rescue

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Steve Warren about the weekend rescue of the pilot who was shot down over Iran.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” which had a production budget of $110 million, continues the story of iconic Nintendo characters Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach as they journey to rescue Princess Rosalina.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But while a U.S. military team was able to quickly rescue the pilot, the other crew member who flew in the back seat of the fighter as a weapons-systems officer went missing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Some US analysts have described the loss of an F-15E deep inside Iranian territory, followed by the destruction of several rescue aircraft, as showing the limitations of the US air power.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Obviously you rescue me. Unless—you’re my best friend, but am I your best friend?”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows