Trump Tension With Sessions; Comey Latest; Cosby Accuser Takes The Stand: Patch Morning Briefing

Here we are... pretty much halfway through the week... Here are some stories we wanted you to know about.

Today's Episode Of As The White House Turns

The attorney general told the president he would resign. The FBI director told the attorney general he didn't want to be alone with the president. The director of National Intelligence said the president wanted him to get the FBI director to back off. (Patch).

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Like Father, Like Son: Questions About Eric Trump Foundation

David Farenthold of The Washington Post won a Pulitzer Prize, in no small part, because of his reporting that showed Donald Trump's foundation didn't donate as much as he claimed. Now, a new report says that Eric Trump's foundation took money meant for kids with cancer and sent it to Trump businesses. (Patch).

If The President Can Say It, Why Can't I?

That's the question lots of teachers are hearing around the country as more students are adopting the president's language to bully others. A new report found more than 50 incidents in 26 states. (Patch).

Dozens have been hospitalized. Four are dead. The culprit may be a counterfeit version of Percocet, an opioid. The investigation is underway. (Patch).

Cosby Accuser Takes The Stand

Andrea Constand, the former Temple University employee who has accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault, took the stand in Day 2 of the trial on Tuesday afternoon. (Patch).

Russian Probe Investigators Turn To San Antonio Firm

As the FBI probes possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials in last year's general election, the role played by San Antonio-based digital operations overseen by senior White House adviser Jared Kushner is gaining increased scrutiny. (Patch).

U.S. Sugar Industry Not Sweet on Proposed Deal With Mexico

The United States and Mexico may have announced a new trade deal on sugar, but United States companies are not pleased. They say it has a loophole that Mexico could exploit "to continue to dump subsidized sugar into the U.S. market and short U.S. refineries of raw sugar inputs." (Patch).

Controversial Sheriff In Spotlight At Shackled Childbirth Trial

Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke is in the spotlight in a civil suit brought by an inmate who was forced to give birth while shackled. He may also soon be facing a class action suit on behalf of 40 female inmates who say they were shackled while receiving treatments for pregnancy-related care. (Patch).

Penny Saved May Be Penny Earned; $270 In Pennies = Rejected Tax Payment

Brian McGonegal thinks the $270 Jackson, Michigan, charged him as a special assessment to clean his yard is ridiculous. So he paid it in pennies. The town rejected it. He's arguing. (Patch).

Uber Fires 20

Embattled ride-hailing company Uber has fired 20 employees as part of an investigation into the company's culture. A law firm looking into 215 human resources claims took no action in 100 of the cases, sent 31 employees into counseling and gave seven employees final warnings. The firm is still investigating 57 of the cases. (Patch).

Potbelly Pig's Big Belly May Lead To Animal Abuse Charges

Maybelle, a potbelly pig, is supposed to weigh about 100 pounds, maybe 110. She was found at 200 pounds. Animal rescue workers took her in. Now her owner may face animal abuse charges. (Patch).

Chuck Berry At The White House

It was 38 years ago today. The rock and roll pioneer played at the White House at the request of President Carter. Three days later he pleaded guilty to tax evasion. (Patch).

Naked And Unafraid - Burglar Is Caught
After allegedly robbing a coffee stand, a burglar - trying to avoid sheriff's deputies - stripped off all his clothes. He was trying to blend in with the fauna, according to a detective. (Patch).

Olympic Medalist Wants Every Black Kid To Swim

U.S. Olympic medalist Maritza Correia wants to change the statistics that say black kids are more likely to drown than any other children. (Patch).

And.. To Finish Up - Video Of Man Pulling Snake From Gas Pump

A new video posted on YouTube shows Brandon Radke wrap his hand with a shirt before grabbing the rat snake at a gas station in Cedartown, Georgia. (Patch).

On This Day In History

1862 - The United States and United Kingdom agree to suppress the slave trade

1942 - The United States defeats Japan in the Battle of Midway

1965 - The Supreme Court effectively legalizes contraception for married couples

1981 - Israeli Air Force planes destroy Iraqi nuclear reactor

1982 - Priscilla Presley opens Graceland to the public

Born On This Day

1848 - Artist Paul Gauguin

1909 - Actress Jessica Tandy

1917 - Actor Dean Martin

1952 - Actor Liam Neeson

1958 - Prince

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