Today's Headlines: A Harrowing Race Against Time to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran
Stephen Miller Is Still Pursuing His Immigration Agenda, but More Quietly
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April 6, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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A Harrowing Race Against Time to Find a Downed U.S. Airman in Iran

For the Iranians, the Air Force colonel whose fighter jet had been shot down was possible leverage. For the U.S. military, finding him was a moral imperative.

Stephen Miller Is Still Pursuing His Immigration Agenda, but More Quietly

The architect of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign wants “a moratorium on immigration from third world countries until we can heal ourselves as a nation.” The chaos in Minneapolis has not pushed him off that course.

NASA Artemis II Astronauts Race Into Moon’s Embrace After Quiet Easter

Ahead of a lunar flyby on Monday, the crew celebrated the astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s first spaceflight and got a special message from Charlie Duke, the Apollo 16 moonwalker.

World

Iran’s Downing of Plane and U.S. Rescue Leave Both Sides Dangerously Emboldened

After Iran shot down a U.S. plane and U.S. forces pulled off a risky ground operation to extricate a stranded airman, both sides claimed victory. That confidence could fuel further escalation.

Pope Leo Calls for Peace and Warns of a World Indifferent to Violence

The pontiff’s Easter remarks follow a Palm Sunday homily in which he said God rejected the prayers of “those who wage war.”

Pepsi Drops Sponsorship of London Music Festival Headlined by Ye

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was “deeply concerned” that the rapper known for antisemitic and racist comments had been booked to perform at the Wireless Festival.

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U.S.

ICE Agents Detain Newlywed Spouse of Soldier Training to Deploy

The 22-year-old wife of an Army staff sergeant came to the U.S. as a toddler. She was taken from a military base where the couple planned to live.

A Food Pantry Network Suddenly Shuttered, Leaving Thousands Scrambling

Ruby’s Pantry had 85 locations in communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Iowa.

With Cheers and Tears, Houston Reclaims Its Place as ‘Space City’

The Artemis II mission elicited deep feelings for many Americans, particularly in Houston, the home of mission control.

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Politics

Trump Revels in Threats to Commit War Crimes in Iran

The president said he would bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.” Until this administration, American leaders had insisted they were trying to follow international law in war.

Trump’s Lesson From Risky Rescue: Threaten to Go Harder at Iran

In an expletive-laced social media post, the president said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he would bomb bridges and power plants.

How Democrats and Republicans Are Clashing in Week 6 of the Iran War

A swing-district Republican called the war an “incredible operation,” and President Trump drew backlash from political figures in both parties over a social media post.

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Business

This Is Not China’s War, but Beijing Started Preparing for It Years Ago

Long concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term.

China Mourned an Education Influencer. The Grief Was a Quiet Revolt.

Zhang Xuefeng helped people navigate the country’s unforgiving higher education system. The public outpouring after his death was a quiet rebuke to the punishing process.

New Owner of Historic Shopping Plaza Pitches a $1.5 Billion Rescue Plan

The Country Club Plaza’s sale and turnaround plans come at a consequential economic time for Kansas City, Mo., which will soon lose the Chiefs football team.

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New York

Renovate or Replace: The Fight Over How to Fix N.Y.C. Public Housing

The city thinks four developments in Chelsea are too run-down to be saved, and wants to rebuild them, adding mixed-income housing. Some residents are opposed.

After 53 Years, This Beach Town’s Fight to Secede Is Over. Kind Of.

South Seaside Park on the Jersey Shore has just succeeded in leaving Berkeley Township and joining its neighbor, Seaside Park, but there are still more challenges ahead.

Uber and Trial Lawyers Spar Over New Yorkers’ Auto Insurance Premiums

A powerful lawyers’ association is opposing a bill that would cap damages, but the ride-share company has spent millions lobbying state lawmakers to lower rates, some of the highest in the country.

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Arts

10-Minute Challenge: ‘I Spy’

We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.

On ‘S.N.L.,’ Bondi Boasts of Being ‘First Woman Ever Fired as Attorney General’

Ashley Padilla was both Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem on “Saturday Night Live,” with Tina Fey, Candice Bergen and Melissa McCarthy. Jack Black and Jack White were host and musical guest.

Despite Poor Reviews, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Is a Megahit

The animated sequel collected about $373 million worldwide over its first five days in theaters. “Kids love the movie,” a box office analyst said.

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Food

For People With Autism, Can Restaurant Kitchens Be a Haven?

Culinary jobs have the potential to be a perfect fit, and a new effort is afoot to help autistic workers land them.

Simple Bread Pudding, Spring Vegetables Every Which Way and Hot Cross Buns

Happy Easter, happy spring and happy Sunday.

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