Morning Brief: June 27

Governor Cuomo's launching the state's first breast cancer motorcycle ride today to raise awareness for the disease. It's a part of his "Get Screened, No Excuses" campaign to make it easier for women get screened. Today's the first leg of the ride, starting in Kings Park, Long Island. The two other legs will be on July 8 and July 13.

NEED TO KNOW

British Political Turmoil Deepens After Brexit Vote [Boston Globe]

Amid Violence at White Nationalist Rally in Sacramento, at least 10 Hospitalized [NPR]

CBS News Poll Shows Clinton, Trump Close in Many Battle Ground States [CBS New York]

Pride Marches on, With Jubilation and Solemn Tributes to Victims of Massacre [New York Times]

New York Calls for Caution with State, City Pensions after Brexit Votes Hits Stock Market [NY Daily  News]

SPORTS

WEEKEND

The Mets beat the Brave 8-6 Friday, 1-0 Saturday and lost 5-2 yesterday.

The Yankees topped the the Twins 5-3 Friday, 2-1 Saturday and were beaten 7-1 yesterday.

TODAY

The Mets face the Nationals at 7.

The Yankees play the Rangers at 7.

WEATHER

Mix of sun and clouds, then cloudier overnight with showers possible after midnight, 80/70 [Full Forecast]

ON STAGE TONIGHT

• Sting and Peter Gabriel @ Madison Square Garden
• Sam Outlaw @ Mercury Lounge
• Indigo Girls @ Central Park SummerStage

TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in 1950, Truman ordered US forces to Korea.

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