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'Jagged Little Pill' leads Tony Awards nominations with 15

'Jagged Little Pill' leads Tony Awards nominations with 15

NEW YORK — The sobering musical “Jagged Little Pill,” which plumbs Canadian singer Alanis Morissette's 1995 breakthrough album to tell a story of an American family spiraling out of control, earned a leading 15 Tony Award nominations Thursday, as the
On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality

On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality

DETROIT — When #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke thinks about the group's future as the world celebrates its anniversary, her vision is clear.
Park Police officers indicted in shooting of unarmed driver

Park Police officers indicted in shooting of unarmed driver

FAIRFAX, Va. — Two U.S.
Biden campaign flips COVID-19 threat into new Trump contrast

Biden campaign flips COVID-19 threat into new Trump contrast

WILMINGTON, Del.
'Jagged Little Pill' leads Tony Awards nominations with 15

'Jagged Little Pill' leads Tony Awards nominations with 15

NEW YORK — The sobering musical “Jagged Little Pill,” which plumbs Alanis Morissette’s 1995 breakthrough album to tell a story of an American family spiraling out of control, earned a leading 15 Tony Award nominations Thursday, as the Broadway commun
Shares of Chinese retailer Miniso rise in Wall Street debut

Shares of Chinese retailer Miniso rise in Wall Street debut

HONG KONG — Shares of Miniso Group Holding finished higher Thursday in their first day of trading on Wall Street but ended well below their peak.
Europe, US reel as virus infections surge at record pace

Europe, US reel as virus infections surge at record pace

Coronavirus cases around the world have climbed to all-time highs of more than 330,000 per day as the scourge comes storming back across Europe and spreads with renewed speed in the U.S.
C-SPAN suspends Scully after he admits to lie about hack

C-SPAN suspends Scully after he admits to lie about hack

NEW YORK — C-SPAN suspended its political editor Steve Scully indefinitely Thursday after he admitted to lying about his Twitter feed being hacked when he was confronted about a questionable exchange with former Trump aide Anthony Scaramucci.
Campaign for Holocaust education for students, public

Campaign for Holocaust education for students, public

CLEVELAND — Two organizations in Ohio are providing public discussions, material for educators and a documentary series about the Holocaust to educate residents and students.
Rudolph and his nose-so-bright into auction will take flight

Rudolph and his nose-so-bright into auction will take flight

LOS ANGELES — Rudolph and his still-shiny nose are getting a new home, and it's bound to be a lot nicer than the Island of Misfit Toys.