Morning Brief: May 21

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie lays out a plan to fix state budget. [CBS Local]

Weather

A chance of showers today, with possible thunderstorms in the afternoon and through the night.  High near 74, with temperatures dropping as low as 58 this evening.  [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Police bust major New York heroin ring in Connecticut [West Hartford News]

Longtime New York Times editor dies at age 90 [NY Times]

New York City Mayor De Blasio wants newspapers to apologize to his wife. {Huffington Post]

Sports

The New York Yankees play the Chicago Cubs this afternoon at 2:20.

The New York Mets host the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight at 7:10.

On Stage Tonight

Early Show: Willie Watson, Mandolin Orange @ Mercury Lounge, 6:30.

Courtney Jaye @ Rockwood Music Hall: Stage 1, 6.

Today in History

In 1980, the Star Wars sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is released.