A billion flies are now in the screwworm fight. Will there be enough?

A lot is riding on the shiny green backs of large red-eyed sterile flies that scientists from the United States, Mexico and Panama have been raising to combat a screwworm infestation.

Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran war and refinery issues

Gas prices in the U.S. have hit a record high for Labor Day weekend, averaging $4.14 per gallon. This is nearly a dollar more than last year and surpasses the previous record from 2012.

Trump promotes idea of changing name of New Mexico to 'New America'

President Donald Trump spent the early ​part of the Labor Day holiday posting memes on social media in support of ‌changing the name of the state of New Mexico to 'New ⁠America' as tense trade ​negotiations with Mexico ramp ⁠up.

Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet's fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami

Federal investigators examining why an Amazon cargo jet barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport and into vehicles, killing at least five people, are likely to focus on a crucial moment in the landing: whether the plane touched down too late to stop safely.

25 years later, 9/11 responders are still dying from illnesses tied to the attacks

The Sept. 11, 2001, attacks killed thousands of people in a matter of hours. Nearly 25 years later, illnesses tied to response efforts continue claiming lives. More than 400 FBI employees have been diagnosed, and dozens have died.

Teen's Make-A-Wish meeting with Dolly Parton left a lasting mark on her family

For the Young family of Star, Dolly Parton was never just a country music star. She was a role model. A constant in their lives. And eventually — a Make-A-Wish dream come true.

Investigators recover black boxes from cargo plane crash in Miami

Sept 7 - Investigators with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Monday they had recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit ​voice recorder from an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that overran the runway and crashed while landing in Miami on Sunday, killing five people on the ground.

Oil prices hold near six-week highs on US-Iran attacks

Oil prices were near six-week highs on Monday, creeping closer to $100 a barrel, as tit-for-tat strikes between ​the U.S. and Iran on vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz and other areas kept crude oil flows in the Middle East low.