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
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Nick Cave speaks candidly about how his art helped him through grief
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
Author Ken Follett discusses final book in “Kingsbridge” series
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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Federal government braces for looming shutdown
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 lashes the East Coast with rain, flooding
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 indicted on federal bribery charges
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
More details emerge about crashed F-35 plane
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
Local Florida artists paint murals remembering Hurricane Ian victims
Two Florida women — including one who had to be airlifted from Sanibel Island — are commemorating Hurricane Ian with murals remembering the victims and offering hope for the future. Manuel Bojorquez, who reported on the area after the storm hit, has more. Source
Taiwan factory fire kills at least 5 and injures 100 others
Three firefighters were among the dead, authorities said, after the blaze and explosions that began on Friday at a golf ball factory in Pingtung county in southern Taiwan. Source