actor philipning seymour hoffman has been found dead off an apparent drug overdose in new york. he was 46. police are investigating the incident. hoffman best known as a character actor in movies like the talented mr. ripley took the best actor award in 2006 for capote. he had struggled with drug addiction in the past. sad news. "the journal" will be back at the top of the hour. don't go away. >> the week began with signs of progress in ukraine's political crisis. after talks with opposition leaders, the president made key concessions. he promised to reverse tough laws against protests and offered amnesty for activists. but as his justice minister pointed out, there were strings attached. >> the amnesty will only take effect once all occupied buildings and roads are freed. if that is not done, any violations of laws that are committed will not be given amnesty. >> over the next few days, those conditions were debated in the ukrainian parliament. the bill was passed, despite the opposition's boycott of the vote. on the streets of kiev, protesters say they will not give up until t