Morning Brief: January 20

Whether you are trying to impress a date, relatives or coworkers, getting seats at the perfect restaurant can be tricky in New York City. The good news is modern technology has produced many beneficial things for society, including smartphone apps that make booking a table at that classy new Upper West Side eatery much easier. [New York Post]  

Weather

Today, partly cloudy with a high of 41, and tonight, partly cloudy with a low of 25. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Find out how the US knew North Korea hacked Sony. [CBS News]

Martin Luther King Jr was honored all across the United States yesterday. [NBC News]

An early look at President Obama's upcoming State of the Union speech. [CNN]

New Jersey lawmakers anxiously await President Obama's details on tuition plan. [Central Jersey]

Mayor Bill de Blasio confirms Pope plans to come to NYC in September. [NY1]

Sports

The New York Rangers host Ottawa at 7.

On Stage Tonight

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