About this episode

The episode covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, primary election results, a shark attack incident, and the announcement of NASA's Artemis III crew.

The latest on escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran following the downing of a U.S. Army helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. Also, highlights and reaction from Tuesday’s primary election results. Plus, a Navy base employee is hospitalized after a shark attack near the Florida Panhandle. And, a closer look at the NASA astronauts selected for the four-person Artemis III crew.

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