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Apr 12 2026SPORTS

Pat Tillman’s lasting mark on Arizona beyond football

Every April, Arizona comes together to remember a man who stood out on the field but chose something far bigger. Pat Tillman wasn’t just a college or pro football star—he gave up his career and life to serve in the military after 9/11. His legacy lives on through a simple 4. 2-mile run in Tempe, whe

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Missile Strikes in Iran: New Findings Raise Questions

In a recent study, experts examined fresh video and photos of attacks in Lamerd, Iran. The evidence suggests that the bombs were U. S. Precision Strike Missiles, or PrSMs. Earlier reports had said they might be Iranian missiles instead. The U. S. army denied that it fired any missiles at Lamerd on

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

UK Holds Off on Chagos Island Deal After US Pushback

The United Kingdom has paused its plan to hand over the Chagos Islands, a move that had sparked criticism from U. S. President Donald Trump. The islands host the strategic U. S. -British military base on Diego Garcia, and Britain had intended to transfer sovereignty to Mauritius while keeping a 99‑y

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Apr 10 2026POLITICS

UK and US leaders talk Strait of Hormuz shipping plans after Iran ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway where many global oil shipments pass through, remains a key point of discussion between the UK and US governments. After Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump spoke about speeding up efforts to

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

A young woman caught in the middle of military life and immigration rules

A young woman who grew up in the U. S. since infancy has spent the last few days caught between joining her new husband’s military life and facing possible deportation. Annie Yaritza Ramos Alvarado was taken into custody by immigration officers while she was at a military base in Louisiana last week

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

Ukraine's War Lessons Spread to Asia

Countries in Asia are taking notice of Ukraine’s maritime defense strategies, which were shaped by years of war. After Russia’s invasion, Ukraine found creative ways to protect its Black Sea ports without a large navy. Instead of traditional warships, it used smaller, low-cost tools like robotic boa

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s New Mission to China: A Calm Visit Amid Rising Tensions

Cheng Li‑wun, the head of Taiwan’s biggest opposition party, set out for China on Tuesday, claiming her trip is a peace‑building mission. Her stay will last until Sunday and she might sit down with President Xi Jinping. The visit comes as Beijing has stepped up its military drills and political pres

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Russia Helps Iran Plan Attacks with Satellites and Cyber Tools

Russia has been using its satellites to take close pictures of many military bases and important places in the Middle East. These images were shared with Iran so it could target U. S. forces and other sites more accurately. A report from Ukrainian intelligence says the satellite work happened

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

A Mission, a Miracle, and the Power of Faith in Conflict

In a tense episode over Iranian airspace, two U. S. pilots in an F‑15 had to eject when their aircraft was struck by enemy fire. The pilot landed safely and was located within six hours, while his weapons systems officer remained trapped for more than a day. Early on Easter Sunday, U. S. forces extr

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Rescue Mission Inside Iran: How the U. S. Pulled Off a High‑Risk Operation

The United States launched an elaborate rescue that involved dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, and secret CIA tools to retrieve a two‑man fighter jet crew that crashed deep inside Iran. The mission was carried out after the F‑15E Strike Eagle went down late Thursday, and U. S. forces reache

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