The 7 Air Force crash in Iraq; synagogue and university attacks; Earth’s mysterious noises; and more
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Mar 13, 2026 A briefing on a deadly Air Force refueling plane collision in Iraq and the temporary lifting of Russian oil sanctions to stabilize markets. Reports on two violent attacks under federal investigation and a new HHS leadership role tied to healthcare messaging. Coverage of record-breaking western heat waves and dramatic sonar scans of a Civil War wreck. A sound artist reveals inaudible Earth noises by speeding up infra- and ultrasounds.
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Tanker Collision Killed Four During High-Demand Refueling
- A U.S. Air Force refueling tanker collision in Iraq killed four of six crew and was ruled an accident, not hostile fire.
- The crash occurred amid high demand for refueling aircraft supporting the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran, straining operations.
U.S. Temporarily Lifted Sanctions On Loaded Russian Oil
- The Treasury temporarily allowed Russia to sell oil already loaded on sanctioned tankers via a 30-day general license.
- The move aims to calm markets as Iran-related war shocks push U.S. gas toward $4 per gallon and benefits Putin financially.
Two Same-Day Attacks Hit ODU Classroom And Michigan Synagogue
- Two violent incidents included a classroom shooting at Old Dominion University and a car attack on a Michigan synagogue the same day.
- At ODU, attacker Muhammad Bailor Jalo killed an ROTC instructor and was found dead; in Michigan guards stopped the synagogue attacker.