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Bradley Cooper transformed by “The Elephant Man”

Perhaps best known for his comedic turn in the blockbuster “Hangover” series, now Cooper is taking on perhaps his biggest acting challenge yet, in the lead role of “The Elephant Man” on Broadway. Serena Altschul catches up with him during rehearsals, and finds out why, for Cooper, “The Elephant Man” is the role of a lifetime. Source

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A Marine trained in ballet

Preview: In this excerpt from a report by correspondent David Martin, Amy Wolfe, mother of a young Marine killed in Iraq in 2006, talks about how the athleticism of her son’s ballet training shaped his ability to serve in the armed forces. Source

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A sneak peak at holiday film releases

The end of the year is the biggest season for blockbuster movies. Matt Singer, managing editor and film critic for movie website FilmCrush.com, joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss some of the most anticipated releases, including the latest installment in the “Hunger Games” series and the sci-fi thriller “Interstellar.” Source

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Can your mental attitude reverse the effects of aging?

In studies over four decades, Harvard psychology professor Ellen Langer showed that mental attitude can reverse the effects of again and improve physical health. Now she wants to test the theory on cancer. Dr. Langer joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her research. Source

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Dramatic Chihuahua plays dead when held

Nick Dietz compiles some of the week’s best viral videos, including motorcycle chariot racing, a musical tribute to Shia LeBeouf and a combat ship side launched into a river. Plus, a Chihuahua that, when held by a certain someone, freezes up like it was crossbred with a possum. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE. Source

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New advice for dialysis patients

Dialysis patients need to choose their heart medicine carefully, as Canadian researchers say that some beta blockers are easily removed from the blood during treatment. Also, people who eat a Mediterranean diet may decrease their risk of developing kidney problems. Eboni Williams reports on the day’s top health news. Source

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