Morning Brief: August 14

by Stephanie Colombini | 08/14/2014 | 5:00am

Here's what you need to know for the day.

Weather

Sunny today, with a high near 79. Partly cloudy tonight, with a low around 63. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

U.S. sends more military advisors to Iraq. [BBC News]

New York Governor Cuomo visits Israel. [NY Times]

New York suburbs get the most rain all season. [ABC News]

Sports

The New York Mets host the Washington Nationals tonight at 7:10.

On Stage Tonight

Holy Ghost!, Kim Ann Foxmann, Dave P, RSVP @ House of Vans, 8.

Late Show: The Midnight Hollow @ Mercury Lounge, 9:30.

Today in History

In 1953, the whiffle ball is invented.