Senate Bill Dies; Walmart Racism; Baby's Overdose Treatment: Patch Morning Briefing

Good morning! It's Tuesday, and the week is off to a fast start. Here's what you need to know to start your day.

Ding Dong, The Bill Is Dead

Senate Republicans are regrouping after news broke late Monday that the Better Care Reconciliation Act does not have enough support to become law. Two senators, Jerry Moran of Kansas and Mike Lee of Utah, joined two other Republicans in opposing the bill, meaning there's no way it could pass. However, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that he may push forward with a more drastic plan to cut all funding to Obamacare and delay a "replacement" bill for two years. (Patch)

Walmart Faces Backlash Over Racist Product Listing

Walmart is reexamining its practices regarding third-party online vendors after its website featured a hair cap with a description that used a racial slur. The company has apologized and took down the product listing, which was not directly posted by Walmart. According a statement, the product's description violated the company's policies. (Patch)

Michigan Baby Revived With Narcan

Parents of a baby treated with the anti-overdose medication Narcan are facing child abuse charges after the infant ingested cocaine and opioids, according to the sheriff's office. The parents called the authorities when they saw the baby chewing on a pill. The child is reported to be fine and has since been released by the hospital. (Patch)

Quick Hits

WATCH: World's Best Dog Saves Baby Deer From Drowning Off Long Island (Patch)

Mayor Orders All Seattle Police To Wear Body Cameras (Patch)

Garth Brooks Offers To Pay For Fans' Honeymoon At Oklahoma City Concert (Patch)

OJ Simpson Facing Good Odds For Parole In Nevada Robbery (Patch)

Tropical Storm Don Forms

Tropical Storm Don has officially formed while another area of disturbed weather remains under watch. (Patch)

Purple Heart Vet To Challenge Rep. Carter's Seat

She was a rescue pilot in Afghanistan when her helicopter was shot down, and she saved lives. Now she wants to fight in Congress. (Patch)

Daniel Radcliffe 'Came To Aid Of Mugging Victim'

The Harry Potter star was seen helping a man who was attacked and robbed by two people on a moped. (BBC)

California Legislature Extends Cap-And-Trade Program To 2030

Absent federal initiative on climate change, the Golden State is taking pride in running full steam ahead with green policies. (Wall Street Journal)

Should Growing Hemp Be Legal In Illinois?

A new bill could bring a boost to the medical marijuana industry as sales of products containing cannabidiol increase. (Patch)

Oil Exposure Impairs Coral Fish Behaviors, Texas Researchers Find

Even being exposed to just a few drops of oil jeopardizes the ability of coral reef fish to find homes and evade predators. (Patch)

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This Day In History

1925 — Future Nazi leader and dictator Adolf Hitler published his autobiography "Mein Kampf"

2013 — Detroit becomes the largest municipality to ever file for bankruptcy with $20 billion in debt

Famous Birthdays

1918 — Nelson Mandela, anti-apartheid revolutionary and first president of South Africa

1921 — John Glenn, a United States senator and astronaut

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