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
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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
Songs of faith
Keith and Kristyn Getty are modern-day hymnists whose compositions are being sung by congregations around the world. Tracy Smith talks to the Irish artists at their Nashville home, and with professor Jerry Rushford, an expert in the art of liturgical song, about some of the most beloved and timeless hymns ever written. Source
#CBSNLaughs: April 17, 2015
James Corden parodies “Basic Instinct” with Michael Douglas. Source
Kelsey Grammer on Broadway’s “Finding Neverland,” “Frasier” and family
Grammer’s role as Dr. Frasier Crane ended more than a decade ago, but his fans followed him to the big screen and live theater. He is back on Broadway in “Finding Neverland,” the musical is based on the Academy Award-winning movie. Kelsey joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his latest role. Source
Lottery security head accused of scam to claim $16.5 million prize
Eddie Tipton, former director of information security for Multi-State Lottery Association, prepares to face fraud charges in an upcoming trial. Investigators say he orchestrated a high-tech scam to claim the winnings. Vladimir Duthiers reports. Source
Clemson student’s family claims death cover-up in lawsuit
A South Carolina couple is suing Clemson University and fraternity over the death of their son. Sophomore fraternity pledge Tucker Hipps was found dead last September at the edge of a lake. His parents are still seeking answers. Mark Strassmann spoke to the parents who are alleging a cover-up in the lawsuit. Source
Baggage handler’s frantic 911 call while trapped in plane’s cargo hold
The worker’s 911 call from inside the cargo hold of an Alaska Airlines plane reveals a desperate call for help. The pilot made an emergency landing after passengers and crew heard banging and screaming from below. John Blackstone reports. Source