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December 15, 2009 | 3:12 PM PST

Maggie Gyllenhaal's 'Crazy Heart'

Starring in the new country musical-drama 'Crazy Heart' with Jeff Bridges, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks with CBS News' Karina Mitchell about her role as a young journalist in the film.

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December 15, 2009 | 3:12 PM PST

Jeff Bridges Rocks in New Role

Jeff Bridges speaks with CBS News' Karina Mitchell about his upcoming film costarring Maggie Gyllenhaal, "Crazy Heart," which depicts the struggles of an alcoholic country music star.

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December 15, 2009 | 3:05 PM PST

Man Pleads Guilty to Stalking Erin Andrews

Illinois Insurance Executive to Be Sentenced in February for Shooting Nude Videos of ESPN Reporter

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December 15, 2009 | 1:59 PM PST

Boston Beer Raises 2009 Profit Outlook

Boston Beer Raises 2009 Profit Outlook, Cites Operating Performance, Favorable Costs

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December 15, 2009 | 1:59 PM PST

Movers Roundup: Graphic Packaging, Qwest

Movers Roundup: Graphic Packaging Shares Jump On Analyst Coverage; Qwest Higher On Upgrade

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December 15, 2009 | 1:59 PM PST

Green Fuel For Jetliners To Be Mixed At Anacortes

Green Fuel For Jetliners To Be Mixed At Anacortes Refinery, Use Pipeline To Sea-Tac Airport

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December 15, 2009 | 1:59 PM PST

US Gives Mexico 5 Helicopters To Aid Drug War

US Sends 5 Helicopters To Help Mexico Combat Drug Cartels, Part Of $604 Million Aid Package

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December 15, 2009 | 2:29 PM PST

@katiecouric: Odierno

Katie Couric interviewed General Ray Odierno - commanding general of the multi-national forces in Iraq. They spoke about recent violent attacks in Baghdad, troop morale, and Obama's plan for Afghanistan.

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December 15, 2009 | 2:13 PM PST

Gen. Odierno: Holiday Message for Troops

General Ray Odierno speaks with Katie Couric about remembering the military men and women who are deployed during the holidays.

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December 15, 2009 | 2:13 PM PST

Gen. Odierno on Iraq Violence

General Ray Odierno speaks with Katie Couric about the recent deadly attacks in Baghdad and the rising violence in Iraq.

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December 15, 2009 | 2:13 PM PST

Gen. Odierno on PTSD

General Ray Odierno speaks with Katie Couric about the psychological impact of repeated tours on U. S. troops, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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December 15, 2009 | 2:13 PM PST

Gen. Odierno on Ft. Hood

General Ray Odierno speaks with Katie Couric about the tragic events at Ft. Hood and his past as a Commanding General there.

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December 15, 2009 | 1:57 PM PST

Red Hat To Pay $8.8M To Settle Class Action Suit

Red Hat To Pay $8.8M To Settle Class Action Suit Related To Restatement Of Financial Results

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December 15, 2009 | 2:11 PM PST

Howard Dean: Scrap the Senate Health Bill

Progressive Leader Howard Dean Says the Senate's Health Care Bill is Not Worth Passing in its Current Form

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December 15, 2009 | 2:11 PM PST

Manhattan Madam Vows to Run Against Spitzer

Kristin Davis Says She Will Seek Comptroller Position if Former Governor Jumps Into the Race

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December 15, 2009 | 1:46 PM PST

GE Part Of Unmanned Aircraft System Demonstration

GE Unit Part Of Unmanned Aircraft System Demonstration

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December 15, 2009 | 1:46 PM PST

McDonald's To Lift Fee For Internet Access

McDonald's Will Provide Free Wi-Fi Access At Restaurants

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December 15, 2009 | 8:31 AM PST

Dems To Lieberman: Say It's So, Joe On Health Care

Independent In Every Way, Lieberman Keeps Democrats On Edge Over Fate Of Health Care Overhaul

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December 15, 2009 | 1:32 PM PST

PartnerRe Names Director Of Risk Management

PartnerRe Names Paris Re Risk Chief Jerome Carre As Director Of Risk Management Group

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December 15, 2009 | 1:34 PM PST

Apollo Investment Raises $107.8M In Stock Offering

Apollo Investment Completes Public Stock Offering, Raising $107.8 Million

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December 15, 2009 | 1:34 PM PST

Pinnacle Scales Back Cost Of La. Casino Project

La. Regulators OK Pinnacle Entertainment's Scaled-back Investment In Riverboat Casino Project

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December 15, 2009 | 1:41 PM PST

Notebook: Holiday Headaches

As Christmas approaches, for many it brings not only cheer, but a boatload of stress. So relax and have a cup of holiday cheer! Katie Couric comments.

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December 15, 2009 | 1:31 PM PST

NYC School Kids Face Paying To Ride To School

NYC Students Would Pay For Rides To School Under Transit Agency Budget Proposal

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December 15, 2009 | 1:37 PM PST

Courts Split Over Cops Searching Cell Phones

Ohio Supreme Court Says Mobile Device Search Requires A Warrant; Others, Including The Fifth Circuit, Disagree

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December 15, 2009 | 1:44 PM PST

Conservatives Rally to "Kill The Bill"

Republican Lawmakers, Conservative Activists Decry Democrats' Health Care Proposal on Capitol Hill

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