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Gunmen kill 7 in Mexico resort, local officials say

Officials in the Cortazar municipality in Guanajuato state said that gunmen invaded the resort and opened fire.

The Phantom of the Opera closes on Broadway after 35 years

After 35 years of performances, The Phantom of the Opera is closing on Broadway as the longest-running show in the industry's history. Elaine Quijano has more about the end of the iconic musical.

"Phantom of the Opera" to close after 35 years on Broadway

The longest-running Broadway show ever "Phantom of the Opera," is set to close this Sunday. Since opening in 1988, the show has put on nearly 14,000 performances and has won seven Tony Awards. Elaine Quijano has more.

Construction on new exhibit under the Lincoln Memorial set to begin

Beginning this summer, the National Park Service will begin a nearly $70 million renovation below the 19-foot, 175-ton statue of America's 16th president. Scott MacFarlane has the details.

Fort Lauderdale airport reopens after unprecedented flooding

Flights resumed at Fort Lauderdale's airport Friday after a storm caused unprecedented flooding this week. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez shared details about the recovery efforts.

Pentagon document leak suspect faces judge for first time in case

The Justice Department has charged the Air National Guardsman accused of sharing classified Pentagon documents online with crimes under the Espionage Act. Jack Teixeira, 21, faced a federal judge for the first time Friday to hear the charges against him. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge and CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis have more.

NRA holds national convention days after mass shooting

The National Rifle Association began its annual convention Friday, days after the 146th mass shooting of the year. The gathering in Indianapolis has attracted Republican presidential hopefuls who want to showcase their support for Second Amendment rights. Robert Costa reports.

Bucks, Celtics and Suns favored as NBA Playoffs tip off

The NBA playoffs kick off on Saturday as 16 teams look to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June. CBS Sports NBA writer James Herbert joins for a preview.

Supreme Court temporarily blocks ruling that limits access to abortion pill

The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a ruling that limits access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Justice Samuel Alito issued the order, saying the hold will remain in place until Wednesday. The temporary stay gives the justices time to consider the next legal step. Alice Miranda Ollstein, a health care reporter for Politico, has more.

Daughter secretly gave an organ to her father as an anonymous donor

When John Ivanowski's kidney began to fail, his daughter was the best source of a transplant, but he didn't want to take an organ from her. Steve Hartman has their story in "On the Road."