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How choreographer Justin Peck helped reimagine 'West Side Story' for the 21st century

Six decades after the film West Side Story premiered, the legendary musical has been reimagined. Choreographer Justin Peck updated the dances of the original story.

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How choreographer Justin Peck helped reimagine 'West Side Story' for the 21st century

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov meet at the U.S. diplomatic mission in Geneva on Monday. The U.S., Russia and European countries are holding a series of talks this week in an attempt to reduce tensions over Ukraine. Russia has some 100,000 troops near its border with Ukraine. Denis Balibouse/AP hide caption

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In high-stakes meeting, Russia tells U.S. it isn't planning to invade Ukraine

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