I had been asked to give a keynote speech at a conference at Columbia University's Journalism School. It was January 2002. Two planes had been flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center months earlier and you could still feel how wounded the city felt. You could read it in the faces of […]
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Smerconish: Now that we're in Iran, we cannot afford a premature exit – CNN
Smerconish: Now that we’re in Iran, we cannot afford a premature exit CNNsource
Iran war updates: Tehran slams Trump threats over Strait of Hormuz closure – Al Jazeera
These were the updates about the US-Israeli war on Iran on Sunday, April 5, 2026.US and Israeli Strikes Hit University and Hospital in TehranSaveShareThis live page is now closed. You can continue to follow our coverage here.Follow Al Jazeera English: source
Second airman in F-15E that was shot down over Iran is rescued safely, U.S. officials say – NBC News
news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeU.S. forces safely rescued the second F-15E crew member of a two-seat fighter jet that went down over Iran on Friday, two U.S. officials said late Saturday.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.President Donald Trump said the rescue was […]
Pope Leo tells world leaders to 'choose peace' in Easter speech – USA Today
Pope Leo advised world leaders to end conflicts and turn to peace in his Easter address on April 5 in St. Peter’s Square, his first since becoming pope in May 2025. The pope’s speech came as the Iran war, which began in late February, continues to rage on in the Middle East. Leo has become an outspoken critic […]