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Local affiliate of Iran state TV claims a US fighter pilot ejected from an aircraft in southwest Iran

Local affiliate of Iran state TV claims a US fighter pilot ejected from an aircraft in southwest Iran

  • IRIB

The anchor on the channel read the following announcement: “If you capture the enemy pilot or pilots alive and hand them over to the police, you will receive a precious prize.” An on-screen crawl separately urged the public to “shoot them if you see them,” referring to social media footage c…

Apollo astronauts brought these items to the moon's surface

Apollo astronauts brought these items to the moon's surface

  • ASSOCIATED PRESS, NASA, NASA/JSC/ASU

As Artemis II astronauts head to the moon for a fly-by, here are some Apollo items that have touched the lunar surface.

CNN poll shows Democrats hold early advantage in midterms

CNN poll shows Democrats hold early advantage in midterms

    New CNN polling shows the Democratic party has an early lead ahead of midterms later this year.

    Trump Targets Big Pharma With 100% Tariff Threat

    Trump Targets Big Pharma With 100% Tariff Threat

    • Cheddar

    The Trump administration is drafting a plan to impose 100% tariffs on branded drugs and their active ingredients.

    Iran’s missile strikes test Gulf countries' patience, US ties and economic stability

    Iran’s missile strikes test Gulf countries' patience, US ties and economic stability

    • Aljazeera - AJ+

    Iranian missile strikes continue to hit Gulf states, with the UAE intercepting projectiles as regional patience wears thin.

    World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

    World's oldest known tortoise still very much alive despite rumor to the contrary

      Reports of the death of the world’s oldest living land animal — a nearly 200-year-old tortoise — were greatly exaggerated.

      Pam Bondi is out at US Attorney General

      Pam Bondi is out at US Attorney General

      • ASSOCIATED PRESS, POOL

      Pam Bondi is out as US Attorney General, ending the tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House.

      Oil prices rocket higher and stocks tumble after Trump’s address

      Oil prices rocket higher and stocks tumble after Trump’s address

      • NYSE

      Stocks slumped and oil prices soared Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the U.S. will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer a clear timetable for ending the conflict in the Middle East.

      Middle East war creates multi-faceted challenge for airlines

      Middle East war creates multi-faceted challenge for airlines

      • FMM - F24 Video Clips

      Global air travel remains ⁠severely disrupted, with many people ​still unable to fly as planned to destinations after the Iran war forced the closure of major Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi.

      Senate passes DHS funding bill, House faces next move

      Senate passes DHS funding bill, House faces next move

      • Straight Arrow News

      Senate and House Republicans have struck a deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security without a Democratic filibuster.

      Sirens sound in Bethlehem following Iranian missile launch.

      Sirens sound in Bethlehem following Iranian missile launch.

      • StringersHub

      SHOTLIST: WEST BANK, PALESTINE (APRIL 2, 2026) 1. VARIOUS AERIAL SHOTS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS ( AUDIO OF SIRENS )WEST BANK, PALESTINE - APRIL 2, 2026: Sirens sounded in the southern West Bank city of Bethlehem on Wednesday, Apr. 2, following missiles launched by Iran in retaliation for U.S…

      Oil Prices Soar & Markets Slump After Trump’s Prime-Time Address

      Oil Prices Soar & Markets Slump After Trump’s Prime-Time Address

      • unbranded - Newsworthy

      Oil prices surged, and markets retreated after US President Donald Trump’s prime-time address, dashing hopes for clarity on when the Middle East conflict might end. During the address, Trump threatened to hit Iran “extremely hard” within weeks, claiming that military objectives have nearly b…

      Trump offered few new details on military operation against Iran in address to nation

      Trump offered few new details on military operation against Iran in address to nation

      • ASSOCIATED PRESS, US NETWORK POOL

      President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will keep hitting Iran “very hard” in the next two or three weeks and bring the country “back to the Stone Ages,” even as he touted the success of U.S. operations and argued that all of Washington’s objectives have so far been met or exceeded.

