Barrier-breaking jazz star Lena Horne dies at 92

NEW YORK — Lena Horne, the enchanting jazz singer and actress known for her plaintive signature song “Stormy Weather” and for her triumph over the bigotry that allowed her to entertain white audiences but not socialize with them, has died. She was 92.

Obama nominates Elena Kagan for Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, saying she will demonstrate independence, integrity and passion for the law.