U.S. races to find missing crew member after fighter jet shot down over Iran
CBS News • 4/3/2026 – 4/5/2026
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2026-04-032026-04-05
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
1d
Age
20
Sources
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15
Hours Since Seen
Final Score42/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier81% (0.5^15/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-04-03
- 2026-04-04U.S. races to find missing crew member after fighter jet shot down over Iran (current)
- 2026-04-05
AnalysisRisk 25
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 20 independent sources
Age: 1 day(s) old - still early
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