      Trump blames Iran for gas price spike

      Trump blames Iran for gas price spike

      • New York Post - Vertical

      Trump blames Iran for gas price spike, says US has 'plenty' of oil

      Danish warship sunk by Admiral Nelson's fleet unearthed after 200 years

      Danish warship sunk by Admiral Nelson's fleet unearthed after 200 years

      • ASSOCIATED PRESS, VIKING SHIP MUSEUM

      Marine archaeologists are racing to unearth the Danish warship Dannebroge, which took heavy fire from British Admiral Horatio Nelson’s fleet and later exploded during the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen. The wreck lies about 15 meters (yards) down in thick sediment, with near zero visibility.

      Trump says the US 'core strategic objectives' in Iran are 'nearing completion'

      Trump says the US 'core strategic objectives' in Iran are 'nearing completion'

      • POOL

      In his first national address since launching the Iran war, President Donald Trump said U.S. forces are "on track to complete" their mission soon, as the “core strategic objectives are nearing completion. Still, he vowed heavy strikes would continue.

      Trump tells countries that rely on oil from Strait of Hormuz 'they must grab it and cherish it'

      Trump tells countries that rely on oil from Strait of Hormuz 'they must grab it and cherish it'

      • POOL

      President Donald Trump is seeking to allay fears in the U.S. about rising gas prices as the war on Iran has continues. Trump said Americans “don't need” the Strait of Hormuz and that the countries who do “must grab it and cherish it."

      DNA testing links teen's 1974 murder to serial killer Ted Bundy

      DNA testing links teen's 1974 murder to serial killer Ted Bundy

      • KUTV

      Utah authorities say new DNA testing has definitively linked the unsolved death of a Utah teenager in 1974 to the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy.

      'There's a certain romanticism to sending humans into space'

      'There's a certain romanticism to sending humans into space'

      • FMM - F24 Video Clips

      Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Dr David Brown, Senior Research Fellow in the Astronomy and Astrophysics Group at Warwick University, hopes that the Artemis II mission "is the start of a new era of human spaceflight", adding that "it is incredibly exciting and inspiring to see that…

      Nitrate pollution, agriculture’s persistent problem, expected to worsen with warming winters

      Nitrate pollution, agriculture’s persistent problem, expected to worsen with warming winters

        As Earth warms due to human-caused climate change, the ground isn’t staying frozen as consistently in many places, causing more frequent runoff events and in turn, more winter days when nitrates are likely to reach unhealthy levels. (AP Video: Amanda Swinhart)

        The NFL Might Be FORCED To Use College Football Refs Next Season

        The NFL Might Be FORCED To Use College Football Refs Next Season

        • Whistle Sports - Vertical

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        Where Did The Easter Bunny Tradition Come From?

        Where Did The Easter Bunny Tradition Come From?

        • unbranded - Lifestyle

        The Bible makes no mention of a magical hare delivering eggs to children on the day of Jesus’ resurrection. So how did rabbits and chocolate eggs become symbols of Easter? Easter is known as a time to celebrate the end of Lent and the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. But for young kid…

        Trump faces ‘profound problems’ as approval rating hits new low

        Trump faces ‘profound problems’ as approval rating hits new low

        • Wonderwall Video

        Donald Trump’s second-term approval fell below 40%, underscoring pressure on his agenda. Nate Silver’s analysis places Trump’s approval at 39.7% with a -17.4 net rating, calling the drop “remarkably linear.” The review cites gas prices near $4, tariffs, and rising costs as key factors in the…

        Evan Clark with Clearview Lawn Care

        Evan Clark with Clearview Lawn Care

          Eggscellent Deviled Eggs Appetizer Recipe

          Eggscellent Deviled Eggs Appetizer Recipe

          • Tasting Table Recipes

          For a pretty pink appetizer for Easter lunch and other spring gatherings, whip up these easy deviled eggs. Dyed naturally with beet juice, these feature a mustardy filling and tangy pickled onions on top.

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