Most stage actors say their biggest fear is forgetting their lines, so now some are getting extra help. As Jamie Yuccas reports, it has prompted criticism. Source
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How long will Lewis Hamilton race?
Three Formula One world championships are only the beginning for British driver Lewis Hamilton. Source
Getting up to speed with Lewis Hamilton
How 60 Minutes filmed its profile of the Formula One champion who gave Charlie Rose the ride of his life. Source
Mexican cartels take advantage of over-prescribing
The president’s top official on drug policy says cartels saw an opioid business opportunity in U.S. Source
Interest rates expected to rise
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by a quarter point, the first rate raise in more than nine years. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has details. Source
A “Star Wars” scoring session with John Williams and J.J. Abrams
“This is momentous,” says director J.J. Abrams while listening to Academy Award winning composer John Williams’ iconic refrain. “As a fan, I can’t even believe I get to be here.” Source
Will Smith on living beyond one’s dreams
Will Smith, one of the biggest movie stars on Earth, stars in the new film, “Concussion,” about the real-life doctor who exposed the dangers faced by NFL players from the effects of brain trauma suffered by concussions. The actor tackles the controversial topic, and the current political landscape, during his chat with correspondent Tracy Smith. Source
Michael Lewis: From “The Big Short” to the red carpet
“The Big Short” has been described as part comedy, part thriller, part documentary that tells the story of maverick bankers and hedge-funders who spotted the housing bubble in 2008 and played the looming financial crisis for profit. Steve Carrel, Ryan Gosling, Christian Bale and Brad Pitt star in the film, but it’s the author of the bestselling book who is getting A-list treatment. John Blackstone sits down with Michael Lewis to discuss what inspired him to write a story about a group of Davids taking on Wall Street Goliaths. Source
Broadway maestro Andrew Lloyd Webber returns
Over more than four decades Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber has penned some of the most memorable music ever to be performed on the Great White Way. He’s showcased on the Broadway stage once again in the hit musical, “School of Rock,” and he’s talking with our Mo Rocca. Source
Chef Justin Smillie gets candid about food and life
Grub Street’s senior editor Sierra Tishgart sat down with the chef to discuss food, life, and influences. Source