Morning Brief: July 31

by Kris Venezia | 07/31/2014 | 5:00am

Morning Brief: July 31

What you need to know for July 31!

Weather

Today, partly cloudy in the morning, but scattered thunderstorms expected in the afternoon, high of 83. Tonight, partly cloudy with a low of 68. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Israeli shells said to hit shelter at Gaza school. [New York Times]

The US and Europe have expanded sanctions against Russa. [Wall Street Journal]

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie urges lawmakers to act on bail bill. [Star-Ledger]

Senators offer a bill to curb sexual assault on college campuses. [New York Times]

On Stage Tonight

Sonny Landreth @ Iridium

Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Wynton Marsalis @ the State Theatre
 
Jesse Dee @ Rockwood Music Hall
 
“Gathering Of The Vibes” @ Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut Starts today!
 
Today in History
 
In 2006, Fidel Castro gives power to his brother Raul Castro in Cuba. 

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