The country’s largest stage actors union votes on a plan that will force tiny theaters to pay everyone the minimum wage. John Blackstone reports on how many performers say getting a raise will do them more harm than good. Source
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Sony emails suggest Ben Affleck tried to hide family’s slave ties
Oscar-winner Ben Affleck has not responded to troubling information from a set of leaked emails. The messages suggest he wanted to censor a documentary on his family history. Carter Evans reports. Source
Boy to George Lucas: “Let Jedis marry”
Seven-year-old Colin wants to become a Jedi Knight, but when he found out they couldn’t marry he got upset and wrote George Lucas a letter. A few weeks later, he received a reply in the mail. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source
Police officer dies after suspect rams car into Capitol barricade
The suspect in the incident exited his car and lunged at officers, who then fired their weapons at him. Source
MLB moves All-Star Game over Georgia election law
MLB has not yet announced the new location. Source
What’s with all the White House fence jumpers?
CBS News national security correspondent Jeff Peques explains what the latest White House fence jumper was carrying while hopping the barrier. Source
Computer security expert blocked from boarding flight
A computer security researcher was kept off a plane for suggesting on Twitter that he could hack into the plane’s control system. CBS News transportation safety expert Mark Rosenker explains why was he questioned by the FBI. Source
LL Cool J on “NCIS: Los Angeles” and music career
The two-time Grammy winner, rapper and actor stepped into the hip-hop scene in the 1980s. At just 16 years old, he signed a deal with Def Jam Records and has sold more than 13 million albums worldwide throughout his career. LL Cool J joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his role in the hit drama “NCIS: Los Angeles.” Source
Charlie Rose receives honorary degree for science coverage
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. It calls Rose “a leader in the public engagement, insight, and inquiry into contemporary topics of science and society.” Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
Biggest moments from ACM Awards
The Academy of Country Music Awards set a record Sunday night for the most attended live awards show ever, but some of the best moments came before the show even started. Jan Crawford spoke to the show’s big winners. Source