Trump v. Comey; FBI Raids; Inmates Making Pizza: Patch Morning Briefing

Can you believe it? Friday. Here are some stories that we think you should know about.

Trump Tells NBC One Thing; Comey Tells Associates Something Else

Call it two tales of one dinner. President Trump claimed during an interview with NBC that then-FBI Director James Comey wanted to have dinner to discuss keeping his job. In that dinner, according to Trump, Comey assured him that he wasn't under investigation. Comey has told others that absolutely didn't happen, that it's "fiction," and that he declined Trump's request for "loyalty." (Patch)

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In More Contradiction News

Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe told the Senate Intelligence Committee that, despite what the White House said, James Comey had absolutely not lost the respect of the bureau's agents. He also said that the White House's characterization of the Russia probe as "one of the smallest things" the FBI is doing is wrong, that the FBI considers it a "highly significant investigation." (Patch)

Meanwhile, The Search For Comey's Replacement Is On

While there's been talk that the administration might first look to replace McCabe as interim director, talk is heating up of possible permanent replacements. And rising to the top of some lists is former Michigan Representative — and FBI agent — Mike Rogers. (Patch).

And Showing That Not All Political Drama Is In D.C.

The FBI raided the office of a Republican campaign consultant in Annapolis, Maryland, on Thursday, causing state Republican lawmakers to cut ties to the firm. The raid was in relation to the firm's work on the unsuccessful 2013 campaign for Virginia governor Ken Cuccinelli. (Patch)

Some Boys Are Too Old For Boy Scouts

The Mormon Church announced Thursday that starting next year, some older teens will no longer take part in two Boy Scouts programs, removing about 180,000 boys from the Varsity and Venturing programs. New programs will be created. (Patch)

Connecticut Man Shows Drunken Hatred Alive And Well

A man from Connecticut was on South Padre Island in Texas when police say he went on a 20-minute rant of harassment against a Muslim family on the beach. He was arrested for public intoxication. The family recorded the hate-filled rant. (Patch)

Watch Out For The Flying Hats

It's only been two days since Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced that he won't seek reelection. There are now almost half a dozen candidates in the race. The latest is former U.S. Attorney Jenny Durkan, who was the first openly gay U.S. Attorney. (Patch)

We Imagine The Pepperoni With A File Is a Big Hit

Inmates in a medium-security area of Cook County Jail can now have pizza delivered to their cells. The catch? It's made by fellow inmates as part of a program to teach them work skills for when they get out. (Patch)

Music Industry Shake-Up: L.A. Reid Out At Epic

The legendary producer who has helped artists from Mariah Carey to Busta Rhymes to Meghan Trainor is out at Epic Records. Patch suspects he'll land on his feet. (Patch)

It May Not Have Been The Mother Of All Pythons But...

Clearly they don't call him "Wildman" for nothing. Florida python hunter caught a 16-foot-10-inch long Burmese python. And she was carrying 73 babies. (Patch)

It's that simple. She is 3. She was born with one kidney. She has a specific condition that makes it hard to find a match. But it can be done. (Patch).

Washington Sports Fans Are Nation's Most Tortured

For a city with professional teams in the four major sports, Washington fans don't have a lot to cheer for. A new report spells out just how miserable they must be. Not one team has made the finals in 20 years. Well, at least they have politics to keep them going. Oh, wait. (Patch).

On This Day In History

1784 - The Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution, goes into effect.

1846 - The Donner Party leaves Missouri for California. It does not end well.

1932 - Charles Lindbergh's baby is found murdered.

2002 - Former President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for four-day visit.

2008 - An 8.0 earthquake in Sichuan, China, kills more than 69,000 people.

Born On This Day

1950 - Actor Gabriel Byrne

1959 - Actor Ving Rhames

1962 - Former Brat Pack member and son of Martin Sheen Emilio Estevez

1965 - Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk

1969 - Facts of Life star Kim Fields

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