Tuesday morning news bites

A recap of Monday's top stories: 

Wet, colder weather arrives just in time for the morning commute

So, Monday’s summer-like weather was tease. The late afternoon high of 85 degrees was two degrees away from a same-day record high set in 1977, according to data from the National Weather Service. This time of year, mid-60s are considered the norm. 

Hopefully you enjoyed it. Tuesday’s temperatures were expected to drop to the low 60s, with a 90 percent chance of rain — as much as three-quarter to an inch — and a chance of thunderstorms, according to the NWS.

Washington, D.C., mayor arrested Monday

As the debates over a national budget start to re-flare on Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray and several D.C. council members were arrested Monday during a protest of the budget deal lawmakers struck last week. According to a statement released Monday night by Gray’s press office, Gray and the council members were arrested for arrested for blocking Constitution Avenue Northeast, near the senate office buildings.

What is Emancipation Day anyway?

Emancipation Day bought tax filers more time, but people don't seem to be procrastinating.  With taxes due are due in less than a week, the IRS has reported it has received more than half of the 141 million returns expected this year. The 89.7 million returns received  are comparable to the prior tax season, according to IRS records.

Emancipation Day commemorates the President Abraham Lincoln’s abolition of slavery in Washington, D.C., April 16, 1862. By law, District of Columbia holidays impact tax deadlines in the same way that federal holidays do, which is why taxpayers got  three extra days to file.