Hezbollah confirmed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of the militant group's Central Council, was killed Saturday, making him the 7th senior leader slain in a little over a week.
A prolonged strike would force companies to pay shippers for the delays, and goods could arrive too late for the high point of holiday shopping season.
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.