Morning Brief: June 1

Today kicks off Pride Month across the country, celebrating the nation's LGBTQ community. The city has all sorts of events planned throughout June, ultimately culminating in the Pride March, PrideFest and Dance on the Pier in Manhattan on the 28th. That's the date of the Stonewall Riots back in 1969, largely considered the start of the modern LGBTQ rights movement.

NEED TO KNOW

Afghanistan's Justice System Moving Too Fast [Washington Post]

Parts of Patriot Act Expire [New York Times]

NY State Lawmakers Won't Address MTA Budget Hole [NY Daily News]

Heavy Rain Causes Flooding Across Tristate Area [CBS New York]

De Blasio Forms Task Fore to Investigate "Three-Quarter" Homes [New York Times]

SPORTS

WEEKEND

The Rangers lost to the Lightning 2-0 on Friday.

The Mets lost to the Marlins 4-3 and 9-5 on Friday and Saturday, then beat them 3-4 yesterday.

The Yankees Lost to the A's 6-2 on Friday, won 5-3 on Saturday, and lost 3-0 yesterday.

New York City FC tied Houston 1-1 on Saturday.

TONIGHT

The Mets face the Padres at 10:10.

The Yankees play the Mariners at 10:10.

WEATHER

Rain throughout the day, heavier this evening, 68/57 [Full Forecast]

ON STAGE TONIGHT

•  Ramblin’ Jack Elliott featuring Rick Robbins with Sarah Lee Guthrie And Johnny Irion @ the Highline Ballroom
•  Rebirth Brass Band @ the Cutting Room
•  Dark Star Orchestra @ Brooklyn Bowl

TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in 1980, CNN launches.