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A search and rescue mission is underway in Iran after an American fighter jet was shot down, possible tornadoes are tearing through the Midwest as brushfires are hitting the West, and Justice Samuel Alito was previously taken to the hospital according to an undisclosed statement.  For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: » Subscribe to NBC News: » Subscribe to Here’s the Scoop podcast: Every day, NBC News helps people understand what’s happening and why it matters — through fact-based reporting, meaningful conversations, and powerful stories. From its leading news broadcasts…