U.S., Iran racing to find missing U.S. airman after war plane shot down
CBS News • 4/3/2026 – 4/5/2026
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2026-04-032026-04-05
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
18h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score43/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier87% (0.5^10/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-04-03
- 2026-04-04U.S., Iran racing to find missing U.S. airman after war plane shot down (current)
- 2026-04-05
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 20 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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