Government shutdown, mass shooting in Alabama and more: What's trending today

Here's a look at some of the top stories trending online today, September 23. They include updates on the mass murder in Alabama that took place late Saturday night, the funding for the government shutdown, and more.

21 people shot by multiple gunmen on streets in Birmingham, police say (ABC)

Agreement on spending prevents a possible shutdown at the federal level and secures funding for the government until December (AP)

Government prepares for partial shutdown despite agreement, deadline one week – (CNN)

Improving Secret Service protection is a bipartisan issue, politicians say (Politico)

Autumn is here: Meteorologists warn of more heat in the fall (USA Today)

Israel launches air strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon and calls on the population to evacuate (Reuters)

Other trending headlines

Americans can order free COVID-19 tests starting this month (AP)

Caitlin Clark's WNBA playoff debut ends in defeat and a black eye (Washington Post)

Mercury Morris, legendary RB of the Dolphins and member of the undefeated team of 1972, dies at age 77 (NFL)

Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announce the arrival of their second baby after Munn's cancer battle (People)

Kate Middleton makes first appearance since announcing the end of her chemotherapy (E!)

Perry Farrell seeks medical treatment after 'physical outburst' at Jane's Addiction concert, wife says (NBC)