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The U.S. labor market lost 92,000 jobs in February in warning sign for economy

With the unexpected setback, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4 percent, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Mar 06, 2026 10:11 AM ET
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The U.S. labor market lost 92,000 jobs in February in warning sign for economy

In this Jan. 28, 2026, file photo, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference in Washington, D.C., Jonathan Ernst/Reuters, FILE

Firing comes after combative hearings, criticism of ICE crackdown in Minneapolis

The final straw for Trump was a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, which showed bipartisan frustration with Noem’s leadership. GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma will replace her.

Mar 05, 2026 3:29 PM ET
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Firing comes after combative hearings, criticism of ICE crackdown in Minneapolis

Lawmakers from both parties had expressed frustration with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s leadership. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/ZUMA Press

How Iran Is Using Cheap Drones To Cause Chaos Across The Middle East

Six days on, Iran has launched more than 2,000 low-cost drones at targets across the Middle East in a bid to overwhelm defences and spark chaos in the region.

Mar 06, 2026 11:04 AM ET

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How Iran is using cheap drones to cause chaos across the Middle East

The US military recently established a squadron of Lucas drones that is based in the Middle East

Russia Is Giving Iran Intel To Target U.S. Forces, Officials Say

The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the officials said.

Mar 06, 2026 11:06 AM ET

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Russia is giving Iran intel to target U.S. forces, officials say

Iranian drone carrier IRIS Shahid Bagheri in 2025. © Wikimedia

Lebanon At ‘Tipping Point’ As It Seeks To Curb Hezbollah’s Influence

Mar 06, 2026 11:09 AM ET

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Lebanon at ‘Tipping Point’ as It Seeks to Curb Hezbollah’s Influence

Hezbollah supporters gathering in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday to mourn the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Credit...Hassan Ammar/Associated Press