Morning Brief: March 25

British satellite company determines missing jet fell into the ocean, with all lost. [NY Times]

Weather

A chance of snow after 3pm today, with a high near 39.  Another half-inch of snow could fall overnight, with a low around 29. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

World leaders exclude Russia's from G8 summit meeting. [NY Times]

With looming deadline, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and lawmakers negotiate state budget. [CBS Local] 

Manhattan jury finds Madoff Five guilty on all counts. [NY Daily News]

Sports

The New York Knicks play the Los Angeles Lakers tonight at 10:30.

The New York Islanders play the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at 7.

On Stage Tonight

The XX @ the Park Avenue Armory, 8

Dum Dum Girls, Blouse @ Brooklyn Bowl, 8

Today in History

In 1971, the Boston Patriots become the New England Patriots.