During his tenth visit to Afghanistan in 2012, American Dr. Dilip Joseph and his colleagues were kidnapped by the Taliban. He’s now releasing a book describing his days being held by his captors as they negotiated his ransom. Watch the full story Wednesday, Oct. 15 on “CBS This Morning.” Source
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Georgia Republicans pass sweeping voting restrictions
It is part of a wave of GOP-backed election bills introduced in states around the nation. Source
“Birdman” cast describe acting on top of acting
Michael Keaton and the rest of the “Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” ensemble cast — which includes Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Edward Norton, Zach Galifiankis, Amy Ryan and Andrea Riseborough — sat down with CBS News’ Ken Lombardi to discuss their new acclaimed Broadway-set drama from director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (“21 Grams,” “Babel”). Source
Travolta off camera during “Pulp Fiction”
How John Travolta’s touch therapy calmed nerves on the set of “Pulp Fiction.” Source
Jaden Smith, Lorde among most influential teens
Time magazaine released its list of most influental teens, which includes Jaden Smith, Rico Rodriguez and Lorde. Plus, Channing Tatum stars in the new animated film “The Book of Life,” which opens Friday. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entrainment stories. Source
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” filmmakers talk special effects
Take a sneak peek at the special features included in the “X-Men: Days of Future Past” Blu-Ray and DVD, due out Oct. 14. In this exclusive clip, the filmmakers discuss the making of some of the movie’s most complex special effects shots. Source
Neil Patrick Harris pens autobiography
“Choose Your Own Autobiography,” a memoir penned by TV star Neil Patrick Harris, goes on sale Tuesday. Plus, Jason Schwartzman and Elisabeth Moss star in “Listen Up Philip,” which opens Friday. Suzanne Marques reports on the day’s top entertainment stories. Source
The war on leaks
What happens when the demands of national security collide with the rights of a free press? Lesley Stahl finds out. Source
El Chapo thrived by exploiting weaknesses
Jim Dinkins, former head of Homeland Security Investigations, explains how El Chapo thrived by exploiting weaknesses. “He was an evil street genius,” Dinkins says. Source
Bill Whitaker’s 60 Minutes debut
This week Bill Whitaker makes his debut, reporting on captured drug lord “El Chapo.” Plus a look back at the stories that shaped his career. Source