A factory blast at an explosives plant in rural Humphreys County, Tennessee, on Friday left more than a dozen people missing. Authorities say Saturday that no survivors have been recovered, with around 300 first responders scouring the site following the explosion.

Homecoming celebrations in Mississippi turned deadly, as two separate shootings left at least six people dead and more than a dozen injured. Police say one suspect is in custody in connection with one of the incidents.

As the government shutdown enters its 11th day, President Donald Trump directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to “use all available funds to get our troops paid on October 15th,” as he prepares to travel to the Middle East to mark the historic Gaza peace deal between Israel and terrorist group Hamas.