The weaker-than-expected numbers quickly became a source of tension between the two parties ahead of the midterm elections. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/business/economy/jobs-report-unemployment-democrats-republicans-midterms.html Author : Tim Balk Publish date : 2026-03-06 19:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Three U.S. fighter jets involved in the offensive against Iran were shot down mistakenly by Kuwait’s air defenses, the U.S. military’s Central Command said. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/03/02/us-fighter-jets-crash-kuwait-iran-f15/ Author : Imogen Piper Publish date : 2026-03-06 18:21:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
While former Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki praised in a Persian-language television interview the issuance of a fatwa calling for the killing of U.S. President Donald Trump, his daughter is living in New York City with her husband, an Iranian diplomat serving at the permanent mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, Fox News digital confirmed.Mottaki, who served as Iran’s foreign minister from 2005 to 2010 under then-President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and remains a prominent figure in Iran’s political establishment, said Iran’s Supreme Leader had determined that Trump was a criminal and suggested Iran’s judiciary should act,
Once a teacher in Milwaukee, she climbed the ranks of the Labor Party to become Israel’s first female prime minister. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/world/middleeast/golda-meir-dead.html Author : Paul Hoffman and Special to The New York Times Publish date : 2026-03-06 17:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The abrupt cancellation of a training event has put a spotlight on the 82nd Airborne Division, which specializes in ground combat and other fraught missions. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/03/06/army-82nd-airborne-iran/ Author : Dan Lamothe Publish date : 2026-03-06 16:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning in Scottsdale on suspicion of driving under the influence.Scottsdale police told Fox News Digital that officers conducted a routine stop for traffic violations and arrested Brooks at 1:33 a.m. local time."Brooks was transported to the Scottsdale City jail and released after the booking process was complete, around 3:30 a.m.," a police spokesperson said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "We are aware of the situation involving Dillon Brooks and are gathering more information. We have no further comment at this time," the Suns said in a statement.TMZ Sports was the
Economists say estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other agencies are reliable, but they worry the quality of data is eroding. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/business/economy/economy-data-revisions.html Author : Ben Casselman Publish date : 2026-03-06 14:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Save the undiplomatic diplomats. The president does enough damage to America’s reputation all by himself. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/06/trump-diplomats-europe-ambassadors/ Author : Max Boot Publish date : 2026-03-06 13:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Capitol Hill exploded with reactions on Thursday as news spread that President Donald Trump had ousted Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem."That she’s gone, you know — hallelujah," Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., told Fox News Digital on Thursday."That he’s the replacement, oh my God. I don’t know what else to say," McGovern said, referring to Trump’s next pick for the role, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla.Trump’s decision, which drew cautious praise from Republicans and widespread jubilation from Democrats, came on the heels of news that Noem had spent over $220 million developing an ad campaign — news that broke
Thousands fled the heaviest Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s capital since a 2024 war with the Iran-backed militia. Israel also said it was hitting Tehran, while its air defenses battled new missile launches from Iran. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03/06/world/iran-war-trump-israel-lebanon Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-03-06 12:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Democrats who control Virginia’s state Senate and House of Delegates have prepared competing budget proposals that disagree on a few key issues. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/03/06/virginia-budget-data-centers-taxes-spanberger/ Author : Gregory S. Schneider Publish date : 2026-03-06 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Speedskaters Erin Jackson and Jordan Stolz proudly represented Team USA at the 2026 Winter Olympics last month.Jackson, who was the first Black woman to win speedskating gold when she did it at the 2022 Olympics, entered the Olympics as one of half the flag bearers during the opening ceremonies. Though she didn’t come away with a medal at these Games, she held her head high throughout each speedskating event.Stolz walked away from the Milan Cortina Games with three medals. He won golds in the 500- and 1,000-meter races and a silver in the 1,500-meter race.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE
