An American military Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker that was involved in the U.S. military operation in Iran crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, according to multiple U.S. officials who spoke to CBS News. A second Stratotanker was damaged but landed safely. Recovery efforts are underway in the area where the plane crashed. The status of the crew is unknown at this time. The goal is to retrieve pilots or crew members — who may be injured or deceased — and retrieve or destroy sensitive equipment that remains intact.

Flying is set to be more frustrating in the coming days, as TSA agents are set to miss their first full paycheck today amid a weekslong partial government shutdown. The lapse is expected to prompt more agents to call out sick as they take on other jobs to meet their financial obligations.

and the Jayhawks outlasted TCU last night to advance to the Big 12 Conference Tournament semi-finals tonight. #3KU will play #2Houston on ESPN2 at 8:30. The Shockers await their opponent for the AAC tournament semifinals tomorrow.  The conference championships are tomorrow, then Selection Sunday, then the madness starts Tuesday with the First Four play-in games.