In the Senate since 1992, Sen. Dianne Feinstein fought for what she called “sensible gun laws,” writing and helping pass the federal assault weapons ban in 1994. Sen. Chris Murphy, of Connecticut, worked with Feinstein for more gun control legislation after the Sandy Hook massacre. He joined CBS News to discuss Feinstein’s legacy. Source
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New York City sees major flooding with more rain expected, state of emergency declared
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency across New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley as Friday’s strong storm caused flooding and damage across the area. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson has more. Source
“Painkiller: The Tylenol Murders” | Official Trailer
The Tylenol murders are among the nation’s most notorious unsolved crimes. This gripping Paramount+ Original docuseries transports viewers to 1982 amid the chaos and fear and into the mind of the prime suspect. Stream it on Tuesday, Oct. 10, exclusively on Paramount+. Source
UAW expands strike to new Ford, G.M. plants, sending 7,000 more workers to picket lines
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain on Friday announced additional work stoppages as the union continues its historic strike against the Big Three carmakers, expanding the walkouts to a General Motors plant in Lansing, Michigan, and a Ford plant in Chicago. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more. Source
“Taylor Swift Effect” boosts ticket sales for Chiefs-Jets game
Fans don’t yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they’re apparently scooping up tickets, just in case. Source
House rejects McCarthy-backed bill to avoid government shutdown
The spending bill failed to win over a group of Republicans opposed to a short-term funding deal. Source
How much does long-term care insurance cost per month?
Knowing the average monthly cost of long-term care insurance can give you a good idea of what you’ll pay for coverage. Source
Washington reacts to Feinstein’s death with shutdown deadline still approaching
Lawmakers have been paying tribute to Sen. Dianne Feinstein Friday as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy continues to try to find a way to avoid a government shutdown this weekend. CBS News congressional correspondents Scott MacFarlane and Nikole Killion, and CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes have more. Source
Should you deposit $500 into a CD?
With today’s elevated interest rates, even a small deposit into a CD could make sense. Source
GOP presidential candidates use TikTok, Taylor Swift to appeal to young voters
Vivek Ramaswamy used to call Chinese-owned TikTok “digital fentanyl,” but he later became the first Republican presidential candidate with an account on the app. Source