Morning Brief: July 19th

Late Show host Stephen Colbert crashed the Republican National Convention during their preparations dressed as Ceasar Flickerman from the Hunger Games. The comedian managed to address the crowd for a little while before he was promptly escorted off-stage. [Full Story]

NEED TO KNOW

North Korea fires three ballistic missiles [Reuters]

Baton Rouge shooter Gavin Long recorded social media messages firing on cops [The Daily Beast]

Cuomo details redesigned subway cars and major station renovations [NY Times]

Giuliani: What I did for New York, Trump will do for America [CNBC]

Gunman killed by police thought federal agents were chasing him [DNA Info]

SPORTS

The Mets are in Chicago to take on the Cubs at 7:05 PM.

The Yankees host the Orioles at 7:05 PM.

WEATHER

Sunny, 86/76. [Full Forecast]

ON STAGE TONIGHT

• Justin Bieber @ Madison Square Garden
• Reverend Horton Heat and Dale Watson @ The Highline Ballroom
• Zack Wylde @ Webster Hall
• The Temperance Movement and The Stone Foxes @ The Mercury Lounge
• Water Liars and Tall Heights @ Rough Trade NYC

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

In 1996, opening ceremonies were held in Atlanta for the 26th Summer Olympic Games.

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