Trump Investigation; Bill Cosby Says It's Racism; Tornado Season: Patch Morning Briefing

Wednesday means hope. While the weekend may still be days away, here are some stories we think you should know about as you continue the journey.

Trump, Comey, Flynn, Threats, Memos

Maybe we should just start each day by asking, can you top this? On Monday the story was how the president shared state secrets with Russian officials in the Oval Office. On Tuesday, the story had shifted to how former FBI Director James Comey had kept notes of how Trump had asked him to forget about the probe into Michael Flynn's dealings with the Russians. (Patch).

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While Washington Deals With Political Storms, The Midwest Prepares For Tornadoes

People along the Atlantic Coast all know that Hurricane Season starts June 1. In the Midwest, the concern is tornado season starts May 1. And the next few days have meteorologists concerned. (Patch).

Obama Legacy: Chelsea Manning Getting Out Of Prison

It was one of the last things President Obama did before leaving office: commute the sentence of Chelsea Manning, the Army private who leaked information to Wikileaks. On Wednesday, Manning gets out of prison. (Patch).

Cosby: It Is Racism

The formerly beloved comedian, approaching his trial for felony indecent assault, gave his first interview in years and said racism is at the heart of the charges against him. (Patch).

Hey, Detroit! Ellen Has Your Back

After hearing about the problems in Detroit, talk show host Ellen Degeneres decided to do something about it — she donated a 40-foot prefab house to help revitalize a neighborhood. (Patch).

South Carolina Teen Died Of Too Much Caffeine

A coroner in South Carolina concluded a teen who died suddenly despite being otherwise healthy died because of too much caffeine. The 16-year-old had had a latte, a Mountain Dew and an energy drink in about one hour, collapsed one hour after that and died one hour later. (Patch).

As families around the country remember loved ones who have fallen in the line of duty, there is a family in Detroit — relatives of an officer shot in the head last month and is clinging to life — who is standing with other families and calling on politicians not to just use them as political props. (Patch).

Bail Set For Facebook Live Murder Defendants

The four defendants accused of torturing and killing a mentally challenged man were originally held without bail. On Tuesday, bail was set. But they are still behind bars. (Patch).

3-D Printing May Restore Fertility

Yep. Scientists at Northwestern have manufactured a functional ovary using 3-D printing technology. Admittedly, it was for a mouse. But it worked. (Patch).

Longtime commentator Beth Mowins will become the first woman to call a nationally televised NFL game when she calls the second game of a doubleheader on opening night. (Patch).

On This Day In History

1536 - Henry VIII's marriage to Anne Boleyn is annulled.

1939 - Columbia University and Princeton play the first sporting event to be televised in the United States.

1954 - United States Supreme Court announces unanimous decision in Brown v. Board of Education

1973 - The televised Senate Watergate hearings get underway.

2004 - The first same sex marriages in the United States are performed in the United States.

Born On This Day

1942 - Blues legend Taj Mahal

1956 - Comedian/actor Bob Saget

1965 - Musician Trent Reznor

1982 - NBA star Tony Parker

1985 - Dancing with the Stars mainstay Derek Hough

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