Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey pursued music from a young age, heading to the United States for college. Her recording career began shortly after that, and in 2022, her debut album rose on the charts. Her latest album just made the biggest debut for a jazz album in Spotify’s history. From “Bewitched,” here is Laufey with “Promise.” Source

Senior Writer and Editor Jim Wyatt tackles another batch of questions from Titans fans. Source

Ticket prices are rising everywhere, but the two tickets being auctioned off this afternoon will likely dwarf them all. The tickets are for the performance that Abraham Lincoln was watching when he was shot by John Wilkes Booth in 1865 in Washington, D.C., and bids are already in the five figures. Scott MacFarlane has more. Source

In his book, “Faith, Hope and Carnage,” singer-songwriter Nick Cave speaks candidly about dealing with his grief after his son died suddenly in 2015. He tells Anthony Mason how his album, “Ghosteen,” was inspired by his son’s spirit and how an unexpected connection with his fans saved his life. Source

Ken Follett’s “Kingsbridge” series started with “Pillars of Earth” and is now coming to an end. The author has sold over 170 million books worldwide and is known for his detailed, well-researched historical fiction. Jeff Glor reports in the first-ever broadcast interview from inside Follett’s home. Source

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The federal government is preparing for a shutdown spurred by Republican hardliners in Congress. On Friday, President Biden criticized members of Congress for going home for the weekend. Christina Ruffini is at the White House with more. Source

Tropical Storm Ophelia is bringing wet, windy weather to the East Coast. The Carolinas and Virginia will bear the brunt of the storm. Weather Channel meteorologist Kelly Cass has more. Source

New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife are facing allegations stemming from a sweeping federal bribery scheme. An indictment was announced Friday. Menendez, a Democrat, is now resisting calls to resign. Scott MacFarlane has more. Source

A week ago, a military pilot ejected from his F-35 plane. The aircraft continued to fly until it crashed, setting off a frantic search for the pricey piece of equipment. Now, we’re finding out more about what happened once the pilot parachuted to the ground. David Martin reports. Source