Patch Morning Briefing: Oscar Mayhem, Father Of Killed Seal Wants Probe, Lyme Disease Uptick

Good morning! We hope you had a good weekend. Here's a bit of what you need to know to get ready for the week.

Oscar Mayhem

It was one of those moments that if you had put in a movie, no one would have believed it. The wrong winner for Best Picture was announced. (Patch).

In Other Oscar News

There was maybe the best prank in Oscar history (Patch), and there was a lot of politics talk — humorous and otherwise. (Patch).

Chris Christie Tells Lawmakers To Do Their Jobs

"You asked for the job... Now go do it." That was New Jersey governor and former Trump transition head Chris Christie on CNN on Sunday. He was addressing lawmakers who have been ducking town hall meetings with their constituents in recent weeks. It's not all he said. (Patch).

Father Whose Seal Team Son Was Killed Wants Probe

The father of Ryan Owens, who was killed in Yemen, not only wants an investigation into his son's death, he says he did not want to meet the president when his son's body was returned to the United States. (Patch).

First Amendment Victory In Portland

A federal judge threw out what's believed to be the first subpoena issued to a reporter by the Trump Justice Department. (Patch).

Acclaimed Author Mocked By HS Students Who Cheered Internment

Jamie Ford went to speak to high school students in one of the wealthiest districts in Texas. It did not go well. They cheered Japanese internment and mocked him. (Patch).

Lyme Disease Uptick In Michigan Possible

Officials are concerned that the early appearance of the Blacklegged tick could mean a spike of Lyme disease in Michigan (Patch).

What's The President Up To?

Trump will have lunch with Pence and UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. In the evening he will meet with "regional press." Check out the full schedule here.

Baltimore Ravens Safety Hit With Drug Charges In Miami

Matthew Elam, a former first-found pick, was arrested after officers saw his Range Rover weaving in and out of traffic and screeching his tires. He was hit with drug charges. The Ravens released a statement saying he is not a part of their plans for next season. (Patch).

Muhammad Ali's Son Profiling Victim At Fort Lauderdale Airpor

The son of "The Greatest" believes he was held at the Fort Lauderdale Airport for being Muslim. (Patch).

Celebrity Birthdays

1930 - Joanne Woodward

1961 - James Worthy

1981 - Josh Groban

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