In a brief statement that did not name the congressman, the Capitol Police said it “continues to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the fire alarm.” Source
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North Dakota state senator, his wife and 2 kids killed in Utah plane crash
Doug Larsen, a Republican first elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2020, was also a lieutenant colonel in the North Dakota National Guard. Source
Some airports now offering visitor passes
Several airports across the country are launching visitor pass programs that allow people to pass through security checkpoints without a plane ticket. The programs give non-flyers a chance to explore an airport’s restaurants and shops or say goodbye to loved ones at the gate. Wall Street Journal reporter Jacob Passy joined CBS News to discuss the programs. Source
MLB exec on regional TV situation, season of new rules and upcoming postseason
A year of new rules and uncertainty over team broadcasts came to a close Sunday, as Major League Baseball closed the book on the 2023 regular season. Morgan Sword, executive vice president of baseball operations for MLB, joined CBS News to discuss the season and what kind of October magic to expect in the playoffs. Source
How Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s tours are boosting economies
Beyonce’s Renaissance World Tour and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour have each generated billions of dollars and the economic boost may not be over yet. Both artists have announced they will also be releasing feature films highlighting the blockbuster tours. Dan DeFrancesco, senior editor and an anchor at Insider, joined CBS News to talk more about the economic impact of these tours. Source
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce and more top NFL Week 4 stories
Taylor Swift cheered on her rumored boyfriend Travis Kelce as his Kansas City Chiefs beat the New York Jets Sunday night. Jeff Kerr, NFL writer for CBSSports.com, joined CBS News to discuss Swift’s effect on the NFL and the rest of the biggest storylines from Week 4. Source
Trump’s civil fraud trial begins in New York as both sides lay out case
Former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday as the trial in his civil fraud case got underway. Source
NASA’s Psyche asteroid probe getting “lucky” fix before launch
NASA’s new asteroid probe, Psyche, is on track for launching Oct. 12 after a weeklong delay for additional tests. Source
More big strikes loom, with health care and casino workers set to walk
Americans are more receptive to workers pushing for better pay and working conditions than in decades past, polls show. Source
Charlotte Sena update: What we know about the 9-year-old missing in New York
An AMBER Alert was issued for Charlotte Sena after she disappeared while visiting Moreau Lake State Park Saturday with her family. Source