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Tennessee blast levels munitions plant - 19 feared dead

A massive explosion flattened an explosives plant in rural Tennessee leaving up to 19 people missing and presumed dead. Federal investigators and ATF teams have been deployed as crews continue recovery and identification at a volatile scene.

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19 - People feared dead after Tennessee explosives plant blast

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"I will not allow the Democrats to hold our Military, and the entire Security of our Nation, HOSTAGE, with their dangerous Government Shutdown." — President Donald J. Trump

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