Labor market slowed in September, final monthly jobs report before midterms shows

Just 29,000 jobs were added over the month, fewer than expected by economists, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%.

Labor market slowed in September, final monthly jobs report before midterms shows

Just 29,000 jobs were added over the month, fewer than expected by economists, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%.

Countdown to midterms

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Vance talks 2028, Ted Cruz and a tough midterm climate that could affect his future

The vice president said he’s cautiously optimistic that Republicans’ numbers are improving even as concerns about the war and gas prices take a political toll.

Voters and election officials at a polling location inside the Augusta Civic Center, during a primary election in Augusta, Maine, US, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

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Democrats regain ground on voter registration in key states after steep post-2024 drops

An NBC News Decision Desk analysis of 7 states found that Democrats managed to reverse or slow registration decline over the past year.

Letitia James, New York's attorney general.

Gov. Hochul says new information raises serious questions

Governor replaces DA with New York AG Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell case

Jane Doe “deserves to know that every fact will be examined and justice pursued,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office

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The Chi Phi fraternity near the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, N.Y.

NBC News’ Maggie Vespa breaks down the details shared in text messages

Records give insight into how one Cornell student responded to rape accusation

Investigative records and text messages obtained by NBC News provide further context for the October 2024 incident and its immediate aftermath.

Pike’s attorney says the attempted execution was ‘torturous’

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‘The medication has worn off’: Witness recalls failed execution of Christa Pike

Exclusive: The lethal injection failure led Tennessee’s governor to order an investigation and halt the one remaining execution scheduled for this year.

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Reporters describe Christa Pike's attempted execution

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‘Couldn’t let all of them die’: Pilot attacked midair speaks for first time

Capt. Smit Machchhar told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he had been badly injured during the attack.

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‘Couldn’t let all of them die’: Pilot attacked midair speaks for first time

Capt. Smit Machchhar told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he had been badly injured during the attack.

Modi speaks to Flydubai captain in hospital

Pilot says he’s proud of his heroic actions

Trump clashes ahead as new Supreme Court term begins

The president has lost major cases and openly criticized the justices, but he still has a winning record at the court.

Trump clashes ahead as new Supreme Court term begins

The president has lost major cases and openly criticized the justices, but he still has a winning record at the court.

Donald Trump at the America.gov launch event at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Tuesday in Washington, DC. The website features an artificial intelligence tool to help Americans interact with the federal government.

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How Trump’s homelessness crackdown became a sweeping retreat from disability rights

Exclusive: After making it easier to institutionalize homeless people, the DOJ began abandoning cases defending disabled people’s right to live in the community.

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How Trump’s homelessness crackdown became a sweeping retreat from disability rights

Exclusive: After making it easier to institutionalize homeless people, the DOJ began abandoning cases defending disabled people’s right to live in the community.

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Mike Tomlin is a Super Bowl-winning coach. His real passion might have been ‘Minecraft.’

For 12 years, the former Pittsburgh Steelers coach has been devoted to building a single map in the video game. He’s now showing it off for the first time.

Mike Tomlin is a Super Bowl-winning coach. His real passion might have been ‘Minecraft.’

For 12 years, the former Pittsburgh Steelers coach has been devoted to building a single map in the video game. He’s now showing it off for the first time.

A split image showing, left, Mike Tomlin, and right, Minecraft characters

Mike Tomlin reveals his ‘Minecraft’ city

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