Grandparents Allowed; Wimbledon; Obamacare Vote: Patch Morning Briefing

Good morning! It's Friday, we hope you've had a terrific week. Here's what you need to know heading into the weekend.

Grandparents Are A-OK, Hawaii Judge Says

No one with relatives who are American residents — that means grandparents, grandchildren and others outside the immediate family — will be affected by President Trump's travel ban, according to a new ruling from a federal judge in Hawaii. The ban restricts entry to the U.S. from six Muslim-majority countries. Under a ruling from the Supreme Court, the ban cannot affect people with "bona fide" ties to people living in the U.S., but the exact meaning of this phrase is a work in progress. (Politico)

Venus Williams Cruises To Wimbledon Final

Despite the looming accident investigation back home, American tennis great Venus Williams earned a coveted spot in the 2017 Wimbledon ladies final on Saturday. The Palm Beach Gardens resident defeated home crowd favorite Johanna Konta of Great Britain Thursday. Williams won in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2.

GOP's Obamacare Overhaul May Still Become Law

Senate Republicans plan to vote on a new version of their health care reform bill next week. The bill now includes a controversial amendment championed by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz that would allow insurers to sell watered-down coverage that doesn't include Obamacare's essential health benefits. It also includes dramatic cuts to Medicaid, the program that offers coverage for low-income Americans, children, pregnant women and people with disabilities.

Quick Hits

GOP Operative Who Chased Clinton Emails Killed Self In Minnesota: Report (Patch)

Eels Slime U.S. 101 After Transport Truck Overturns: Video (Patch)

Watch: Florida Cops Try To Explain To Black State Attorney Why They Pulled Her Over (Patch)

Video Of DeKalb Officer Beating Homeless Woman Raises Anger (Patch)

Sex Crime Investigation Opened Against St. Paul’s School

St. Paul’s School, one of the nation’s most prestigious prep schools, is under investigation connected to a report that found rampant sexual misconduct. (Patch)

‘Moonshine Saved The Pastor’ In Michigan

A Michigan pastor trapped under a lawn tractor was saved by Moonshine. “What a sense of humor God has,” his daughter-in-law said. (Patch)

Florida School District Bans Homework

Elementary school students in one Florida county will get a pass on homework when classes resume in August. (Patch)

Jupiter's Great Red Spot: NASA Releases Stunning Photos Of Astronomical Phenomenon

The data collected "shed some new light on the past, present and future of the Great Red Spot," one researcher noted. (Patch)

'America's Got Talent' Winner Charged With Attacking Girlfriend

"Landau Eugene Murphy Jr.'s girlfriend said he hit her with a golf club, slammed her on the ground and banged her head onto the sidewalk," the AP writes. (Patch)

This Day In History

2015 — Pluto is first probed by the New Horizons spacecraft

Famous Birthdays

1918 — Ingmar Bergman, notable Swedish filmmaker

1950 — Jane Lynch, American actress known for roles in the TV show "Glee" and movies including "Best in Show"

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