Morning Brief: July 18th
Pokemon Go
In case you haven't heard, everyone is playing Pokemon Go - even the police. The Manchester Police Department in New Hampshire has been using the popular app to lure criminals. They published a Facebook post saying they found a rare Pokemon in their booking area. The post then invites those whose names appear on a list linked to the post to come capture the rare character. The list contains the names of 500 fugitives. [Full Story]
NEED TO KNOW
Thousands arrested in Turkey after failed military coup [CBS News]
Three police officers killed, three more injured in shooting [Washington Post]
Officers fatally shoot Brooklyn man who opened fire [NY Times]
Dozens observe second anniversary of Eric Garner's death [NBC New York]
Bill aims to ban synthetic drugs after mass overdose [CBS News]
SPORTS
The Yankees host the Orioles at 7:05 PM.
The Mets travel to Chicago to take on the Cubs at 7:05 PM.
WEATHER
Mostly sunny, 96/72. [Full Forecast]
ON STAGE TONIGHT
- Justin Bieber @ Madison Square Garden
- Azealia Banks @ Highline Ballroom
- The Feelies and Beach Fossils @ Central Park
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
On this day in 1968, Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce founded Intel.
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