April 4, 2026

IRAN (NBC) — An F-15 fighter jet pilot has been rescued alive by the U.S. military after their aircraft went down over Iran, a U.S. official said Friday. The aircraft appears to have been shot down by Iran, and a U.S. military search was ongoing for those on board, U.S. officials said. The rescue mission follows hours of reporting by Iranian state media of a downed U.S. fighter jet. Iran’s media published photos alongside claims from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that it had shot down the aircraft. The Pentagon and the White House did not immediately comment on the … Read more

April 3, 2026

Senate votes down measure aiming to limit Trump’s war powers by 53-47 vote | US Senate

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Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a measure that aimed to rein in Donald Trump’s power to wage war against Iran without congressional authorization. The 53-47 vote against taking up the measure fell almost completely along party lines, with no movement from earlier this month when Republicans blocked Democrats’ bid to limit Trump’s war-making power in the days after the joint US-Israeli strikes, known as Operation Epic Fury, began across Iran. “We do not know Donald Trump’s goals. We do not know Donald Trump’s timeline. We do not know what victory even looks like in his eyes,” Chuck Schumer, the Democratic … Read more

April 3, 2026

BREAKING: US Pilot In IRAN HANDS? After F-35 Crash, Black Hawk Rescue Op ‘ENDS IN FAILURE’

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Trump CONFRONTED As Iran War Sparks Chaos; ‘AMERICANS SUFFER WHILE YOU WATCH…’ | Explosive Presser US President Donald Trump signals a possible endgame in the Middle East war, saying the United States could exit Iran within “two to three weeks.” “We’re finishing the job,” Trump says — while also hinting that a deal could still happen before the deadline. In a parallel message, Iran’s leadership signals it has the “necessary will” to bring the conflict to an end — raising hopes of a possible de-escalation. But the war’s impact is already being felt globally. Asian markets rally on expectations of … Read more

April 2, 2026

Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

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Legal groups in Uganda have announced that a dozen deportees from the United States are expected to land in the country, following a deal with President Donald Trump. On Thursday, the Uganda Law Society and the East Africa Law Society announced they had gone to court to challenge the deportation, which they called “an undignified, harrowing and dehumanising process”. “We have approached the Courts of Law in Uganda and the region, seeking bespoke reliefs designed to arrest this patent international illegality,” Asiimwe Anthony, the vice president of the Uganda Law Society, wrote in a statement. “Our perspective of the matter … Read more

April 2, 2026

Judge approves Tiger Woods’ request to seek treatment out of U.S. because of privacy concerns

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Tiger Woods said Tuesday that he is stepping away to seek treatment after he was involved in a rollover in Florida and charged with driving under the influence. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery,” Woods, 50, said in a statement on social media hours after he pleaded not guilty. “I’m committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally.” On Wednesday, a judge granted … Read more

April 2, 2026

Breaking down the cost of war against Iran

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Analysts estimate the war against Iran is costing American taxpayers more than $890 million a day, based on known military operations and congressional cost estimates. The spending covers air and naval operations, ground forces, weapons systems and missile interceptions, with the early phase of the conflict proving the most expensive. Experts warn the total cost could rise sharply if the conflict continues or expands to include US ground troops. CNN’s Tom Foreman reports. Source link