Many “Star Wars” fans are giving galaxy-shattering reviews of the latest in the franchise, “The Force Awakens.” The film opened Thursday night for preview showings. The movie could break box office records, and businesses are trying to cash in. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source

Many of the nation’s theme parks are stepping up security ahead of the holidays. Visitors to Disney, SeaWorld and Universal Studios theme parks will see stricter security measures. Anna Werner reports outside Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Source

Supermodel Bar Refaeli is under investigation for tax evasion. CBSN’s Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source

Star Wars fans are breaking box office records as the latest installment hits theatres nationwide. Washington Post National Business Reporter Drew Harwell talked about finances behind the force with CBSN’s Contessa Brewer. Source

The latest installment in the Star Wars franchise opens Friday. Some superfans bring their devotion to Star Wars into their every-day lives. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source

In an interview with Charlie Rose, the Oscar winner reveals she focused on the creative aspects of her career when she first started. Now she’s focused on learning about and taking part in all aspects of films she works on. Source

A year after a hack at Sony Pictures revealed female movie stars were paid significantly less than their male counterparts, Jennifer Lawrence discussed her own role in the gender pay gap with Charlie Rose. Source

Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai said in a recent interview with AFP that Donald Trump’s proposed ban on all Muslims entering the U.S. is “really tragic.” The 18-year old who was shot in the head by the Taliban in 2012 for campaigning for girls’ education also told the Press Association that such statements could, “radicalize more terrorists.” Source

The trial of Officer William Porter ended in a hung jury on Wednesday; Bei Bei, the National Zoo’s panda cub, is — the prince of cute Source

Getting introduced to the media at four months old is something usually reserved for royalty. That’s exactly what Bei Bei, the National Zoo’s panda cub, is — the prince of cute. Chip Reid reports. Source