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A thick plume of smoke rises from an oil storage facility hit by a U.S.-Israeli strike late Saturday in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Crude oil prices swing wildly as the Iran war stretches on

Brent crude reached its highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Gasoline prices in the U.S. are expected to continue to rise.

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on May 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

N.Y. Republican met with jeers over ICE tactics during town hall in swing district

Discontent over ICE enforcement tactics is spilling out into races across the country, including competitive congressional districts held by Republicans, like Rep. Mike Lawler of New York.

In 1982, Jean Muenchrath was injured in a mountaineering accident and on the brink of death when a stranger and his family went out of their way to save her life.

On the brink of death, a woman is saved by a stranger and his family

In 1982, Jean Muenchrath and her boyfriend went mountaineering in California's Sierra Nevada. Then, an unexpected storm veered them dangerously off course. Luckily, their unsung hero found them.

Week in Politics: Does Trump have political support for his actions in Iran?

We look at what President Trump's decision to attack Iran means, what kind of support he has in Iran and what this moment means for his administration.

The U.S. economy lost jobs in February, and job gains for December and January were revised downward. A report from the Labor Department on Friday dashed hopes that the job market was stabilizing.

The U.S. unexpectedly loses 92,000 jobs, adding to worries about the economy

The job market showed further signs of weakness last month as employers cut 92,000 jobs. The unemployment rate inched up to 4.4%, from 4.3% in January.

Millions of student loan borrowers aren't repaying their loans — and defaults are up

New data offers further confirmation of a crisis in the U.S. student loan portfolio, in which too many borrowers are not repaying their student loans.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, listens to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during the annual State of the European Union at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026.

EU's Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become an associate member

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottawa closer to Europe.

Mark Carney addresses supporters after winning the Liberal Party election on Sunday. He is due to be sworn in on Friday.

5 things to know about Mark Carney, Canada's new prime minister

Mark Carney is a newcomer to elected politics, with decades of experience in finance. Canadian backlash to President Trump helped him win a full term on Monday, just weeks after he first took office.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has set a snap election for April 28 — the first time he'll run for an elected public office. He's seen here at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Sunday.

Why Canada is holding an election that will be a first for its prime minister

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is running for elected public office for the first time, as the country is roiled by turbulence set in motion by President Trump.

A supporter waves a Canadian flag during a campaign rally for Mark Carney, Canada's prime minister, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Tuesday, April 8. Carney said President Trump's tariff policy is an act of economic self-sabotage that's pushing the U.S. into a downturn.

Canada's election: All you need to know

Canada's snap election has been dominated by one politician — who's not even in the race: President Trump.

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