The United States struck three Iranian oil tankers after saying its warships had been targeted with ballistic missiles, escalating a confrontation with Iran in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it had hit a US vessel and warned of harsher action, as diplomacy over Iran's nuclear program remained stalled.

The Supreme Court has declined to allow Missouri to use a new congressional map drawn by Republicans, leaving the state's existing district lines in place for the coming midterm elections.

New Hampshire held a primary for an open Senate seat, one of several contests that will help decide control of the chamber. The race is part of a national map that includes closely watched incumbents such as Maine's Susan Collins.

The national dispute over transgender rights is unfolding state by state, as courts, legislatures and voters shape rules on who can compete in girls' and women's sports and who can obtain gender-related medical care.

The Labor Department reported stronger-than-expected hiring in August, adding 162,000 jobs and reshaping the debate over interest rates as President Trump pressed the Federal Reserve to cut and threatened action on trade.