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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.

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.

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.

A1 Minute! April 2, 2026: Hack for RVA civic hackathon; DuPont sells Kevlar and Nomex divisions; Virginia Tourism Corporation partners with Devils Backbone Brewing

A1 Minute! April 2, 2026: Hack for RVA civic hackathon; DuPont sells Kevlar and Nomex divisions; Virginia Tourism Corporation partners with Devils Backbone Brewing

    Hack for RVA civic hackathon; DuPont sells Kevlar and Nomex divisions; Virginia Tourism Corporation partners with Devils Backbone Brewing

    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…

    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

    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…

    RidgeYaks' Walker on adjusting to pro ball

    RidgeYaks' Walker on adjusting to pro ball

    • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times
    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…

    A1 Minute April 1, 2026: Charlottesville's Fridays After Five season lineup

    A1 Minute April 1, 2026: Charlottesville's Fridays After Five season lineup

      Charlottesville's Fridays After Five season lineup

      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.

      Trump heads to Supreme Court, making him the first sitting president to attend top court's arguments

      Trump heads to Supreme Court, making him the first sitting president to attend top court's arguments

      • US NETWORK POOL

      President Donald Trump has left the White House, heading to the Supreme Court. Trump will be the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the nation’s highest court.

      Pope Leo Urges Trump to Seek a Rapid Exit Strategy to the War in Iran.

      Pope Leo Urges Trump to Seek a Rapid Exit Strategy to the War in Iran.

      • StringersHub

      Speaking from his holiday residence in Castel Gandolfo, the pontiff expressed hope that the U.S. president is actively looking for an “off-ramp” to reduce violence

      Judge Temporarily Halts White House Ballroom Construction

      Judge Temporarily Halts White House Ballroom Construction

      • unbranded - Newsworthy

      A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction on its White House ballroom, ruling that its funding lacks Congressional approval. The ruling, which follows months of litigation, delays US President Donald Trump’s $400 million project to replace the demolished East …

      LIVE: Trump addresses the nation on the Iran war

      LIVE: Trump addresses the nation on the Iran war

        Watch live as President Donald Trump addresses the nation. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump will provide an update on Iran.

        Trump plans to attend Supreme Court hearing on his bid to limit birthright citizenship

        Trump plans to attend Supreme Court hearing on his bid to limit birthright citizenship

        • ASSOCIATED PRESS, US NETWORK POOL, POOL

        The citizenship restrictions are a part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown, signed as an executive order in January 2025, but they have not yet taken effect anywhere in the country after being blocked by several courts. A definitive ruling from the Supreme Court is expected by early summer.

        Trump to challenge US birthright citizenship in Supreme Court

        Trump to challenge US birthright citizenship in Supreme Court

        • Aljazeera

        Trump targets birthright citizenship as the Supreme Court reopens the 14th Amendment battle, sparking protests and fears for US identity.

        Trump: US could leave Iran in 2 to 3 weeks, securing Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us'

        Trump: US could leave Iran in 2 to 3 weeks, securing Strait of Hormuz is 'not for us'

        • US NETWORK POOL

        President Donald Trump said Tuesday the U.S. will not "have anything to do with” securing the Strait of Hormuz and predicted attacks on Iran could end within 2 to 3 weeks.

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