Morning Brief: November 26

Heavy rain and winds could impact Thanksgiving travel in the New York area. [DNA Info]

WEATHER
Rain likely today, with a high of 44. Heavier rain tonight. [Full forecast]

NEED TO KNOW
NYPD officers are told race can be a contributing factor in street stops, but it cannot be the only factor. [New York Times]

Connecticut officials release a report on the Sany Hook shootings. [New York Times]

Officials believe the gunman scare at Yale was a hoax. [New York Times]

As Mayor Bloomberg tries to advance legislation that would ban the use of Styrofoam, many voice opposition. [Daily News]

SPORTS
No major games today. 

ON STAGE TONIGHT
Cults, SACCO, Mood Rings; 7 p.m. at Webster Hall [More information]

TODAY'S HISTORY
1842: The University of Notre Dame is founded.