The light saber battle between Darth Vader and Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the most famous scenes from “Star Wars.” But as fans wait for December’s release of Episode VII, they are finding a new way to get their fix: becoming a living part of the story. Charlie D’Agata takes us inside Secret Cinema, hidden somewhere in London. Source
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First women to graduate from Army’s Ranger School talk military milestone
Trailblazers Capt. Kristen Griest and First Lt. Shaye Haver are ready to take their place in history as the first women to ever complete the Army’s rigorous Ranger School. They, along with 94 men, will graduate Friday morning. David Martin reports from the National Infantry Museum outside Fort Benning, Georgia. Source
Expert testifies Chauvin should have stopped restraint on George Floyd once he stopped resisting
Family members of George Floyd continue to hope for justice as nine current or former Minneapolis police officers and several other experts have testified against Derek Chauvin in his murder trial. Jamie Yuccas reports Source
Biden expands vaccine eligibility to all adults by April 19
President Biden has moved up the deadline for everyone 16 and over to become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by about two weeks, to April 19. However, it’s unclear if vaccine supply and distribution will be able to keep up. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined “CBSN AM” with the latest. Source
NYC mayor vows to crack down on Times Square topless women
The topless women who call themselves “desnudas” pose for pictures in Times Square, one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet. Critics of the women say they harass tourists for tips and are ruining the now-family-friendly landmark. Vinita Nair reports. Source
10 House Democrats join suit against Trump for role in Capitol attack
The Democratic lawmakers joining the NAACP’s lawsuit were in the House gallery when the pro-Trump mob breached the Capitol building. Source
Elephant seal gets busted trying to sneak onto boat
Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including a seal caught trying to hitch a ride on a rigid inflatable boat and a crazy Rube Goldberg machine created by manufacturing giant 3M. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source
Jessie Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart: Action heroes?
As summer approaches its close, an unexpected type of action hero hits the big screen in the new film “American Ultra.” A lazy, small-town cashier discovers his true and lethal identity — and he’s not very happy about it. KCBS-TV reporter Suzanne Marquez takes a look behind the scenes. Source
Actor Patrick Stewart on new role as TV journalist in “Blunt Talk”
Stewart gained fame from his legendary role in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and as Professor X in the “X-Men” movies. Now, he is starring in the new comedy, “Blunt Talk.” Stewart joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about his role as a personally dysfunctional, but well-intended British journalist, looking to conquer American cable news. Source
Forbes reveals highest paid actresses of 2015
Melissa McCarthy, star of this summer’s comedy “Spy,” is number three, having earned $23 million. Scarlett Johansson comes in second at $35.5 million, and “Hunger Games” star Jennifer Lawrence moves up a notch to number one, pulling in $52 million. Clarissa Ward reports. Source