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Fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations

A fast-growing wildfire in Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings

'No air defenses': Trump, Hegseth touted American dominance before jet was downed

Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth repeatedly claimed Tehran’s anti-aircraft defenses were taken out by American forces.

WATCH: How astronauts keep their minds occupied in space

Dr. Aleksandra Stankovic, director of the Center for Space Medicine Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses the psychology and behavioral health of the Artemis II crew.

WATCH: One crew member from downed jet over Iran is rescued

One crew member aboard the downed fighter jet over Iran has been rescued, according to a U.S. official.

Justice Alito taken to hospital last month after falling ill during event: Sources

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated at a hospital last month after leaving early from a Federalist Society dinner in Philadelphia, sources told ABC News.

US fighter jet down in Iran: 1 crew member rescued as search continues, officials say

It appears that a U.S. fighter jet has been shot down by Iran and that the U.S. has launched a search and rescue effort, three U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News.

WATCH: EPA to study microplastics in drinking water

The EPA proposed to include microplastics and pharmaceuticals on a list of contaminants in drinking water for the first time, a step that could lead to limits on those substances for water utilities.

WATCH: Father and son share special moment on World Autism Awareness Day

ABC News' Danny New shares the special moment when ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky brought his son Madden who has autism onto "NFL Live."

White House asks for record-breaking $1.5 trillion for defense in new budget request

The White House is asking Congress to approve roughly $1.5 trillion for defense -- a record-breaking amount as the U.S. remains in its fifth week of war with Iran.

Italy's coach is out after team failed to qualify for World Cup

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has left his role by mutual consent after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup

WATCH: American fighter jet appears to have been shot down by Iran, U.S. official says

An American fighter jet appears to have been shot down by Iran. A search and rescue is underway, a U.S. official said.

White House asks for record-breaking $1.5 trillion for defense in 2027 budget request

The White House is asking Congress to approve roughly $1.5 trillion for defense -- a record-breaking amount as the U.S. remains in its fifth week of war with Iran.

Iran live updates: US jet appears to have been shot down by Iran, US official says

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

WATCH: Jobs report shows strong hiring in March, despite oil shock set off by Iran war

The U.S. recorded strong job gains in March, rebounding from dismal losses, even as the nation weathered a global oil shock set off by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, a jobs report on Friday showed.

WATCH: Secretary Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff General Randy George

Hegseth has asked George, the service's top uniformed officer, to step down from his position and retire immediately, the Pentagon said Thursday.