Chris Christie Makes Internet Happy; Tropical Storm Forming; Fourth Recap: Patch Morning Briefing

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North Korea Apparently Had A Good Fourth

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson confirmed late Tuesday that North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, saying it "represents a new escalation of the threat to the United States, our allies and partners, the region, and the world." (Patch)

Christie Tans, Gets Burned By Internet Memes

It was the photo that infuriated millions. On Monday, it made millions laugh. From Gilligan's Island to Tattooine to the building of the Empire State Building, Chris Christie was there. Warning: Don't drink anything while checking this out. (Patch)

Another Court Defeat For Trump Administration

A federal appeals court in Washington has ruled that the head of the Environmental Protection Agency overstepped his authority in trying to delay implementation of a new rule requiring oil and gas companies to monitor and reduce methane leaks. (AP via Patch)

Caribbean Meet Don, Don Meet The Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center says an area of disturbed tropical weather is showing greater potential for development. It could be a storm named Don before long. (Patch)

Ex-Wife Charged With Killing Her Ex-Husband, An FBI Agent

Laurel Police charged a woman in the March murder of a retired FBI special agent. On Friday, police arrested Anne Reed Allen, the estranged wife of the victim, Scott Alan Horn. (Patch)

Ice Bucket Creator Pete Frates In Hospital

The man who inspired people around the world to dump buckets of ice water over their heads to raise millions of dollars for Lou Gehrig's disease research is back in the hospital and is keeping his sense of humor. After some news outlets erroneously reported Monday that he had died, Frates responded by posting a 45-second video on Twitter showing him lying in a hospital bed while the song "Alive" by Pearl Jam plays in the background. (AP via Patch)

What Could Bring Trump And The Pope Together?

A British infant with a terminal genetic order named Charlie Gard. Both are offering to help Charlie's parents who are trying to prevent the boy being removed from life support. (Patch)

Hottest 20 Real Estate Markets For June

California dominates the list with five of the top 10 cities, including, Vallejo, Sacramento and San Diego. With limited growth in for-sale homes, prices remained high. Just a few months ago, the nationwide median home price pushed above $250,000 for the first time. We're predicting it will hit $275,000 when we close out June— an increase of 9 percent since one year ago. (Realtor.com via Patch)

Fourth Of July Recap

• He's Like The Yankees Of Hot Dogs

Joey Chestnut won the coveted Mustard Belt, downing 72 hots dogs and buns in 10 minutes. (Patch)

• With Fireworks, Come Injuries

Several fireworks-related accidents have been reported across the country, and at least one accident in Kentucky turned fatal. (Patch)

• Star Spangled Interpretations: Some Versions Great, Some Not So Much

Igor Stravinsky was vilified for an added minor chord, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye praised for their interpretations. Others have failed. (Patch)

• Not The Best Idea

A Michigan man used a smoke bomb to try to get rid of bees nesting in his garage, which was reduced to ashes in a resulting fire. (Patch)

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On This Day In History

1937 - Spam is introduced by Hormel

1946 - The bikini goes on sale for the first time

1971 - President Nixon ratifies the 26th Amendment, lowering the voting age to 18 from 21

1975 - Arthur Ashe becomes the first black man to win the men's singles title at Wimbledon

2015 - United States Women's National Team wins soccer's Women's World Cup

Born On This Day

1950 - Musician Huey Lewis

1951 - Baseball great Goose Gossage

1958 - Irish reporter Veronica Guerin, who was killed by drug lords unhappy with her work, and "Calvin and Hobbes" creator Bill Watterson

1969 - Rapper and Wu-Tang Clan member RZA

1972 - Writer Gary Shteyngart

File photo Joe Raedle/Getty Images News/Getty Images

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