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The United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three automakers expanded Friday to two more plants in Lansing, Michigan, and Chicago, Illinois, bringing the total number of striking UAW workers to 25,000. Source
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Government shutdown is “imminent and inevitable,” lawmaker says
A plan to keep the federal government open failed in the House on Friday, with one day left until the funding deadline. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest. Source
Navy to begin steroid testing for SEALs
The Navy announced Friday that in November it will for the first time begin randomly testing its special operations forces for steroids and performance-enhancing drugs. Source
Torrential rain floods parts of New York City and tri-state area
Torrential rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia triggered extreme flooding across the Northeast. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett is on the ground with more. Source
How Taylor Swift could affect the 2024 election
More than 35,000 new voters registered after Taylor Swift encouraged her followers to sign up on National Voter Registration Day. Eugene Scott, senior politics reporter at Axios, joins CBS News to discuss if there could be a “Swift effect” on the 2024 presidential election. Source
A mountain climber’s unique mission to scale every county peak in Florida
Not since early explorers came to Florida in search of the fountain of youth has there been a crazier quest than that of 47-year-old Andrew Karr. Source
Murder victim Becky Bliefnick voiced fear of her estranged husband prior to her death
The Illinois mom wrote, “If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim.” Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick’s arrest. Source
A mountain climber’s quest to scale every county peak in Florida
Not since early explorers came to Florida in search of the fountain of youth has there been a crazier quest than that of 47-year-old Andrew Karr. Steve Hartman has his story in “On the Road.” Source
2023 New York Film Festival opens with Natalie Portman-Julianne Moore spellbinder “May December”
This year’s celebration of cinema offers films starring Emma Stone, Adam Driver, Michael Fassbender, Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, as well as a showcase for invigorating new filmmakers. Here are some highlights. Source
Child care crisis looms with pandemic-era funding set to expire
This weekend, $24 billion in pandemic-era emergency funding for the child care industry is set to expire — money that went to boost salaries and add benefits in a field where workers make an average of only $14 per hour. Nancy Cordes examines the devastating impact this could have on the child care industry. Source
