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5 min readUS forces rescued a US Air Force colonel from behind enemy lines in Iran after his F-15 fighter jet was shot down on Friday, amid reports of Russian evacuation from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant following an attack there. A NASA mission to the moon's far side faces trajectory risks and equipment failures, while NCAA basketball semifinals set up championship matchups. The Trump administration has moderated plans to shrink the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Rescue of Downed US Airman in Iran
President Trump announced that US military forces rescued a US airman—a colonel serving as a weapons officer—whose F-15 fighter jet was struck over western Iran on Friday. The colonel, who was injured, evaded capture for more than a day in Iran's treacherous mountains as Iranian forces closed in. He ejected along with the pilot, who was rescued shortly after the incident. Trump described the colonel as a "brave warrior" and credited US search teams for the successful extraction. This operation highlights the risks of US air operations near Iran and the challenges of personnel recovery in hostile terrain.
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- 1 (00:00) **US Airman Rescued from Iran** - President Trump announces military rescue of injured F-15 weapons officer colonel after shootdown over western Iran
- 2 (01:05) **Russia Evacuates Bushehr Nuclear Plant Staff** - Russia pulls nearly 200 workers from Iran's nuclear facility minutes before US/Israeli attack that killed one
- 3 (02:10) **Spacecraft Mission Faces Trajectory and Waste Issues** - NASA spacecraft on path deeper into space than Apollo 13; waste system frozen, crew using backups
- 4 (02:51) **Markets Update** - US markets reopen Monday after Good Friday holiday
- 5 (02:59) **UConn Men's NCAA Semifinal Win** - UConn Huskies defeat opponent 71-62 to reach championship vs Michigan for third time in four years
- 6 (03:41) **Michigan Men's NCAA Semifinal Victory** - Wolverines beat Arizona 91-73, now 36-3 heading to final
- 7 (03:52) **Women's NCAA Final Four Results** - South Carolina tops defending champ UConn, UCLA beats Texas to set Sunday championship at 3:30 ET
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