Trump hails the ‘very sophisticated’ gadget that ‘saved’ downed F-15E crew member’s life 

The American F-15E crew member rescued in Iran Sunday carried a “very sophisticated” beeper-like device that helped save his life, President Trump revealed Monday.  The Air Force weapons systems officer evaded capture on the ground for almost 48 hours — while injured — before he was safely extracted from Iranian territory in a daring rescue mission, thanks in part to the device that allowed the US military to track his whereabouts.  “He scaled cliff faces, bleeding rather profusely, treated his own wounds and contacted American forces to transmit his location,” Trump said during a White House press conference.  “They have…

Michigan holds on to beat UConn for first national championship since 1989

Michigan has ended its national championship drought in men’s basketball. The Wolverines captured the program’s first national title since 1989 with their 69-63 win over UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Michigan has reached the NCAA Tournament final five times since 1989, before this year, but had never been…

Death threats force Nick Shirley to hire security: ‘They killed Charlie Kirk’

YouTuber and independent journalist Nick Shirley revealed in late March that he now travels with security after receiving threats following his reporting that exposed alleged fraud in government programs.  While appearing on “The Sean Whalen Show” last month, Shirley discussed faith, culture and political activism. “You’re seeing how evil the world…

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin plans to ‘take a hard look’ at international airports in sanctuary cities 

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested Monday that the Trump administration could take action against international airports in sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.  “Some of these cities have international airports — if they’re a sanctuary city, should they really be processing customs into…

Tesla cleared by feds in probe of remote self-driving feature

Elon Musk-run Tesla is off the hook for at least one federal investigation of its self-driving cars after a 15-month probe of a feature that allows owners to remotely drive their cars short distances was closed, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Monday. The feds launched an…

Keurig recalls over 80K coffee pods

Keurig Dr Pepper has recalled more than 80,000 McDonald’s brand coffee pods because they may contain caffeine, despite being labeled “decaf,” according to the Food & Drug Administration. The food giant issued a voluntary recall in December of its McCafé Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods, which are sold in…

Rick Pitino already wants to expand NCAA coach’s challenge rule

Rick Pitino wants the NCAA to change the coach’s challenge rule to include foul calls next year. In Saturday’s win over Xavier, star forward Zuby Ejiofor fouled out. The St. John’s coach believes the officials missed several of those calls after watching the film. “Look at four of the five…

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