioned To Fund Scholarships

For years, Washington High School in Milwaukee had two rare paintings by Birger Sandzen. One was sold for $351,000 a bit ago. This week, the other was auctioned, also for hundreds of thousands of dollars. In all, the school now has $771,000 to help fund scholarships for graduates. (Patch).

Emma Stone Couldn't Make The Prom

A high school student in Arizona went above and beyond making a "promposal" video recreating the opening of "La La Land." His goal? Get Emma Stone to go to the prom with him. She couldn't make it, but she sent a gift. (Patch).

On This Day In History

1494 - Christopher Columbus lands in Jamaica, claims it for Spain.

1821 - Napoleon dies in exile.

1877 - Lakota leader Sitting Bull leads his people to refuge in Canada.

1904 - Cy Young throws the first perfect game in modern baseball history.

1925 - John Scopes is arrested for teaching evolution.

1973 - Secretariat wins the Kentucky Derby.

Born On This Day

1818 - Karl Marx

1864 - Nellie Bly

1943 - Michael Palin

1944 - John Rhys-Davis

1959 - Brian Williams

Have a great weekend. See you back here on Monday.

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