CNN announced the death of its founder in a statement on May 6.
The remarks come amid a renewed diplomatic push to settle the Iran war, with markets rallying on hopes for an agreement.
Private-sector employment gains were concentrated in education and health care services.
While overall incidents declined, violence intensified, according to a report by the Anti-Defamation League.

Almost 40 percent of the cost of new multifamily home construction can be attributed to regulations, according to the HUD Secretary.
The Education Department launched an investigation into Smith College in Massachusetts, which admits males and gives them access to spaces designed for women.
The tech company joins about a dozen other high-profile firms to reincorporate away from Delaware after a state court canceled Elon Musk’s pay package.
Democrat says the special election victory marks the start of a blue wave.
Trump endorsed GOP challengers in seven state Senate races where incumbents had opposed a congressional redistricting bid backed by the president.
The suspected shooter was indicted on four counts after being formally accused of an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
The European Commission rejects the U.S. president’s claim that the bloc has failed to comply with its trade deal with Washington.
The state capital of Columbus was a focal point for all three remaining candidates ahead of the May 5 primary election.
A special election for a Michigan state senate seat is set for May 5, to fill a spot that has been vacant since early 2025.
The governor and other Republicans previously said that the Supreme Court case was one reason why redistricting was brought up in a special session.
The University of California–San Francisco professor became known during the COVID-19 pandemic as a critic of government actions.
The department has filed the case after the hospital failed to comply with a subpoena issued in July last year.
A preliminary hearing for the suspected gunman is scheduled for May 8.
Best known for its role in the American Revolution, the Christ Church of Boston’s North End neighborhood is still home to a thriving Episcopal congregation.