Morning Brief: August 5

Catch a free screening of the superhero movie that captivated audiences for its packed action and all-star cast. The Avengers is on the Coney Island Boardwalk tonight. [West 10th Street; 7:30 p.m.]

WEATHER

Definitely no need for an umbrella today; high 80. Looks like we'll run into some scattered showers tomorrow, though. [Full forecast]

NEED TO KNOW

A teenager carrying a gun was fatally shot by two young police officers in the Bronx early Sunday morning. [New York Times]

Democratic mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio is turning the conversation toward New York City's inequalities. It has been said that his campaign represents the greatest rejection of Mayor Bloomberg's administration. [New York Times]

Quietly sitting in a Queen's park Sunday evening, an expecting mother was killed when a tree toppled on top of her. [New York Daily News]

The R train is no longer running between Brooklyn and Manhattan due to construction. More information on how this may impact your commute... [WNYC]

A body was discovered in a Long Island park late Sunday afternoon. Police identified the victim as male; appears to be homicide. [Newsday]

SPORTS
Yankees at Chicago White Sox; 8:10 p.m.
Mets have the day off.

TODAY'S HISTORY
1926: Famed magician Harry Houdini spent 91 minutes underwater in a sealed tank before successful escaping.
2010: After a mining accident, 33 Chilean miners were trapped over 2,000 feet below the ground.

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