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Scott Carter (0:00)
We all wonder about life's big questions. Why are we here? What are we to do? And how to make sense of it all. On Ye Gods with Scott Carter, I talk with politicos, priests, actors and atheists on how they wrestle with life's mysteries. Their stories will spark reflection, challenge assumptions, and maybe even bring you some clarity on your own journey. Listen to Ye Gods, part of the NPR network, wherever you get your podcasts.
Nora Rammer (0:24)
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rammer. There are still 18 people missing after an explosion in Tennessee Yesterday morning about 60 miles southwest of Nashville. Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis says it appears no one survived.
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis (0:40)
We can probably make the assumption, and I'm not even going to use the word assumption, I think that we can utilize well, I have to use that word, forgive me. We can assume that they are deceased.
Nora Rammer (0:52)
The company processes explosives and ammunition for the military. The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined. It could be heard by residents miles away. In court filings last night, lawyers for the government say more than 4,000 federal workers have been riffed. They received notices of a reduction of force in their agency. This is day 11 of the government shutdown. The documents were filed in response to lawsuits brought by labor unions representing federal workers who say the layoffs are illegal during a shutdown. Fears of an escalating trade war between the U.S. and China weighed on the stock market this week. NPR's Scott Horsley reports. All the major stock indexes fell between 2 and 3%.
Scott Horsley (1:34)
Investors had begun to shrug off the trade tensions between the US And China, even though double digit tariffs remain in place. But late this week came a reminder that the world's two biggest economies are not on a friendly footing. Beijing imposed new export restrictions on vital rare earth materials, and President Trump reacted angrily, threatening impose a new 100% tariff on imports from China next month. Trump also threatened to cancel an upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The reaction from investors was swift and sour for the week. The S&P 500 index fell 2.4%, the NASDAQ dropped 2.5%, and the Dow tumbled nearly 2 1/4%. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.
Nora Rammer (2:16)
The clock has begun in what is expected to be the last hostage, prisoner and detainee exchange in the war between Hamas and Israel, according to the initial phases of a ceasef plan brokered by President Trump. Israeli forces have pulled back and the exchange is expected to begin on midday on Monday. NPR's Carrie Khan reports.