The average price of a gallon of gasoline jumped again on Friday, to $3.32 per gallon, hitting its highest level in a year and a half. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/business/aaa-gas-prices.html Author : Emmett Lindner Publish date : 2026-03-06 09:04:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Friend told the letter writer “it is pretentious to dress in all black when the deceased is not a close friend or family member.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/03/06/miss-manners-proper-funeral-attire/ Author : Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin Publish date : 2026-03-06 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Bob Harlan, who served as Green Bay Packers president and CEO for almost two decades, has died. He was 89. The Packers announced Harlan’s death earlier Thursday, saying his family informed them of his death after a brief illness. Team historian Cliff Christl noted Harlan had recently been hospitalized with pneumonia. Current Packers President and CEO Ed Policy released a statement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"The Packers family was saddened to learn of the passing of Bob Harlan," Policy’s statement on social media said."Bob was a visionary leader whose impact on the franchise was transformational. From his inspired hiring of
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s disclosure about the attack in the Indian Ocean prompted concern that Australia’s close military cooperation with the United States could draw it into the fighting in the Middle East. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/world/middleeast/iran-warship-us-submarine-australia.html Author : Victoria Kim Publish date : 2026-03-06 06:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Liquified natural gas from Qatar was a safe energy bet for countries across Europe and Asia. Now, they face an energy crisis. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/03/05/qatar-energy-lng-iran-trump/ Author : Evan Halper, Anthony Faiola Publish date : 2026-03-05 15:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255).Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced Thursday evening he will not seek re-election amid a House Ethics investigation into an affair he admitted to having with a former staffer.Gonzales, a married father of 6, admitted to the affair for the first time during an appearance on a conservative talk radio show on Wednesday – a day after advancing to the GOP primary runoff for his congressional district."At 18, I swore an oath to defend our
Three women were slain in two locations, officials said on Thursday. A frantic manhunt involving four states led to an arrest, but a motive was still unclear. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/us/wayne-county-utah-murders-manhunt.html Author : Jack Healy and Zak Podmore Publish date : 2026-03-06 04:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A first-ever trial against an alleged ‘antifa cell’ in Texas could be a playbook for cracking down on administration critics. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/03/05/antifa-trial-ice-terrorist-free-speech/ Author : Molly Hennessy-Fiske Publish date : 2026-03-05 17:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Russell Wilson and Sean Payton spent just one NFL season together, but tension lingered after a rocky year.And it appears the tension that built up from that tumultuous stretch continues to linger.Wilson’s interview on the "Bussin’ With the Boys" podcast, recorded before last month’s Super Bowl between Seattle and New England, recently resurfaced. In the interview, Wilson doubled down on his October comment labeling Payton "classless," saying he felt slighted by his former coach’s remarks.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM" you've been on the same side or this and that, and I got the same amount of rings as
Many veteran diplomats faulted the State Department for its response after the attacks in Iran began, and for its actions beforehand. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/us/politics/state-department-iran-evacuations.html Author : Michael Crowley and Edward Wong Publish date : 2026-03-06 02:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Beijing kicked off its top annual political gathering, pledging to further insulate its economy from Trump’s tariffs and accelerate efforts to supercharge its military. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/03/05/china-xi-economy-military-planning/ Author : Cate Cadell Publish date : 2026-03-06 00:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Jayson Tatum’s return to an NBA court appears to be coming much sooner than anyone expected. The Boston Celtics superstar could be suiting up as early as Friday, which marks nearly 10 months since he tore an Achilles against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals last season, per ESPN. The Celtics will face Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks Friday at TD Garden, and Tatum is expected to be out there with his teammates for the first time since his injury. Tatum was officially listed as questionable on the Celtics’ injury report.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMBrad
The Feb. 28 school strike in Minab, which killed dozens, including children, appears to have been part of an attack on an adjacent naval base in southern Iran, where officials said U.S. forces were operating. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/world/middleeast/iran-school-us-strikes-naval-base.html Author : Malachy Browne and Aaron Boxerman Publish date : 2026-03-05 23:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.