Five big takeaways from Trump's midterm convention

President Trump and his Republican Party wrapped up an unusual convention in Dallas on Thursday, hoping to strengthen their midterm election prospects.

First US horse case of screwworm detected in Texas border county

The first horse in the U.S. to be infected with ​New World screwworm has been detected in southern Texas near the Mexican border, data from the U.S. Department ‌of Agriculture showed.

Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections

President Donald Trump said he did not regret going ​to war against Iran despite the impact the conflict may have on the November U.S. midterm elections.

Smithsonian marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a display of rare artifacts

The Smithsonian Museum of American History opened its own tribute to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with a display of various artifacts from the day that changed America forever.

Runners carrying American flags from Boston to NYC to 'reclaim the route' of 9/11 flights

Two American flags are being carried from Boston to Ground Zero in New York City to remember the lives lost in the Sept. 11 terror attacks 25 years ago.

Hurricane Lowell battered Hawaii's western islands and is linked to at least 2 deaths

Hurricane Lowell's intense winds and storm surge that battered Hawaii's western islands this week are suspected in the deaths of at least two people.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone 'rename' 'South Park' to 'South America' in jab at Trump

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of "South Park," are changing the show's name to "SOUTH AMERICA," at least for now. They announced the change on the show's Instagram page.

Supreme Court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map in Missouri

​The Supreme Court blocked Missouri ‌on Thursday from using ⁠a ​redrawn congressional ⁠map that ‌favors Republicans ‌in November's midterm elections.

Wholesale prices rise in latest sign of stubborn inflation as oil prices continue to climb

Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war keep costs elevated.

Trump touts $5K payout if Republicans win as Vance waits in wings

President Donald Trump capped the first day of the Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention by proposing to pay every adult a $5,000 "Trump ​dividend."

Trump says Iran war to end after midterms; Houthis close in on key strait, sources say

President Donald Trump said he expected the war with Iran to end after the November midterm elections and threatened again to attack a site associated with the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.