Morning Scoop: Is dealing heroin a religious right?; ‘The Simpsons’ skewer Trump

April 27--Good morning! It's Thursday, April 27, 2017 and here's the Morning Scoop.

Top News

--A man tried to argue in federal court that dealing heroin is his religious right

--US admiral says North Korea crisis is at worst point he's seen

--An 'overly obese' body set a crematorium on fire -- again

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In the Twitter-verse

Russian navy research vessel sinks in Black Sea after collision with ship carrying livestock, state media reports https://t.co/SfzA9fFk0j pic.twitter.com/x86MLt8eqr

-- CNN (@CNN) April 27, 2017

Today's Weather

Mostly sunny skies with a high of 76 degrees. Click here for the 5-day forecast.

Who's Playing

--LA Dodgers at Giants, 12:45 p.m. (NSBA) -- Wednesday's game: Giants finally pull of late comeback, defeat Dodgers, 4-3, in 10 innings

--A's at LA Angels, 7:05 p.m. (NSCA) -- Wednesday's game: Angels offense awakens in victory over A's

--Inland Empire at Modesto Nuts, 7:05 p.m. -- Wednesday's game: Nuts ignite after Inland Empire miscues for come-from-behind win

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