Morning Brief: July 24

Weather

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms today.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.  More chances of rain tonight, with a low around 66. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Global community's efforts to end violence between Russia and the Ukraine are having little effect. [WSJ]

New York City asks cultural institutions to help encourage residents to get the new municipal ID cards. [NY Times]

De Blasio administration seeks to eliminate "Poor Doors" in developments across New York City. [Newsweek]

Sports

The New York Yankees host the Texas Rangers today at 1:05.

The New York Mets are in Milwaukee playing the Brewers tonight at 8:10.

On Stage Tonight

WFUV Presents: Band of Horses @ Capitol Theatre, 8.

Sun Kil Moon @ The Town Hall, 8.

Today in History

In 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts landed safely in the Pacific Ocean.