US filings for jobless benefits hits 211,000 as the war in Iran drags on, clouding economic forecast
The number of Americans filing for unemployment rose last week but remains low despite the economic uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
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Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold confirmation hearings for Todd Blanche in July as Republicans demand assurances about a settlement fund.
6 passengers from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in Australia for 3-week quarantine
Six passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak have arrived in Australia for a three-week quarantine.
US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
The U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade.
Louisiana advances plan to eliminate majority-Black US House district after court ruling
Louisiana GOP senators advanced plan to eliminate one majority-Black, Democratic-held seat.
A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week
Franklin Roosevelt helped launch the modern system of presidential libraries in the late 1930s. Barack Obama’s library opens this week.
The $25,000 new car or truck is an endangered species. Here’s why
The average transaction price for a new car in California last year came to almost $50,000.
Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup’s first knockout match on late goal by Stephen Eustáquio
Stephen Eustáquio scores in stoppage time, leading Canada to a 1-0 victory over South Africa for their first-ever World Cup knockout win.
Democrats scramble as Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegation
Democrats across the U.S. are withdrawing support from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after an allegation of sexual assault. Platner, who denies the accusation, has not resigned but is considering his next steps.
The US, Canada and Mexico begin bumpy negotiations to renew North American trade pact
The North American trade pact that President Donald Trump negotiated and boasted about in his first term comes up for renewal Wednesday.