Novelist, playwright and editor A.E. Hotchner has died. He and his Connecticut neighbor and friend Paul Newman started “Newman’s Own” food company. Hotchner was 102 years old. Source
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Ousted Australian PM calls own party members conduct over climate change “idiotic”
Malcolm Turnbull, a political conservative who served as Australia’s prime minister up until August of 2018, was bounced out of office by the right-wing of his own party largely over his support for cutting carbon emissions. Source
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Trump and first lady attend Daytona 500 in Florida; Mexican volcano El Popo erupts, triggering an earthquake. Source
After months of rehearsals, a new “West Side Story” faces the uncertainty of opening night
With a cast full of Broadway newcomers, fresh choreography, and daring vision, Broadway’s newest “West Side Story” prepares to take a big risk Source
“West Side Story”: The 2020 take on a Broadway classic
“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
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