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Authorities in Kentucky say at least seven people were killed in yesterday's fiery crash of a UPS cargo plane as it was attempting to take off from Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville.

Video appears to show flames on the plane's left wing as it lifted off the runway.

It then crashed and exploded in a massive fireball.

At least four of those killed were on the ground.

That plane was headed to Honolulu at the time.

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The federal government shutdown is now the longest on record.

This is day 36.

Flight delays continue to be reported at airports across the U.S.

because of staffing shortages.

Food benefits to millions of Americans under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are still being disrupted.

In addition, telehealth services remain in limbo for those on Medicare, as NPR's Yuki Noguchi reports.

Toyota is reporting lower earnings for the second consecutive quarter.

The Japanese automaker says profits were down 7 percent compared to the same quarter a year ago.

However, Toyota is raising its profit outlook for the rest of its fiscal year, citing cost-cutting efforts and stronger sales expected.

Wall Street futures are mixed this morning.

Dow futures are up 28 points.

I'm Dave Mattingly in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dave Mattingly.