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Nasdaq moves into correction territory as Iran war weighs on marketsExternal Link
U.S. stocks and bonds sold off and oil prices continued rising Thursday , as optimism faded about possible U.S.-Iran peace talks or a ceasefire.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:49:49 GMT
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Iran's 'Tehran toll' booth forces some tankers to pay millions to leave Strait of HormuzExternal Link
Iran is forcing oil tankers to take a new route in the Strait of Hormuz, with some ships charged millions of dollars to transit “the Tehran toll booth.”
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:40 GMT
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Airport Wait Times Are Now the Longest in TSA HistoryExternal Link
As the partial government shutdown enters day 40, airports across the United States are facing hourslong lines with wait times that are now the longest in TSA history. The acting TSA administrator says many officers are struggling to support their families. “Some are sleeping in their cars, selling their blood and plasma and taking on second jobs to make ends meet,” she said. It comes as the Transportation Secretary warns things could get worse. NBC’s Priscilla Thompson and Aaron Gilchrist
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:10:36 GMT
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Part I: Savannah Guthrie on Moment She Learned Her Mom Was MissingExternal Link
In part one of Savannah Guthrie’s first interview since the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, she opens up about the moment she found out that her mom went missing and what it was like making the trip to Tucson. She also talks about whether she believed the ransom notes sent to media outlets were real and addresses speculation that her family was involved. “There are no words. I don’t understand. No one took better care of my mom than my sister and brother-in-law. And no one prot
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:47:11 GMT
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Judge says he won’t dismiss Nicolás Maduro’s case over legal fees disputeExternal Link
The judge presiding over the case of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro said he would not approve the defense's motion to dismiss the case. NBC News’ Misty Marris and Sam Brock detail the indictment and explain why the Maduro team made this request. 
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:23:12 GMT
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