McEWEN, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say an explosion at a Tennessee explosives plant has left 19 people missing and feared dead. The blast occurred Friday at Accurate Energetic Systems, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville. The cause of the explosion is not yet known. A spokesperson for the Humphreys County Emergency Management Agency says there’s…… MORE
Thousands of Palestinians Return to What’s Left of Their Homes as Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect
WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip (AP) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect on Friday. The deal has raised hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war, with all the remaining hostages taken in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack set to be released…… MORE
President Donald Trump Visits Walter Reed Medical Center for a ‘Semiannual Physical’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what he calls a “semiannual physical.” Trump left the White House around 10:45 a.m. Friday and returned to the grounds at 2:15 p.m., slightly ahead of schedule. Trump did not answer questions from reporters upon his arrival. The White House…… MORE
Trump Threatens Tech Export Limits, New 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports Starting Nov. 1 or Sooner
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he hasn’t canceled a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping planned for late October in South Korea after earlier expressing anger about export controls China has placed on rare earths. Asked if he had backed out, Trump said, “I haven’t canceled.” Trump has also threatened an additional 100%…… MORE
Firings of Federal Workers Begin as White House Seeks to Pressure Democrats in Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mass firings of federal workers have begun. That was the announcement Friday from the White House as Republicans worked to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers to end the government shutdown. In a court filing, the budget office said well over 4,000 employees would be fired, though it noted that the funding…… MORE