With just days remaining before a government shutdown, the Senate could force House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to look for bipartisan support on a spending bill to keep the government running. Far-right House Republicans have pledged to oust McCarthy as speaker if he does that. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Source

Kickoff is scheduled for noon CDT on Sunday, Oct. 1. Source

Officers encountered three massive Rice’s whales, one of the most endangered whale species on the planet. There are likely fewer than 100 remaining. Source

More than 7 million Venezuelans have fled their homeland’s economic collapse in recent years — and many of them are heading to the U.S. Source

Nashville Latina Moms focuses on supporting Latina moms in the area through connection, resources and events. Source

After the incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the man said that his wife had packed his bag not knowing there was a loaded gun stored inside. Source

School districts across the United States with more Black and low-income students are able to invest significantly less in their buildings and students are feeling the impact on their education. CBS News and Stations investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports. Source

Writers Guild of America members are expressing optimism that a tentative agreement for a new three-year contract will address their concerns over pay, working conditions and the use of artificial intelligence. CBS News’ Elise Preston reports. Source

Kick off your holiday shopping with major sales events from Amazon, Walmart and Target. Source

Some Lahaina residents returned to their devastated properties Monday for the first time since the Hawaiin town was destroyed by wildfires nearly seven weeks ago. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source