“West Side Story” is getting an update. Bill Whitaker reports on the new twists making their way to one of America’s most iconic musicals. Source
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Trump hails “pure American glory” at Daytona 500, race postponed
Mr. Trump also delivered the legendary “Gentlemen, start your engines” command to drivers. Source
What does Sondheim think of the new “West Side Story?”
“West Side Story” creator Stephen Sondheim tells 60 Minutes why he approves the changes made to the 2020 Broadway revival. Source
“Parasite” director greeted by applause in return to South Korea
Bong Joon Ho, who directed the first non-English-language film to win Best Picture, smiled and waved at a crowd as he arrived at Incheon International Airport. Source
Trump administration enforces stricter immigration policy ahead of Nevada caucuses
The Trump administration announced more deployment of ICE officers in “sanctuary cities” to target illegal immigration. Meanwhile, Democratic 2020 candidates are preparing for the upcoming Nevada caucuses, ready to discuss major issues such as immigration, health care and gun control. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source
Americans quarantined on cruise ship in Japan begin returning home
Dozens of Americans quarantined on a cruise ship in Japan who have not tested positive for the coronavirus are on their way home Sunday. They boarded two planes headed to Air Force bases in California and Florida. However, the situation on board the Diamond Princess is severe as a surge of infections remain. Deborah Patta reports. Source
Trump and first lady attend Daytona 500 in Florida
President Trump attended the Daytona 500 in Florida on Sunday. The president excited racing fans there by taking a pre-race lap in his limousine, called “The Beast.” Weijia Jiang reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, February 16, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Elaine Quijano. Source
A.E. Hotchner, prolific author and friend to Hemingway, has died
Hotchner was a well-traveled author and playwright whose street smarts and famous pals led to a loving, but litigated memoir of Hemingway, business adventures with Paul Newman and a book about his Depression-era childhood. Source
2 men feared dead after avalanche in Colorado
Three mono-track riders triggered a large avalanche Saturday in which three people where buried, but only one victim managed to dig out of the slide. Source