Morning Brief: July 12

The world's largest radio telescope is ready to hunt for alien life.  The Chinese government spent $180 million on the telescope.  The main purpose of the telescope is to search for extraterrestrial life.  The government had to relocate over 9,000 people to make room for the giant telescope.  [Full Story]

NEED TO KNOW

North Korea threatens 'terror' on U.S.. [CNN]

Texas Open-Carry Laws Blurred Lines between Suspects and Marchers. [New York Times]

Last-minute funding saves NYC summer program for Middle-Schoolers, but leaves providers scrambling. [City & State]

With Prosecutors at Odds, U.S.. Inquiry Into Eric Garner's Death Drags on. [New York Times]

Lead found in water at 500 NYC schools. [Daily News]

SPORTS

The Yankees face the Red Sox, Friday at 7:05.

The Mets play the Phillies, Friday at 7:05.

WEATHER

Mostly sunny. 85/69. [Full Forecast]

TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in 1984, the leading Democratic presidential candidate picks Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate.  Ferraro, the daughter of Italian immigrants, was known for her voice in women's rights in Congress.

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