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AP News

US Presses Search for Missing Pilot

The U.S. military pressed ahead Saturday in a frantic search for a missing pilot after Iran shot down an American warplane, as Iran called on people to turn the pilot in, promising a reward.

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The New York Times

Iran Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers

Iranian operatives have been digging out underground missile bunkers and silos struck by American and Israeli bombs, returning them to operation hours after an attack, according to U.S. intelligence reports.

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Axios

Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas

A U.S. judge on Friday stood by his decision to quash Department of Justice subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

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CNN

Dems Viewed More Unfavorably Than GOP

A CNN poll reveals that voters disillusioned with both major political parties, known as 'double haters', are leaning towards Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterms, despite the party facing declining favorability ratings and internal challenges.

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Vatican News

Pope Carries Cross at Colosseum

Joined by around 30,000 faithful and countless people across the world on social media, television, and radio, the Pope led the Way of the Cross through the candlelit ruins of the ancient Roman edifice, which witnessed the martyrdom of many early Christians.

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Greenville Online

Gamecocks Break UConn Streak

South Carolina women's basketball had a five-point lead over UConn, the No. 1 overall seed that came into the Final Four with a 54-game winning streak. Two of those wins were blowouts over South Carolina last season, including the national championship game.

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NBC News

Surprisingly Good Jobs Report

The United States added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past expectations and showing a resilient labor market just as the war with Iran began escalating, sending up oil prices.

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The Wall Street Journal

Strike Caused More Damage Than Disclosed

An Iranian drone attack last month on the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia did more extensive damage than previously disclosed, current and former American officials said, showing Iran’s ability to hit Washington’s assets in the kingdom.

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CBS News

Fight Over Shoes at Airport Screening

Senator Tammy Duckworth criticizes the TSA's 'shoes-on' policy, citing a Homeland Security report that highlights a security risk, and urges immediate corrective action from the agency.

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ABC News

WH Wants $1.5T for Defense

The White House, in its budget request for the 2027 fiscal year, is asking Congress to approve roughly $1.5 trillion for defense -- a record-breaking military spending request as the U.S. remains in its fifth week of war with Iran.

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SCOTUSblog

Justice Alito Was Recently Treated

Justice Samuel Alito was hospitalized briefly after feeling ill at a Federalist Society dinner but returned home the same night, resuming work the following Monday without any disclosed diagnosis.

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Politico

Trump Eyes Cabinet Shake-Up

President Donald Trump has expressed frustration and disappointment with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer — and is pondering making additional changes to his Cabinet.

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NPR

Why No More Epstein Arrests?

In the more than two months since the DOJ released its latest batch of files on Jeffrey Epstein, prosecutors have not brought any new charges, despite federal lawmakers on both sides of the aisle continuing to demand accountability.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Moguls Want To Own Media Outlets

Sam Altman is buying his favorite show, Larry Ellison is buying CNN to merge it with CBS News, Jamie Dimon is toying with launching a venture. It may mark a new era of vanity media owners.

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Gallup

China Tops U.S. in Global Approval

A Gallup poll reveals that China's leadership has surpassed the United States in global approval ratings, highlighting a shift in global leadership perceptions due to China's expanding influence and recent U.S. foreign policy decisions.

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The Washington Post

Vance’s Catholic Book With Methodist Cover

The members of a Methodist church in rural Virginia are excited — if a little confused — that the vice president’s memoir of his path to Catholicism has put them in the spotlight.

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KMOX

EPA Targets Water Contaminants

The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Thursday to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could lead to new limits on those substances for water utilities.

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The Hill

GOP Praise for Sacked Military Leader

Republicans are rallying behind Gen. Randy George after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly fired him from the Pentagon, praising the former Army chief of staff as a steady and accomplished military leader.

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View from the Wing

Airline Will Weigh Flight Attendants

An Air India ‘Cabin Crew Health and Fitness Compliance Policy’ takes effect May 1 enforcing weight standards for flight attendants. Air India can do ad hoc BMI checks before or after flights and during training.

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WBUR

How PB&J Became Lunchbox Staple

According to the National Peanut Board, the average adult eats a peanut butter and jelly sandwich three times a month. But how did the PB&J become an all-American lunchbox staple?

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