5 Things to Know This Morning

5 Things to Know This Morning

ByABC News
July 15, 2014, 5:59 AM
Tracy Morgan points his finger and smiles as he leaves his home in Cresskill, N.J., July 14, 2014. Morgan said he was ok and felt strong after the horrific car accident he was in.
Tracy Morgan points his finger and smiles as he leaves his home in Cresskill, N.J., July 14, 2014. Morgan said he was ok and felt strong after the horrific car accident he was in.
New York Daily News/Richard Harbus

— -- Your look at the five biggest and most buzz-worthy stories of the morning.

1. Tracy Morgan Speaks Out for the First Time Since Crash

Tracy Morgan is on the mend.

The actor spoke out Monday as he left his home in Cresskill, N.J.

"I’m OK," he said, according to the New York Daily News. "I feel strong."

2. Israel Accepts Cease-Fire Plan, but Hamas Rejects It

The Israeli Cabinet accepted an Egyptian proposal for a cease-fire to end a week of conflict with Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip – but Hamas later rejected the proposal, leaving hopes for reconciliation in doubt.

The Egyptian plan calls for hostilities to end today, followed by negotiations on easing the border blockade of Gaza.

But about two hours after the cease-fire initiative should have taken effect, multiple rockets were launched from Gaza, intended for southern Israel. Many of the rockets were intercepted by Israel's "Iron Dome" defense system.

3. 10 Dead, 106 Injured in Moscow Subway Train Derailment

A rush-hour subway train derailed in Moscow Tuesday, killing 10 people and injuring at least 106, emergency officials said.

Several cars left the track in the tunnel after a power surge triggered an alarm, which caused the train to stop abruptly.

4. Why Lindsay Lohan Is Moving to London

Lindsay Lohan is becoming an expat.

The actress, who will appear in "Speed-the-Plow" in London later this year, said she is planning to move there full-time.

"You guys have such a different outlook [about entertainment]," Lohan told the BBC. "It feels really good to turn on the TV and not see everything be about gossip."

5. Cespedes Wins Again, Beating Frazier in HR Derby

Yoenis Cespedes knew how to pace himself in this rain-delayed home run derby, drawn out further by a new format.

The Oakland Athletics outfielder simply trusted his own strength.

Cespedes became the first repeat winner of the All-Star skills contest in 15 years, powering his way past Cincinnati's Todd Frazier 9-1 in the final round Monday night.