5 Things to Know This Morning

5 Things to Know This Morning

ByABC News
July 8, 2015, 5:37 AM
A photo that was supposed to be funny turned out to have a more serious back story.
A photo that was supposed to be funny turned out to have a more serious back story.
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— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. The Real Story Behind That Viral 'Frozen' Elsa Cake

A photo posted to Reddit of two cakes, side by side, with the comment, “The cake that was ordered and the cake that arrived,” went viral this week.

But as many things on Reddit, there’s more to this story than first meets the eye.

The photos depict cakes of Elsa from “Frozen” made by two different cake makers, and many commenters called one of the cakes “horrific.” News outlets then attributed both to McGreevy Cakes, claiming the family that ordered the cake based on the photo above to the right was shocked by what arrived.

2. Subway Suspends Partnership With Jared Fogle Amid FBI Child Porn Investigation, Sources Say

Subway has suspended ties with its longtime spokesman Jared Fogle after the FBI searched his house Tuesday.

"Subway and Jared Fogle have mutually agreed to suspend their relationship due to the current investigation," the sandwich chain said in a statement. "Jared continues to cooperate with authorities and he expects no actions to be forthcoming.

"Both Jared and Subway agree that this was the appropriate step to take.”

3. San Francisco Pier Shooting Suspect Francisco Sanchez Allegedly Used Federal Agent's Gun, Sources Say

Authorities are investigating whether a gun associated with a Bureau of Land Management employee was used in the fatal shooting of a young woman on a tourist-heavy San Francisco pier, an agency spokesperson said.

"The matter is under investigation, and law enforcement is working to confirm the origin of the weapon," the spokesperson said in a statement.

Sources familiar with the investigation say the gun belonged to a federal agent and may have been stolen recently. It is unclear whether the firearm was a government-issued service weapon or a personally owned gun.

4. Bernie Sanders Superfans On Why They Love Him

In the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, Vermont’s independent, self-described "Democratic Socialist" senator, Bernie Sanders, has stolen the spotlight.

While former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton maintains a double-digit lead in most polls, Sanders has surprised many people -- even himself -- by drawing incredible crowds across the country.

5. Watch US Women's World Cup Soccer Team React to President Obama's Phone Call

President Obama gave a buzz to the US Women's Soccer team Tuesday afternoon following their historic World Cup Victory -- yukking it up with the players and coach, according to a video posted online.

In the video, posted on the White House Twitter feed, the President can be seen joking around with the women, who are gathered together listening to the Commander in Chief on speaker phone.