Dear Readers: the Duke of Hastings will sadly not be reprising his role for Season 2. Source
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David Edelstein endorses Kristen Stewart
Since bursting into public consciousness (and onto tabloid pages) as the star of the “Twilight” franchise, Kristen Stewart has come under critical fire. “Sunday Morning” film critic David Edelstein disagrees, and with her latest role in “Clouds of Sils Maria,” offers praise for the young actress’ astonishing career. Source
Kate Mulgrew on real-life drama in new book
“Orange Is the New Black” star Kate Mulgrew has played many strong characters in her time, but in writing her new memoir, “Born With Teeth,” she opens up about some painful subjects, including her choice to give her firstborn child up for adoption. Anthony Mason sits down with Mulgrew to hear about the actress’ search to find her daughter. Source
Two officers at Capitol building rammed by vehicle, injured
U.S. Capitol Police sent an alert to Capitol staff warning of an “external security threat” on Friday. Source
U.S. Capitol on lockdown after vehicle strikes two officers
The officers and the suspect have been transported to local hospitals. Source
The challenges facing atheists in the U.S.
Fifty-three percent of Americans say they’d be less likely to support an atheist for president, and almost half say they’d be unhappy if a family member married an atheist. Mo Rocca reports on the many consequences that those who come out as non-believers suffer in a nation founded on religious tolerance. Source
Russell Crowe on when you know a film is working
Web extra: The Oscar-winning star of “Gladiator” and “A Beautiful Mind,” and the star-director of “The Water Diviner,” talks to Seth Doane about collaboration on a film set and the never-predictable sense of when a movie succeeds or fails. Source
iPad exclusive: Speaking up for Linda Curry
Paul Curry was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole on Nov. 14, 2014, for the murder of his wife, Linda. Linda Curry’s friend, Merry Seabold, and niece, Rickianne Rycraft, speak out at his sentencing. Source
Defense: Linda Curry caused her own death
At Paul Curry’s trial for the murder of his wife, Linda, defense attorney Lisa Kopelman tells jurors Linda had a history of health problems before she met Paul, which may explain her death. Not so, say close friends Merry Seabold and Bill Sandretto, who along with Prosecutor Baytieh, explain why Curry’s defense doesn’t make sense. Source
Russell Crowe on the almost greatest job in the world
Preview: The Oscar-winner talks to Seth Doane about the fascination of acting, and about the job he enjoyed even more. Source