Morning Brief: January 12

The musical world is still reeling from the loss of David Bowie, who passed away this past Sunday. In light of his death, his latest album, Blackstar, is taking on a whole new meaning. Listeners now see it is his final message out to the world.

NEED TO KNOW

Oil Prices Plunge  [Wall Street Journal]

Obama's Last State of the Union to be More Positive  [Washington Post]

NYC High School Graduation Rate Passes 70%  [New York Times]

Democrats Urge Cuomo to Change Campaign Finance Laws  [NY Daily News]

More Speculation about Mayoral Challengers in 2017  [New York Times]

WEATHER

Possible rain or snow showers, highs of 43 degrees

SPORTS

Yesterday

Nets fell to the Spurs, 106-79

Rangers beat the Bruins, 2-1

Today

Knicks play the Celtics at 7:30

Islanders play the Blue Jackets at 7

Devils play the Blues at 8

ON STAGE TONIGHT

 Tim Reynolds @ Iridium

 Alexis P. Suter Band @ B.B. King’s Blues Club & Grill

 Maceo Parker @ Blue Note Jazz Club

 RJD2 @ Brooklyn Bowl

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today in 1962, US troops participate in their first combat mission in Vietnam.