Morning Brief: September 3

Weather

Sunny today, with highs in the mid-80s.  Mostly clear tonight, with lows in the 60s. [Full Forecast]

Need to Know

Video claims to show ISIS beheading of a second U.S. hostage. [NY Times]

Bed bug problem on the New York City subway system may be worse than MTA chooses to admit. [Business Insider]

New York City Mayor De Blasio playing a low-key role in 9/11 ceremonies. [WSJ]

Sports

The New York Yankees host the Boston Red Sox tonight at 7:05.

The New York Mets are in Miami playing the Marlins at 7:10.

On Stage Tonight

Michael Macdonald and Toto @ Bergen Performing Arts Center, 7:30.

Billy Cobham Spectrum 40 @ Blue Note Jazz Club, 8.

Today in History

In 1895, the first professional football game was played in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.