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‘Les Misérables’ returns to Kennedy Center where it originally made its pre-Broadway debut in America

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:36:53 GMT

toggle audio on and off change volume download audio WTOP's Jason Fraley previews 'Les Miserables' at Kennedy Center (Part 1) $(function () { $('.wtop-audio-container .fa-play').on('click', function(){ var audio_filename = $('div.wtop-audio-file').data("mp3-url"); ga('send', 'event', 'Audio', 'play', audio_filename); }); }); In 1986, the Kennedy Center hosted the pre-Broadway debut of what would become the “world’s most popular musical,” seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages.Starting Tuesday, “Les Misérables” returns to the Kennedy Center in D.C. for three ...

Dodgers play the Giants with 1-0 series lead

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:36:53 GMT

Los Angeles Dodgers (5-5) vs. San Francisco Giants (4-5)San Francisco; Tuesday, 9:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Dustin May (0-0); Giants: Alex Wood (0-0)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Dodgers -156, Giants +134; over/under is 8 runsBOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers meet the San Francisco Giants leading the series 1-0.San Francisco had an 81-81 record overall and a 44-37 record at home last season. The Giants scored 4.4 runs per game in the 2022 season while giving up 4.3.Los Angeles went 111-51 overall and 54-27 in road games last season. The Dodgers scored 5.2 runs per game in the 2022 season while giving up 3.2.INJURIES: Giants: Roberto Perez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Luke Jackson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Thomas Szapucki: 60-Day IL (left arm), Luis Gonzalez: 60-Day IL (back), Mitch Haniger: 10-Day IL (oblique), Austin Slater: 10-Day IL (elbow)Dodgers: Alex Reyes: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Ryan Pepiot: 15-Day IL (oblique), Jimmy Nelson: 15-Day IL (elbow), Daniel Hudson: 15-Day IL (kn...

DC attorney general urges court of appeals to stop Texas ruling on abortion pill

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:36:53 GMT

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb is one of 24 attorneys general nationwide who doesn’t support a Texas court ruling that could affect access to the most commonly used method of abortion.He joined a coalition of Democratic attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to stop a court ruling restricting access to the abortion pill mifepristone, saying lives could be endangered if the pill becomes unavailable.Access to the drug plunged into uncertainty last week following conflicting court rulings over the legality of the abortion medication, which has been widely available for more than 20 years.More DC NewsMore Health & Fitness NewsThe group wants the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to stop, pending appeal, a district court ruling that would suspend the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone “more than two decades after the drug was originally approved,” a news release from Schwalb’s office said.“Revoking fede...

UK’s top lobby group CBI dismisses director over misconduct allegations

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:36:53 GMT

LONDON — Major business lobby group the CBI dismissed its Director General Tony Danker “with immediate effect” following a probe into claims of workplace misconduct.The CBI, which represents big businesses in the U.K. and claims some 190,000 members, has been rocked in recent weeks by a string of allegations of sexual misconduct by senior managers. The U.K. government has paused engagement with the group as the scandal unfolds.Danker stepped aside in March after the Guardian reported that he had been subject to a formal complaint over his behavior.Further, separate claims against other CBI staff members then came to light, including an account from a woman who alleged she was raped at a staff party.In a statement Tuesday, the CBI announced that Danker would be replaced by Rain Newton-Smith, the group’s former chief economist who is currently a senior manager at Barclays.“Tony Danker is dismissed with immediate effect following the independent investigation in...

Moldova’s president urges protests in support of EU path

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:36:53 GMT

President Maia Sandu called Monday for Moldovans to gather in Chișinău on May 21 for a “European Moldova National Assembly” in support of the country’s EU future, amid rising fears of Russian interference.“I have launched the initiative to convene a citizens’ meeting in Chișinău to tell the world that we are Europeans and that this is the path we have chosen,” Sandu said in a televised address.“I call upon everyone — farmers, teachers, students, NGOs, entrepreneurs, doctors, cultural figures, private sector employees, public officials — to come together and support our common dream,” the president added. “Let’s demonstrate that we desire peace. We want the European Union to be at home with us.”Moldova, which was granted EU candidate status last June, has faced rising pressure from Moscow since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began last year.In February, Sandu said the Kremlin had plans to use “mili...

Man fighting for his life after running back inside a burning home in Manchester, NH to save others

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:36:53 GMT

A man is fighting for his life after running back inside a burning home in Manchester, New Hampshire Monday evening to save others. Officials said the fire broke out in a multi-family home on Walnut Street around 6 p.m. Monday. Multiple cell phone videos later showed smoke and flames rising from the building after witnesses said they saw the fire quickly climb up the side of the structure. In one video, part of the building can be seen collapsing, sending fire billowing further into the air.Justin Dutton, who saw the fire, said the flames started on a small wooden porch and engulfed the home within minutes.Jack Walsh, another fire whiteness, said he saw people running as the fire took hold.“It’s crazy because you’re right there and you don’t know if it’s going to jump to the next building and get even worse,” he said.All residents were able to escape unharmed, according to officials, except for the man who ran back inside. He was flown to a Boston hospital with life-threatening...

Police investigating motorcycle crash on Washington Street in Boston

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:36:53 GMT

Police are investigating a motorcycle crash in Boston Tuesday morning.The crash happened at the intersection of Washington Street and Valenti Way.Traffic was rerouted as investigators took pictures and surveyed the area. No additional information has been released. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Police investigation underway outside Lawrence restaurant

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:36:53 GMT

A police investigation is underway outside a restaurant in Lawrence Tuesday morning. Officers taped off a small area at the Blue Lounge & Grill on Amesbury Street. No additional information has been released. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Analysis: The Magic’s focus for 2022-23 was ‘leveling up.’ Did they?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:36:53 GMT

The Orlando Magic’s mantra for the 2022-23 season was made clear by coach Jamahl Mosley at the end of last season.“The one thing we’ve talked about with these guys is the foundation is set,” Mosley said after the Magic’s 2022 season finale. “Now it goes into the little things, the tiniest of details that they have to understand of what we’re trying to do. Leveling up one more.”The results suggest the Magic did.Their 12-win improvement from last season (22-60 to 34-48) was the most in the Eastern Conference and the third-most in the league behind Sacramento (48-34 this season after going 30-52 in 2021-22, an 18-win improvement) and Oklahoma City (40-42 after going 24-58 last year, a 16-win improvement).The Magic went 29-29 in their final 58 games after starting the season 5-19 mainly because of injuries.But in what ways did the Magic level up and improve the most?An analysis of their 2022-23 season:DefenseMosley has said it from the beg...

Orioles minor league report: Baseball’s best farm system gets off to strong start

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:36:53 GMT

Grayson Rodriguez is still adjusting to his new office.“It still doesn’t feel normal to pull up the Camden Yards to come to work,” the Orioles’ top pitching prospect said. “Just kind of a relief, I guess, that finally I’m coming here to this ballpark to be a part of the team and not just to show up for something else.”Against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, Rodriguez will make his first start at Oriole Park after his promotion last week made him the latest member of baseball’s top-ranked farm system to reach the majors. The Triple-A team he left behind has done just fine; the Norfolk Tides are 7-1 and have a lineup loaded with top prospects and hitters who narrowly missed making the Orioles’ opening day roster.“That was a lot of talent,” Rodriguez said. “The days that I was down there, I saw a lot of just home runs and some runs being scored, so they’re definitely having fun down there.”That lineup...