Morning Brief: August 15

by Stephanie Colombini | 08/15/2014 | 5:00am

Morning Brief: August 15

Here's what you need to know for the day.

Weather

Mostly sunny today, with a high near 78. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 61. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Conflict arises between Japan and Russia. [WSJ]

President Obama calls for an end to violent protests in Ferguson, Missouri. [KSDK]

Students show slight improvement on New York State tests. [NY Times]

Sports

The New York Mets host the Chicago Cubs tonight at 7:10.

The New York Yankees are in Tampa Bay playing the Rays at 7:10

On Stage Tonight

Thievery Corporation, Lee Fields, and the Expressions @ JBL Live at Pier 97, 6.

The Infamous Stringdusters @ The Stone Pony, 7.

Today in History

In 1948, the Republic of Korea is proclaimed.

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