A semitruck crash in central Illinois has caused a deadly ammonia leak The accident caused a large plume of anhydrous ammonia that caused dangerous air conditions in the northeast area of Teutopolis. Officials say there are multiple fatalities. Read more on NPR

House and Senate race to find agreement ahead shutdown deadline The House and Senate prepared for dueling votes on two different stop-gap bills to fund the government for 45 days hours before a shutdown deadline at midnight. Read more on NPR

Janet Yellen says a government shutdown could risk tipping the U.S. into a recession Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is sounding the alarm about the damage a government shutdown could do to the U.S. economy. “It’s really reckless and will impose immediate harm,” Yellen told NPR. Read more on NPR

Some states pick up the tab to keep national parks open during federal shutdown Don’t cancel that camping trip just yet: Utah, Arizona, and Colorado state governments will foot the bill to keep some national parks open — and tourist dollars flowing — during the shutdown. Read more on NPR

To prevent gun violence, these peacemakers start with the basics For South Florida’s Peacemakers, stopping the shootings begins with helping people with daily needs — from diapers and groceries to medical care. Read more on NPR