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"Planned Not To Be Found": Wife Of Missing US Official With UFO Knowledge
04/04/26 1:37 PM
Retired US Air Force general William “Neil” McCasland vanished from his Albuquerque home on February 27.
'Clear as mud': Rubio mocked as he tries to explain war before Trump's big TV speech
04/01/26 6:58 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio took a shot at trying to explain the Iran war to the nation before President Donald Trump was scheduled to appear on television networks hours later.In a video posted by the White House this week, Rubio offered the administration's latest excuse for attacking Iran. The secretary's X account also shared the video on Wednesday ahead of Trump's address."Let me explain," the secretary of state offered. "Iran wants to have nuclear weapons. Of that, there is zero doubt.""But why the attack now?" he continued. "Iran was trying to build a conventional shield, in essence, have so many missiles, have so many drones that no one could attack them, and they were well on their way. We were on the verge of an Iran that had so many missiles and so many drones that no one could do anything about their nuclear weapons program in the future. That was an intolerable risk."The Trump administration has also pointed to regime change, a planned strike by Israel, an imminent threat of attack, and destroying other parts of Iran's military as excuses for the war. Last year, Trump had repeatedly claimed that Iran's nuclear program had been "obliterated."Rubio's latest explanation was met with criticism online."Yup, clear as mud. Now we are making Israel a superpower...that wasn't on my Middle East bingo card," Danny Layaou wrote."That's not foreign policy language. That's a defense contractor earnings call," Wall Street Balance Sheet noted."This government has to be the most confused one, everyday you keep coming up with different excuses as to why you're losing the war you started," Oko Oyinbo observed."It's the Christian Zionists who have an apocalyptic vision of the future. Your brilliant stunt has now enabled Iran to collect tolls from every ship passing through Hormuz," Lucy Liu commented.
'Daddy's not home': Fury erupts as Trump goes quiet after Iran shoots down US fighter jet
04/03/26 7:22 PM
An American's whereabouts were unknown on Friday after Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet, as questions mounted online over what happened to the missing service member and if the Trump administration would comment on it. President Donald Trump had not yet responded to the attack, which was the first time an American jet had been shot down since the military strikes launched five weeks ago. It was unknown what had happened to the missing pilot. The president has apparently been briefed on the situation, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told CNN. Iran was reportedly offering its citizens a reward valued at about $76,000 U.S. dollars to find the pilot alive, CNN reported. People reacted online and called out the Trump administration for the dangerous situation. "Donald Trump had time to take Tiger Woods' call after he crashed his car again, but I don't see him addressing the American people after a U.S. fighter jet was shot down in Iran and there's a desperate search to find the pilots. I guess daddy's not home today," entrepreneur and Democratic strategist Mike Nellis wrote on X."Are they briefing Trump on the fighter jet being shot down, or just soothing him with boom boom TikToks?" Journalist Aaron Rupar wrote on X."Early reports from Iranian media suggesting US pilot in custody. Would take this with a large grain of salt, and hope it’s not the case. As it would be a significant escalation," Adam Cochran, professor, policy consultant and journalist, wrote on X."The escalation is why Trump will do if they have an American in custody. You don’t have to think the US actions there, were good or justified, in order to recognize that an American POW complicates the situation, and makes off-ramps less likely," Cochran added."These two things, I can’t help but read them together. Trump, threatening war crimes, and now, a possible POW. This stupid, bad-faith behavior puts our people at greater risk of mistreatment. Praying for the safety of our soldiers at all levels," John Jackson, U.S. veteran of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, wrote on X."Really really hope this doesn’t become a hostage situation," political scientist and author Ian Bremmer wrote on X."Iran ministry of foreign relations has put out at least one statement indicating us soldiers will be regarded as prisoners of war under geneva convention…but only if the united states reciprocated. secretary of defense pete hegseth has said 'no quarter, no mercy' for us enemies," Bremmer added later in a separate X post."You’re absolutely right — the correct term is POW. Let’s just hope Iran sees it that way — considering Trump has said repeatedly that it’s NOT a war," Democratic strategist Jon Cooper wrote in response to a comment on an X post.
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$500,000 in stolen catalytic converters seized in L.A. County theft ring bust
04/03/26 8:45 PM
A spike in catalytic converter thefts sparked a nine-month probe that led to properties where some 1,800 catalytic converters were being held, police said.
'Abysmal': Trump's budget cites L.A. homelessness agency as he proposes housing cuts
04/03/26 9:47 PM
Trump's proposed budget attacks L.A.'s homelessness agency in push to eliminate a federal program that funds housing and services for homeless Americans.
'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases
04/03/26 10:00 AM
This week, L.A. federal prosecutors were in two separate trials involving a charge of assault on a federal officer tied to immigration protests. They have not won a single assault case at trial so far. But this time they have a video of a punch.
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'Field of Dreams' To Hoops On A Battleship: MLB Speedway Classic Joins This List
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Ahead of the MLB Speedway Classic, there have been plenty of interesting settings for major sporting events.
'He's Out For More': Guardians Rookie Chase DeLauter is Just Scratching the Surface
04/03/26 4:18 PM
After getting healthy and finding 'sense of belonging' in a playoff cameo, breakout rookie Chase DeLauter is lifting the Guardians' offense with a historic start.
'I'm Ready for This': Pirates Prospect Konnor Griffin Ready For MLB Debut
04/03/26 2:58 PM
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin is eager to stop being a prospect and start being a big leaguer.