CNN 5 Things Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Surging Oil Prices, Former College Coach in Court and more
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Mar 6, 2026 A final public tribute to a civil rights icon with reflections from former presidents. Updates on U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran and reports of Russian and Chinese support. Market turbulence as oil surges and stocks wobble. A surprising legal twist involving a former college football coach.
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Jesse Jackson Changed Democratic Nomination Rules
- Reverend Jesse Jackson reshaped Democratic presidential selection by challenging winner-take-all rules and expanding access for Black candidates.
- Barack Obama credited Jackson's campaigns with changing delegate selection rules that helped Obama's own rise two decades later.
Conflict With Iran Draws External Powers In
- The U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran have escalated into sustained conflict with over 1,300 killed and mass displacement across the region.
- CNN reports Russia may be sharing satellite imagery of U.S. targets and China may be preparing financial and parts support to Iran.
Middle East Tensions Spike Energy Prices And Market Fear
- Middle East hostilities are disrupting markets, pushing energy prices and stock volatility higher and threatening inflation.
- Oil spiked to $90.90 per barrel and the Dow suffered its worst week since April amid war-driven energy supply fears and weak jobs data.