Morning Must Reads: February 13

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Deep Freeze

Millions of Americans across the Northeast were warned by forecasters to prepare this weekend for some of the coldest temperatures in two decades, expected on the back of yet another winter storm that threatens to dump a foot of snow on the region

New Phone Feature Stops Thieves

Smartphone theft has dropped by double digits in some cities since the introduction of a “kill switch” feature, enabling users to shut devices remotely

Big Apple’s Big Record

New York City — home to 8 million people — went 10 days without a murder as of 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, breaking a record set in 2013

The Breakfast Club Is Returning to Theaters

The John Hughes film, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, will be screened across the U.S. on March 26 and March 31 courtesy of Fathom Events, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and BY Experience

Journalist David Carr Dies at 58

David Carr, the veteran New York Times journalist and writer of the newspaper’s Media Equation column, died on Thursday after collapsing in the newsroom. The 58-year-old journalist joined the Times in 2002 and became a leading voice on media

22 Marines Injured During Training

Twenty-two people were injured during a training drill at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms, Calif., on Thursday. Reports say the injuries were caused by the inhalation of noxious fumes released from a fire extinguisher

Drake Drops a Surprise New Album

Drake has taken the Internet by surprise and announced a brand new 17-track album called If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late. The album features guest appearances by Lil’ Wayne, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Travi$ Scott

Ginsburg Says Americans Are Ready for Gay Marriage

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg doesn’t think there would be widespread backlash if the high court decides to legalize same-sex marriage across the country this year. “I think it’s doubtful that it wouldn’t be accepted,” Ginsburg said

At Least 19 Killed in Attack on Pakistani Mosque

At least 19 people are dead and 40 injured after attackers entered a Shiite mosque in the northwestern city of Peshawar, according to police officials. The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for the attack

Former NBA Star Anthony Mason’s Health Has Improved

NBA veteran Anthony Mason has recovered slightly after a massive heart attack that had him “fighting for his life” on Thursday, according to reports. The 48-year-old was at the hospital getting a checkup when the attack happened

Saudi Women Released After Defying Driving Ban

Two women’s-rights campaigners from Saudi Arabia, who were detained for defying a ban on female driving, have been released after two months in prison, a fellow activist said. It is unclear whether the two still face charges, or if conditions were attached to their release

1980s Pop Pioneer Steve Strange Has Died

Steve Strange, the former lead singer of popular 1980s band Visage, best known for the breakout single “Fade to Grey,” died of a heart attack in Egypt on Thursday. He pioneered a look and sound that inspired many of the era’s biggest acts

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