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4/27: Two popes preside over dual sainthood ceremony; Smithsonian’s dinosaur hall set to close

Thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the historic elevation of two former popes to sainthood. The ceremony also had the unprecedented touch of former Pope Benedict presiding with Pope Francis; and, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will close down a hugely popular dinosaur hall for an ambitious set of repairs. Nearly 8 million visitors a year won’t get to see the museum’s most popular attraction. But a handful of visitors made it in for the final hours. Source

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Smithsonian’s dinosaur hall set to close

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will close down a hugely popular dinosaur hall for an ambitious set of repairs. Nearly 8 million visitors a year won’t get to see the museum’s most popular attraction. But a handful of visitors made it in for the final hours. Mark Albert reports. Source

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Where is the middle class heading?

The surprise best-seller of the season is an economic book, “Capital in the 21st Century,” by Thomas Piketty. It takes a look at growing inequality and suggests that if you’re not born rich, you’re not going to be rich. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how that could be bad news for the middle class. Source

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Severe storms sweep Midwest, South

There’s been at least one confirmed tornado touchdown, in rural Nebraska. Chief meteorologist Eric Fischer of WBZ-TV takes a look at what to expect in the week ahead. Source

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