Morning Brief: March 18
Yesterday's festivities are behind us, and so is yesterday's nice afternoon weather. When you're dragging yourself to work in a post-St. Patrick's Day fog today, an extra sweater might be a good idea. Highs are around 40 degrees today. Don't worry people, spring is just around the corner. Promise.
NEED TO KNOW
Netanyahu Takes Lead in Israeli Election [Washington Post]
Illinois Congressman Resigns in Ethics Scandal [USA Today]
New Jersey Veteran Charged with Trying to Join ISIS [New York Times]
NYC Pothole Repairs Slower than Usual [NY Daily News]
Apartment Buildings Lose Large Amounts of Heat through Elevator Shafts, Study Finds [New York Times]
SPORTS
Yesterday
The Devils beat Pittsburgh, 2-0
The Knicks beat San Antonio, 104-100
The Islanders fell to Chicago, 4-1
Today
The Nets take on Cleveland at 7
The Rangers play Chicago at 8
WEATHER
Partly cloudy with strong winds, highs around 41 degrees [Full Report]
ON STAGE TONIGHT
TODAY IN HISTORY
Today in 1974, OPEC countries end the embargo against the United States, Europe, and Japan, bringing the Oil Embargo Crisis to an end.