10 Things to Know for Thursday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Thursday:

1. AARON HERNANDEZ CONVICTED OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER

The jury's verdict carries a mandatory sentence of life without parole for the former New England Patriots star.

2. WHY FLORIDA POSTAL WORKER LANDED TINY AIRCRAFT ON US CAPITOL LAWN

He says he wanted to deliver letters to all 535 members of Congress to draw attention to campaign finance corruption.

3. ISLAMIC STATE GROUP LAUNCHES ATTACK IN WESTERN IRAQ

The militants' push toward Ramadi comes after they were dealt a major blow when Iraqi troops routed them from Tikrit.

The number is only likely to grow, with summer weather encouraging even more people fleeing poverty and conflict to make the perilous journey.

5. WHO PROVIDED A SURPRISE IN WASHINGTON

The compromise between Obama and Congress on the proposed Iran nuclear deal marked a rare moment of political cooperation.

6. 'FIGHT FOR $15' PROTESTS GROW BEYOND FAST-FOOD WORKERS

Airport employees, Walmart workers and adjunct professors are among those joining the latest day of demonstrations.

Netflix shares soar after the company reports robust subscriber numbers.

8. BOSTON MARKS SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF MARATHON BOMBINGS

On Boylston Street, people openly weep and hug as church bells toll at 2:49 p.m., the time the first bomb went off at the race's finish

9. CANINE FLU BREAKS OUT IN MIDWESTERN US

The virus has sickened at least 1,000 dogs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana, experts say.