“Hadestown” has 14 nominations — the most of any production this year — followed by The Temptations biographical musical “Ain’t Too Proud” with 12 nods Source
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Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger announce marriage
They called the ceremony “intimate, moving and emotional” Source
Rafael Nadal wins 12th French Open title, beating Australian Dominic Thiem
Rafael Nadal pulled away in what had suddenly become a tight final to beat Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 Sunday for his record-extending 12th French Open championship. It raises Nadal’s Grand Slam title count to 18, within two of Roger Federer’s record of 20 among men. Source
2 killed in small plane crash in New York’s Long Island
Two people were killed when a small plane crashed on the North Fork of Long Island on Saturday morning. The Beechcraft A36 with two people aboard went down at around 9:15 a.m. in Southold after reported engine failure, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. A dog who was also on the plane somehow managed to survive. Source
Sir Winston wins the Belmont Stakes in first Triple Crown race
Sir Winston crossed the finish line first at the 151st Belmont Stakes on Saturday at 2:28. Sir Winston broke ahead in the final leg, crossing ahead of Joevia, which lead early in the race, and one of the favorites, Tacitus. Source
Nadal wins 12th French Open for 18th career Grand Slam
The victory raises Nadal’s Grand Slam title count to 18, within two of Roger Federer’s record for a man Source
U.S. weaponry dependent on China?
Did the United States fail to understand the strategic importance of “rare earth elements” when it sold this technology to China? Watch Lesley Stahl’s report “Rare Earth Elements.” Source
Samuel L. Jackson: A long career still in full stride
At age 70, when most actors find it hard to get work, Samuel L. Jackson is much in demand. Jackson creates memorable characters: strong, raw, credible, and sometimes scary Source
Couple wins millions using lottery loophole
It was completely legal and it won them millions. Jon Wertheim reports on how Jerry Selbee and his wife Marge used “basic arithmetic” to crack the code on certain lottery games Source
Trade war threatens U.S. access to rare metals
From smartphones to cars and defense missiles, modern U.S. life depends on rare earth elements, but China dominates the industry and may end U.S. access to the unusual metals Source