Morning Update for Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Happy Wednesday, NYC! Currently: Clear 🌞 and 71 °F (22 °C), headed for a high of 86 °F. View the full forecast for historical highs and lows.

Word of the Day

Today's word of the day from Wordsmith.org: chicken hawk - noun: 1. Any of various hawks believed to be preying on chickens. 2. A person who favors military action, yet has avoided military service.

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