Trump Campaign's Russian Contacts; UK Threat Level; Moon Dust: Patch Morning Briefing

Made it to Wednesday. Lots going on. Here are some things that we thought you should know about.

Former CIA Director Said Too Much Russian Contact For His Liking

John Brennan was before the House Intelligence Committee Tuesday delivering body blows to the White House's assertion that the investigation into contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia is a "witch hunt" and a "hoax.' (Patch)

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U.K. Raises Threat Level

The bomber has been identified. So have many of those who died in his attack. Britain warns another attack may be imminent. (Patch)

Taking the $15/Hour Fight To 'Donald Trump Of Corporations'

That's what union organizers are calling McDonald's, where they plan to protest Wednesday. They will be at the company's annual shareholder meeting to focus attention on the fight or $15/hour. (Patch)

Plagiarism Scandal May Hurt Controversial Sheriff

David Clarke, the sheriff in Milwaukee, is not shy about speaking his mind. And, apparently, not shy about speaking other people's minds. A new report says he lifted large parts of his master's thesis. And it may hurt his chances to get a job with the Trump administration. (Patch)

So Much For It Always Being Five O'Clock Somewhere

There's been a modern myth that a glass of wine day may actually be healthy. Modern or not, it appears it is no more than a myth. New studies are showing that the glass of wine a day may be so bad that it could increase a woman's chances of getting breast cancer. (Patch)

Moon Dust Better Than Gold For Illinois Woman

She became the first American citizen to be allowed to privately own a lunar object — moon dust brought back by Apollo 11. Now she's auctioning it off with the proceeds going to charity. Expect bids in the millions. (Patch)

From World Series Champ To 'Dancing With The Stars' Runner-Up

You've got to hand it to "Grandpa Rossy," who has gone from World Series champ, catching for the Cubs, to a remarkable second place finish on "Dancing With the Stars." (Patch)

Predators' Win Is Loss For Some Fans

While Nashville is celebrating its team going to the Stanley Cup Finals, some fans are marking the occasion with mixed emotions because they are losing their seats to make way for media. We're sorry. (Patch)

Meanwhile, LA Delays = Win For Tampa

It's taking a little longer to build a new stadium in L.A. where the Chargers and Rams will play. So, the NFL is moving the 2021 Super Bowl to Tampa, and L.A. will get it in 2022. (Patch)

Sean Hannity Was Seen Running From The Building

Not really. But the day after news came out that Fox had fallen to third in a key demographic, CNN did have a small amount of trouble staying on the air Tuesday afternoon. Presumably, it was just technical trouble. (Patch)

Moore. Roger Moore. Dead At 89,

He played James Bond in seven films — more than anyone else. (Patch)

On This Day In History

1626 - Peter Minuit buys Manhattan

1830 - Mary Had a Little Lamb is published

1844 - Samuel Morse sends a message, inaugurating the first telegraph line

1883 - The Brooklyn Bridge is opened to traffic

1994 - Four men convicted of the first bombing of the World Trade Center. Six people had been killed and more than 1,000 injured.

Born On This Day

1938 - Tommy Chong

1941 - Bob Dylan

1943 - Actor Gary Burghoff (Radar on M*A*S*H)

1944 - Singer Patti LaBelle

1963 - Novelist Michael Chabon

See you back here tomorrow.

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