Morning Brief: March 2

American astronaut Scott Kelly returned yesterday from his year in space--that's right,  a whole year. It's a historic moment for space travel and scientific advancement. Kelly was able to take some pretty incredible photos of our planet while up there, including one spectacular snapshot of New York City.

NEED TO KNOW

US Captures ISIS Operative  [New York Times]

Hillary Widens Lead Over Bernie Sanders in Super Tuesday Voting  [Washington Post]

Overcrowding Increases in NYC  [New York Times]

92 NYC High Schools to Give Free SAT Today  [New York Times]

Civilian Review Board Faults NYPD Stops  [New York Times]

WEATHER

Mostly sunny with highs of 47 degrees 

SPORTS

Yesterday

The Knicks fell to the Trail Blazers, 104-84

ON STAGE TONIGHT

 Damien Dempsy @ The Bowery Ballroom

 JOHNNYSWIM @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

 Howie Day w/ Kathryn Dean @ Daryl’s House

 Chris Bergson Band @ Jazz Standard

 Honeyhoney and Korey Dane @ Knitting Factory

 Rita Wilson @ Café Carlyle

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today in 1836, Texas declares independence from Mexico.